Eldon L. Markus

1946 - 2026

Eldon L. Markus
March 14, 1946 - January 10, 2026
Eldon L. Markus was born on March 14, 1946, to parents Jacob Lowell Markus and Lula Mae (Barnes) Markus in Valentine, NE. He graduated from Montrose High School class of 1964 and received a BA in Physical Education from Pasadena Nazarene College in 1971. He joined the U.S. Army 6/15/1975 until his Honorable discharge of 8/12/1977. Went to work for Colorado Ute Electric, which is now Tri-State G&T, he worked there for 36 years before retiring in 2014. Eldon loved buying, fixing and selling antiques as a hobby. Eldon really enjoyed yard sales and all the friendships he made at them. Eldon and Dee played tennis for 35 years before discovering pickleball in 2015. Making so many friendships, even when Eldon could no longer play, he loved watching and visiting with everyone that were so kind to come up to the van window for a visit. He loved the game and loved all of you.
Preceded in death by his parents Lowell Jacob Markus and Lula Mae (Barnes) Markus.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Deanna 'Dee' Lyn (Cullum) Markus. Brother-in-law Bill D. Cullum and Lorie of Grand Junction, CO. Brothers, Loren Don Markus and Barbara of Volcano, HI and Darrell Gene Markus of Montrose, CO. Sisters, Laurene (Markus) Emery of Mission, SD Marilyn Mae (Markus) Winders and Greg of Holly Springs, MS. Nieces and Nephews; Donny Markus of Olathe, CO, Lowell 'Patch' Markus and Becky of Grand Junction, CO, DJ Markus and Tamara of Clarksville, TX. Shawnalei Kahalehua, 'Sami' (Markus) Bowman and Tim. Also grandnephews Austin and Kyle of Montrose, CO, Laurie (Markus) Lizarraga and son Markus of Lihue, Kauai, HI. Jeb Markus and Cori of Keyport, WA, Rachel (Winders) Carroll and Jacob of Kalispell, MT. Charity (Winders) Williams and Josh of Memphis, TN. Nieces nephews and grands too numerous to mention.
Eldon had no children of his own but had a big hand in raising his nieces and nephews which he so enjoyed and truly loved each and every one of them.
"Thank you" to Sami (Markus) Bowman and Tim for all their loving care during their Uncle Eldon's illness and to her family for sharing.
"Thank you" to Donny Markus for all your help, loving care and being there for your Uncle Eldon during his illness.
"Thank you" Marilyn for all your advice and nursing skills during your brother's illness. Your Aunt Dee so appreciated everyone's help during this difficult time.
Thanks to MRH, Hope West Hospice and Crippin Funeral Home for your care and concern.
From your wife Dee- "Eldon you are the love of my life. God now has one of the Best Angels Ever!!! Rest in peace my dear love, your pain is gone" In my heart forever, every single night, "I love you", "I love you more"