Charles "Chuck" Tompkins

Chuck was born in Denver, Colorado on July 3, 1947. He grew up in Brighton, Colorado, save for a few years he spent in western Wyoming with his parents, Everett and Nadine Tompkins, while his dad was installing telephone switchboard offices. Chuck had fond memories of his time there, especially in Thermopolis. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1965 then went on to attend Colorado State University and Metro State College, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management while minoring in engineering. He proudly served his country. He worked as a production planner, mostly in Aerospace. He worked on airplanes, cargo planes, and military jets. He was most proud of being on the space shuttle team.

Chuck only ever had eyes for one woman, Shirley Anne Franklin. He was ahead of her by a year in high school and loved her from the first moment he saw her. He told everyone that he was going to marry that gal. Shirley wasn’t interested in Chuck or dating and she turned him down but he wasn’t about to give up. He remained persistent in his pursuit and his tenacity paid off when they started dating in college. Chuck and Shirley were married in Commerce City, Colorado in 1968 and remained happily so until the day he was called Home. Their family was made complete when they welcomed their only child, a son, Dana. His work took them from Colorado to Alabama to Texas and back to Colorado. They settled in Frederick, Colorado in 2000.

Chuck loved Dana. He was extremely proud of his son who grew to be a hardworking and honorable man and a loving father. There never was a father more proud of his son than Chuck was of Dana. Together, they shared a passion for shooting. He and Dana loved to ski together, as long as Chuck was able. As a family, they enjoyed camping trips, especially when Dana was a little boy. He also enjoyed spending time at the senior center, working with old trains, and was a member of Trigger Time, a shooting club. Chuck really enjoyed driving and though he was a very modest man, he did like nice cars. More than anything else in the world, Chuck loved being with Shirley and Dana.

Chuck was a man of great faith that kept his relationship with his Savior private. He was quiet in many ways; a quiet man that lived a quiet life. He was kind-hearted and good-humored. Though he had achieved much in his lifetime, he was never a bragger. He valued fond memories over flashy things. He was humble, thoughtful, and he was grateful. Chuck loved his family, his country, his military, and his God. He will truly be missed.

Chuck leaves behind his beautiful wife of more than 54 years, Shirley Tompkins, his son, Dana Tompkins, and his granddaughter, Sydney. His parents and his brother, James, welcome him in Heaven.

A Funeral Service was held to honor Chuck on Monday, May 1st, 2023 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel in Longmont, Colorado. A Viewing took place before the service and an intimate reception occurred after. Chuck was then laid to eternal rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton, Colorado on the same day. Fond memories of Chuck and words of condolence for his family are welcome at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.