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Gerald Colton Obituary
He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. He had been a resident of many cities but called Colorado Springs his home. Jerry served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany, Virginia, Alaska, and Colorado Springs. After leaving the Military Jerry opened a repair shop called Jerrys 4wd on the west side of Colorado Springs. Jerry ran this business successfully for over 15 years and all while this time he developed a deep devotion to four wheeling and Off Road Racing. Jerry was one of the pioneers of early Offroad Racing and Hillclimb racing. Jerry was happiest behind the wheel and showed it by acquiring over 100 podiums including wins in the Pikes Peak Hillclimb, Mickey Thompson World Championship, and six time Colorado State Off Road Championship. Of which he was the President of RMORRA. (Rocky Mountain Off Road Racing Association). Jerry mentored many individuals helping them start their Careers and Hobbies.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Ruby Bennet and Ernest Colton, his wives, Eleanor Colton and Delores M. Moore, also his eldest son, Gerald E. Colton, Jr.
Jerry is survived by his brother, Earl Colton, Daughters, Donna M Coberly, Doris M Tolbert, Dinna M Jenkins, Debra M Wyant, Loureena Colton, and Son, Mark E Colton. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetary, Colorado Springs Colorado at a date to be determined during May 2017, If you would like to attend please contact Mark Colton PO Box 694 Kasilof, Ak. 99610. Charitable donations can be made to Optuim Hospice 9945 Federal Dr. STE. 100 Colo. Sprgs. 80921 and Laurel Manor Care Center 920 S. Chelton Rd. Colorado Springs.80910
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Brad Cooper
December 1, 2024
I had left a previous post for Jerry just after his passing, I worked for Jerry for about a year and a half when I got out of the Army. Jerry was a wealth of information in anything automotive, I was recently thinking of him again and just wanted to update my post again to let Jerry know that there are still people thinking of all the things Jerry did in life. I ran into one of our old customers "Stan" as he had a pristine Scout that we took care of for him. Jerry and Mark, Mark had the welding shop next to Jerry's shop and they often worked together on different projects. I just hope Jerry's numerous awards are somewhere where people can view them. I recently looked into another shop owner in the Springs, Rod at "Giddum Up Scout" has passed away as well. Also, Roger at Clutch Service Wholesale has passed on as well so heaven now has some great talent there to keep everything running. If you new any of these wonderful people you are truly blessed. Rest in Peace all and hope to meet up again someday to talk shop again. Brad Cooper.
Brad Cooper
June 20, 2017
I worked for Jerry right after I got out of the Army, he was a great teacher and mentor! I kept up with Jerry for many years and with the hill climb coming up I looked for him again and ran across his obituary. He will be greatly missed and was a wealth of knowledge and a good friend. Thanks for everything Jerry. Brad
Bill (Pete) Peterson
January 18, 2017
I am very sorry for the loss. I considered him a great friend.
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