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Blog Post: In Memory of our friend and colleague, Don Mock
posted Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Yesterday, we learned of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague, Don Mock, Jr. Don was an integral part of our community relations team and a dynamic presence at Jobing.com for the past two years. With his unwavering commitment to helping job seekers and passionate enthusiasm, Don was a natural fit for the Jobing.com family from day one.
A Valley native and graduate of Chandler High School , Don was dedicated to serving the community in a variety of ways; he volunteered on the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Committee; he also served on the Board of Directors for Jobs for Arizona 's Graduates and was a Board Member of the Arizona Small Business Association. Don was a long-time volunteer for Arizona BattleBots IQ (AZBBIQ) an organization that teams up engineering, manufacturers and production companies with Arizona high school students for a unique competition. With his warm and friendly personality, Don touched many lives throughout his career and made an unforgettable difference in the lives of many. His positive attitude would always conjure a smile on the most challenging of days, and his distinctive laugh could fill the room Prior to joining the Jobing.com family, Don worked for University of Phoenix Online and IT Connections. He his survived by his parents and four sisters, who all live in the greater Phoenix area; our hearts and prayers go out to Don’s family and friends during this difficult time. We will all miss him dearly. Services for Don Mock, Jr. will be held on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chandler (230 W Galveston St). The visitation will be Monday, October 20th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm with the Rosary at 7:00 pm at the Bueler Chandler Mortuary (14 W. Hullet Dr, Mesa).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Jobs For Arizona Graduates c/o P.O Box 10937, Scottsdale, AZ 85271.
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We always fun working with you and it just won't be the same...
I met you earlier this year and thought you were one of the finest your man I have ever met in my lifetime. You Helped me to "Partner" with JOBING.COM and set up a "home" for The Sonoran Desert Security Users Group (SDSUG). My membership of 650+ in the State of Arizona will miss you dearly.
Our Love and Prayers go out to your entire family, not just your Parents and four Sisters, but your Jobing.Com family and all the friends you made on earth for the short time you were here. I guess that the Lord has some work for you to do for him now and while we would have liked you to be with us longer, we know that you are in a much better place and now doing work for the Lord.
You will be remembered by all the people whose hearts you touched.
Our Love, Prayers, and Deepest Sympathy go out to your Family and Loved ones.
Leo J. Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM
Co-Founder/Chairperson Sonoran Desert Security Users Group (SDSUG)
Imeida Ascolese
I will never forget how you opened me with open arms when I started with Jobing.com. You took me out for a Mexican dinner and then we went to play pool…even though I didn’t know the difference between a solid & stripe ball. You really wanted me to play though so I went with you and your nice friends. I thought you were kidding when you told me we would play thirty pool games that night but you weren’t kidding. Thanks for taking me home after two games...even though it might have been an inconvenience to drive back to the pool hall afterwards.
I followed you for an entire day during training and realized then the impact you had on the Arizona community & the Jobing team. We spoke a lot last week and you helped me establish a new relationship with a great association in Colorado. Thank you for introducing me to an amazing group of professionals at CSAE! I will forever be grateful for your support with this partnership.
Thanks for your sense of humor Don. Thanks for being a leader with your encouraging team emails and sharing your thoughts during conference calls. I know you are in a good place. I know you are happy. I will always remember your strong presence and the calmness you brought me whenever we interacted. Thank you for the life you lived.
Andrea Hoffman, Colorado
His long reach stretched across our community, bringing people together to support each other and to make a difference.
His engaging personality and bigger smile made people feel valued and welcomed - he cared and it showed.
With a quiet word, a piece of advice, a joke, a strong hand, or shoulder to lean on, Don was the person you knew you could turn to and that he would be there - engaged, present in the moment, and sincerely interested in you and willing to do what was needed to make things better.
To all who loved him, friends and family, our prayers are with you. From all of us that he touched, we are better for having known him - and we miss him already.
Joan Koerber-Walker, Arizona Small Business Association
He will be missed. My heart goes out to all of the Jobing.com family.
There are no words…..just an enormous void, intense sorrow and unbearable heart ache. My family and I will forever miss you but will cherish all the memories you have given us. We are honored to have known you, to have shared a part of your life and to have loved you more than you knew.
