Mark Colman, 63, of Alamosa, Colo., passed away on June 28, 2024. He was enjoying the freedom of flight when his plane crashed in Big Creek, Idaho and he succumbed to a fatal injury as a result.
Mark was born in Newfoundland, Canada on June 24, 1961. He was married to Becky on Feb. 8, 1980; they were married 44 years.
Mark entered the Air Force in 1980, where he served proudly for 12 years and then as a civilian contractor before he moved to Alamosa in 1998 to join his father running Depot Avionics, Inc. He worked there for 7 years before taking over as owner and operator with his wife for an additional 19 years. His passion was flying, teaching, and people.
Mark is survived by his wife, Becky, his children, Douglas (Rebekah) and Christina (Justin), as well as his father, Robert (Peggy), brother, Steven (Melissa), and uncle, Bruce (Margaret). Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be collected to form a scholarship fund to expand the joy of flying to aspiring pilots. Donations may be given to Christina Colman, email MarkColmanMemorialScholarship@gmail.com for more information.
A Memorial for Mark will be held at Depot Avionics, the address is 2550 State Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 in the Hanger on Oct. 12, 2024, at 9 a.m.
