Mark Harold Tenney

Born 7/1/1957 in Sacramento, California, Mark joined the Air Force in 1980 and spent 24 years supporting military personnel at various locations, reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. Mark was very proud of his military service, though as anyone that knew Mark could tell you, they were both the best of times and the worst of times. Mark could regale you with many stories, still being able to give the names of buddies he served with over 30 years ago.

Choosing to retire from the Air Force in Wellington, Colorado, Mark soon found his calling at The Home Depot in Fort Collins where he worked as the Master Plumber for over 18 years. Diligent and very hard working, Mark enjoyed helping his customers figure out the best and most code compliant way to implement their projects. As a result, he has many loyal DIYers. The Home Depot and its customers have lost an amazing asset.

In his personal life Mark enjoyed gardening, camping, fly fishing, picture framing, cooking, and most recently taking classes to learn how to do portraits in pencil – always working to get the correct proportions and expressions which still eluded him. He was always working hard to maintain and improve the home he loved so much. And of course, there were his cars – Porsches (make sure and pronounce the uh!) and Mini Coopers that he also loved.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Harold Tenney, and his stepfather, Robert Lammers. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Tenney Lammers (Los Gatos, CA), Auntie Marilynn and Ken (Sacramento), his sister Debbi Holmerud (Mark), Brothers Scott (Laura) and Dave (Sandy), and many nieces and nephews in his large California family. His many-numbered Colorado friends are grieving, as well, at the sudden loss of this loyal and loving man.

There is no way to adequately describe this outgoing and gregarious man. He could light up a room and chat up anyone without hesitation. The world is dimmer and duller without him.

A celebration of Mark’s life and his dedicated service to the military will be held on October 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Allnutt Funeral Home, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution directly to the Wounded Warriors Project, a 501©(3) non-profit organization, or via this link to a GoFundMe account set up for this purpose https://gofund.me/ebaac08b