Wilfred Eugene Congdon

on December 30, 2022, at the age of 83, after a 2-year battle with ALS.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Patty Congdon. Together they have 4

children,Tricia Congdon, Tod (Natasha) Congdon, Teryl (Ray) Gonzalez, and Thor Congdon,

7 grandchildren, Natali and Amy Underwood, Sander (Esther) Gonzalez, Connor, and Wil

(Sarah) Gonzalez, and Sasha and Amber Congdon, and five great-grandchildren, London

and Vivienne Marbury as well as Valor, Alexander, and Ezra Gonzalez. He is also lovingly

remembered by his sisters Pat (Dean) Anderson and Margie (Rhandy) Rodgers.

Gene was born in Fort Collins, CO on October 3, 1939, to Albert and Alice Congdon. He

graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1957. He attended Multnomah School of the

Bible, graduating with a Bible Certificate in 1962 and a Bachelor’s of Biblical Studies in

1984.

His entire life was characterized by whole-hearted service to the Lord. Inspired by the

martyrdom of missionary pilot Nate Saint, Gene took flying lessons from his father and

went on to serve through Mission Aviation Fellowship from 1964-1995 as a missionary

pilot, mechanic, administrator, and recruiter. He served in Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, and

at MAF’s headquarters in California.

In 1997 Gene’s ministry focus shifted to international students here in Colorado. Gene loved

introducing students to Jesus and spending time with them, outdoors if possible! Life was at

its best when he was camping, fishing or hiking, especially if it was one of Colorado’s

“14ers.”

Gene was a man of prayer, faithfully participating in the Mission Hills prayer ministry, as

well as other groups, even when he could no longer attend in person. We rejoice with him

that he must no longer pray in faith, but can now talk with his beloved Jesus face to face.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OlingerAndrews.com for the Congdon family.