Mai
Your smile and warmth will be missed. Thank you for the time you gave us.
We never met face to face but I talked with you several times over the phone. You were always very helpful when I had questions or online students who needed your assistance.
You will be greatly missed!!! My prayers go out to you and your family.
Bridgette Waldrop
Our team has missed you since you left our University of Phoenix family. I mourn your passing, but will try to remember the fun times you brought to us over the years! My prayers go out to you and your family!
Jason Winsor
Assoc. Director Business Development, University of Phoenix
My condolences go out to Don's family. God Bless.
Tiya Jensen
President
Mi-Toys, Inc.
~ Sarah Williams~
Andrew Rothman - South Florida
You will be missed.
The best message I could think of is simply ... Thank you. You helped me out so much on a personal and professional level. You were always willng to listen and share your thoughts. I am greatful to have been part of your life and will miss you dearly.
Amy Wolfe
Don - your wit and optimism will be missed.
He will be missed. My heart goes out to all of the Jobing.com family.
As so many others have said, I have no words...just sadness. You and I served on many boards and committees together, and always made me feel like someone was glad to see me. Whether we were chatting at a meeting, or going to baseball games, I always felt like you were a friend. I can't even fathom how many people's lives you have touched and made better, and how many people will truly miss you. My heart and my thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in Peace Don.
Jessica
You will be missed. I worked with him before and have known him outside of work and he was a funny guy and very open and welcoming. Playing pool with him was fun. I was just out there 2 weeks ago and we were trying to get together but it never worked out. I feel bad about that. Godspeed Don! You will be missed!
Our partnership with jobing.com was made possible because of your vision and taking something great and then taking it to the next level. The magnitude of your outreach was endless and we will miss you greatly as a friend and colleague. Our prayers and condolences are extended to your family as we know they will miss you as we will.
Don, you opened your arms to your community like no one I have ever known, but I do know heaven will hold you now... in the arms of the Lord.
God Bless you and your loved ones,
Rose Ann Canizales President – Association for Construction Career Development
Don,
Besides feely so badly about your untimely passing, I'm sorry I didn't know you long enough to get to know you better. Im sure I will be the poorer for that. God bless and keep you.
Don was a recent Board Member of the Papago Vista Neighborhood Association, and I had the privilege of serving with him as he gave of himself to improve our neighborhood. He was bright, jovial and kind, and I enjoyed his contributions a great deal. He worked very hard last Christmas to provide donated gifts for prizes for our Christmas Lighting Contest. Everyone in our area appreciated his efforts.
Don will be missed, and my family will pray for him.
Michael Rodgers
Chair
Papago Vista Neighborhood Association
Jim & Karen Ritterhouse
Onsite Insite
Our love, support and good wishes are with all of those who knew Don and worked with him. God bless and grant him peace.
Chris Vicari-Scottsdale Job Network
Pat Elliott
Scottsdale Job Network
St. Patrick's Scottsdale Employment Support Group
Miss you, my friend. I'm grateful for every laughter filled moment I was able to spend with you. May you be filled with the peace your spirit was searching for.
Moses
Don Mock's Mother, RoseMary Mock
Don, we'll miss you man and all you did for the local tech community. Thanks for all your efforts and your sense of humor and being a great friend. RIP man...
Your legacy will live as you ave always wanted. people remember the positive, energetic caring individual that you were.....You left your mark on us, and with us! For that we can all smile and say "Thank you!"
You reached out to me when I was in need and that will never be forgotton!
To all your family and the family at Jobing.com, my prayers go with you!
From Rome, Italy,
Russell Brown
You'll be with us forever, like a hand print on our hearts!
With love and admiration,
Jessica L. Garvar
Jobing South Florida
As the tree grows may the echos of laughter and love be felt throughout your home and in your heart.
As for the cleaning bills..... clearly you had an influence on Don's fabulous sense of humor and wit.
Hugs,
Nora Burns
J.D. Wilkins
I will miss you friend.
Michael Black
Your spirit was so bright and your smile such an encouragement. We are all so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and will miss you more than you ever could have known.
Thank you for the time we were able to share.