Mark William Cabaniss
1958 - 2019

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mark William Cabaniss, age 60, died unexpectedly at home in Lakeport on March 15, 2019.

Born in Akron, Ohio, in 1958, he was the son of Margaret and George Cabaniss and grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Kent State University and the University of Southern California School of Law. He practiced law in Lake County, and worked for Lake County’s indigent defense contract.

Survivors include daughters, Meredith and Colette Cabaniss; and sons, Mark and Johnny Cabaniss, all of California.

Additional survivors include his sister, Anne Cabaniss of New Albany, Indiana; and brothers, George Cabaniss of Akron and Kevin Cabaniss (Crissy) of St. Louis Mo. He is also survived by his former wife, Patricia Cabaniss of Ukiah, California.

Mark was funny, stubborn and inventive.

When he had his wisdom teeth pulled, he became tired of his restricted liquid diet and solved the problem by blending a Big Mac, fries and a chocolate shake in a blender.

He hand-raised a baby squirrel, could compose hilarious and irreverent eBay ads, appreciated offbeat movies, loved nature and often challenged his grandmother to pie baking contests. He propped her photo up on his desk while taking the bar exam for good luck.

Most of all, Mark was a good father who loved his children more than can be put into words. Few fathers are ever able to have as much fun as Mark did being with his children.

He had many friends who valued his easy going and gentle manner and ability to make everyone feel appreciated and interesting.

A memorial get together will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Ledges shelter house at Virginia Kendall Park in Peninsula, Ohio.