"Muffin" Mark Challis GENEROUS SPIRIT •• GENTLE SOUL •• GREAT HEART •• God gave you to us as a gift -- after, against all odds, you survived a painful skull surgery as a tiny baby. Throughout your life, you kept surviving through circumstances often too difficult for most human beings to bear. We so desperately wish we had even more treasured moments with you. Your smile made others want to smile along with you. You were loved by all. Your patience was unmatched. Your hugs offered instant comfort. Your intelligence was awing. Your graciousness toward others was inspirational. Your voice was soft as angel's wings. You touched so many lives, baby. You are desperately missed -- as brother, son, husband, father. Love you always, Dawn "Muffin" Mark David Challis Born August 4 1964 Born with only a slight chance for survival, you survived as the Miracle Baby Bethesda, MD Passed Away Way too soon, Jan. 21, 2000 Manhattan, New York USA Cemetery Memorial off of Orrs Mills Road Cornwall, NY USA Memorial Gardens