Mark Keryluk

Mark Keryluk, a longtime Boulder resident, passed away on January 18, 2012 at his home. On May 16, 1954 Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan to Ted and Barbara Keryluk. Mark and family moved to Boulder in 1959. He graduated from Fairview High School before starting a local appliance business that he owned and operated. He also was a millwork carpenter in Las Vegas, a national driver for Werner Enterprises and lastly Inventory Control Manager for Johnson Printing for 18 years. During his career at Johnson he received several service recognition awards. As a youth Mark was an avid skier, hockey player and rock climber. As an Eagle Scout, Mark’s team won the Klondike Derby sled race event for two consecutive years. The team also received an award for their sled design. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, golfing and watching the Broncos. Mark was instrumental in the care of both his mother and grandmother through their struggles with terminal cancer. Mark’s gift to his mother before she died, was taking her on a several month tour through the Southern States. They enjoyed the gulf coast where they found pleasure in fishing, sitting on the beach, watching the waves, eating the local cuisine as well as touring the many monuments and sites related to the history of the Civil War. For his Grandmother Millie, Mark devoted his life to her by caring and living with her until the day she passed away. Survivors include his father; sister, Mary Kay Sunset (Kip); and nieces Jordan Sunset and Taylor Sunset. He was also preceded in death by his brother Steven Keryluk. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
“Strength is nothing more than how well you hide the pain.”
Contributions may be made to:

The Boulder Community Hospital Foundation We Care Program
PO Box 9019
Boulder, CO 80301.

Uncle Mark

The thoughts and memories will never be forgotten but the true action is not to mourn the death which ended his life, but to rejoice and celebrate the life that he lived. He never let anyone forget how much he cared about you. Everyday he would open his heart and let somebody new in. He would acknowledge their existence and make you feel wanted, and you would never know what true pain he was going through. He would cover his bad thought with sympathy and smiles. It is only now that we all know his pain that he had suffered is released. He always believed in the after life that would come after his death, but he never knew or realized what the journey and path was like. Our heads are all filled with questions… Does it hurt? Is your soul released or captured inside? Why so soon? Why now? Why him? But the true answer is everything happens for a reason. It is hard to think what that reason would be, but he is happy and no longer in the world he didn’t want to be in.
He made many achievements through out his life time that not only changed his life, but many others. He worked with kids, adults, and teens doing many activities and hobbies that he loved to do. His love for life was enormous, and just because he is gone doesn’t mean his legacy dies.
My beliefs are his eyes are thrust upon all of our shoulders and guiding us through the path. He has taught many that “narrow is the road, but wide is the gate” (Psalms 10:4). He always made a clear point that life was never going to be easy. The beginning/opening may seem wide and full of comfort but the narrow road may cause a few trips causing you mistakes. The one thing he never let you forget was each time you “tripped” a new gate would open and you would walk through. He has his guidance and knowledge to help us lead the way and the memories we all hold which will never be forgotten. He has made a huge impact on many lives and those moments will never die because for they are implanted in our hearts just like the man he once stood.
Rest in Peace Uncle Mark, you were the best uncle anyone could ask for. The pain that was hidden behind your eyes was so secretly hidden. All we wanted was a simple goodbye…
May 16, 1954 to January 18, 2012. There is not one day were I don’t think about you, but I will always remember the footsteps that you left in my heart.
Taylor Sunset your loving niece.