11.22.14  |  Remembering Mark Inman

 

On November 21, 2014, I received one of the most unexpected and heart breaking phone calls from my Aunt Susan. She told me the news that my father had passed. His friend Ronnie had found him on his recliner chair after trying to call him for a day or two with no answer. We don't know the exact cause of death but we do know that he had passed in his sleep. No one is ever prepared for this kind of news, and being that it was the first time I had ever lost anyone really close to me, it feels very surreal even to this day. The thing I still can't comprehend is that I can't just pick up my phone and call him. He leaves behind 4 children: Elissa, Jake, Shane and myself; all of which are the last of the Inman's. The siblings and my boyfriend David left the very next day to make a drive to Corpus Christi, Texas. These are photos that I took of our unanticipated journey from Albuquerque, New Mexico to my Dad's house in Corpus Christi, Texas to gather his belongings and to see his physical self one last time at his viewing. Along the way, we tried to make the best out of the situation and other times it was very emotional for us. You can see his personality in all of his gadgets and things he had in and around the house.  He only had this house for about a year which was a great milestone in his life. I had to document the way he lived and the things he saw everyday so that we can remember Mark Inman's environment and how he lived before he passed. 

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Jessica Inman Photography - There was so much fog, it was so hard to see!
There was so much fog, it was so hard to see!
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Jessica Inman Photography - This is the bridge we used to drive across everyday to go to school when we were young. It connects North Padre Island and Corpus Christi.
This is the bridge we used to drive across everyday to go to school when we were young. It connects North Padre Island and Corpus Christi.
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Jessica Inman Photography - That sun is shining for you Dad!
That sun is shining for you Dad!
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Jessica Inman Photography - God bless Dads sister, Susan! What a beautiful person.
God bless Dad's sister, Susan! What a beautiful person.
Jessica Inman Photography - The siblings with cousin Lisa!
The siblings with cousin Lisa!
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Jessica Inman Photography - Hahaha! Love this photo.
Hahaha! Love this photo.
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Jessica Inman Photography - Snoopys was our favorite restaurant to go to as kids when we lived on North Padre Island!
Snoopy's was our favorite restaurant to go to as kids when we lived on North Padre Island!
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Jessica Inman Photography - Family. <3
Family. <3
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Jessica Inman Photography - This is an empty beer can that our dad had at the house so we all paid a tribute and cheersd to our Dad the first night we were there.
This is an empty beer can that our dad had at the house so we all paid a tribute and cheers'd to our Dad the first night we were there.
Jessica Inman Photography - The top picture is a photo we found on our Dads cell phone that he took of his feet with his boots on. The bottom photo is a picture I took of my sister in his recliner and my brother Jake in the background. One of the most intense photos from the trip.
The top picture is a photo we found on our Dad's cell phone that he took of his feet with his boots on. The bottom photo is a picture I took of my sister in his recliner and my brother Jake in the background. One of the most intense photos from the trip.
Jessica Inman Photography - Jake wearing Dads steel toe boots.
Jake wearing Dad's steel toe boots.
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Jessica Inman Photography - My Dad had recently made this opening in the wall between the kitchen and living room. There were nails sticking out that he hadnt hammered in so we went ahead and helped him out with the unfinished business. I just know he was so tickled to know we were in his house. :)
My Dad had recently made this opening in the wall between the kitchen and living room. There were nails sticking out that he hadn't hammered in so we went ahead and helped him out with the unfinished business. I just know he was so tickled to know we were in his house. :)
Jessica Inman Photography - My dad was quite an amazing carpenter! He built hundreds of beautiful custom homes and decks for over 30 years. A true artist.
My dad was quite an amazing carpenter! He built hundreds of beautiful custom homes and decks for over 30 years. A true artist.
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Jessica Inman Photography - Dads chair right outside his garage. He would sit here and admire his tools.
Dad's chair right outside his garage. He would sit here and admire his tools.
Jessica Inman Photography - And he loved growing hot peppers...
And he loved growing hot peppers...
Jessica Inman Photography - And okra!
And okra!
Jessica Inman Photography - A plant that has been in the family for 50+ years.
A plant that has been in the family for 50+ years.
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Jessica Inman Photography - He was so intrigued knowing how much rain would fall. It really is all the little things in life.
He was so intrigued knowing how much rain would fall. It really is all the little things in life.
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Jessica Inman Photography - This was in the kitchen. Every room had a hammer and a screwdriver. He was prepared at all times!
This was in the kitchen. Every room had a hammer and a screwdriver. He was prepared at all times!
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Jessica Inman Photography - A few different friends/neighbors had come by to talk to us while we were there. This is David and he came by with a beer in hand and had nothing but good things to say about our Dad.
A few different friends/neighbors had come by to talk to us while we were there. This is David and he came by with a beer in hand and had nothing but good things to say about our Dad.
Jessica Inman Photography - Nice fella.
Nice fella.
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Jessica Inman Photography - Bringing the trailer up to the driveway to load it up with Dads stuff. Corpus Christi has more stray dogs than Northern New Mexico!
Bringing the trailer up to the driveway to load it up with Dad's stuff. Corpus Christi has more stray dogs than Northern New Mexico!
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Jessica Inman Photography - Jake watering Dads plants.
Jake watering Dad's plants.
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Jessica Inman Photography - Gasin up three cars on the way back.
Gasin' up three cars on the way back.
Jessica Inman Photography - Home safe. Thank you, Lord!
Home safe. Thank you, Lord!
Jessica Inman Photography - Dad at 2 months old!
Dad at 2 months old!
Jessica Inman Photography - High School Senior photo at Manzano High School, Albuquerque, NM.
High School Senior photo at Manzano High School, Albuquerque, NM.
Jessica Inman Photography - The first selfie Dad ever sent me and it was this year! <3 Rest in Peace Mark Lee Inman September 11, 1955 - November 19th 2014 We will remember you and love you forever!
The first selfie Dad ever sent me and it was this year! <3 Rest in Peace Mark Lee Inman September 11, 1955 - November 19th 2014 We will remember you and love you forever!
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