Wade Mullins Obituary

November 29, 2019,
Wade H Mullins Jr., better known as Skip Mullins, passed away at home on November 29, 2019, a few days before his 76th birthday. Skip is survived by his loving wife, Carole Mullins, whom he married in 1993, his son Eric Mullins, of New Mexico, his sister Judy Partaine of San Diego, three nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins.
He was well known as a tremendous athlete, witty comic, and "the best brother any little girl could ever have." What most people don't know is that at an early age, he was diagnosed with a disease that put him in an almost full-body cast and on crutches. Fortunately he managed to walk on his own later and it was suggested that he learn to figure skate, as a way to build back muscle and balance. His career as a national figure skating competitor in both singles and pairs, with his sister, Judy was well documented. Over the years he and his sister were invited to perform in several cities as singles and an adagio pair for speed-skating intermissions. He was also a State trampoline and tumbling champion and a high platform diver. Later on in life, he was an accomplished skier and scuba diver which he took up with his family and friends.
He earned a degree in marketing from the University of Colorado in 1967. He owned the Plaza Lounge & Bar in the early 70's. Later he moved to California with Priscilla, his first wife, while working in the automobile industry. In 1977 they moved back to Colorado in order to take over the running of his father's automobile company, the Wade Mullins Motor Company. His father passed away in 1979. He eventually retired and remained in Colorado Springs until his death.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 23, 2020.
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This message is for Carole his wife and her family, his sister and her family. I knew Skip for many years but had no idea how accomplished he was. He played the piano beautifully,he was such a character always happy,,great sense of humor. He will be missed by all. Blessings to the families.

Barbara Neberman

March 21, 2020

Mom, this is beautifully written. Uncle Skip was an awesomely funny uncle and he will be greatly missed by us all. I wish we had the ability to spend more time together. He was an unique character and having shared the same birthday as him I can see how we share some of the same cosmic personality traits. My fondest memories of him are the ones of you two; sister and brother. The bond you had was such a special one, being older you can see how he adored you and always put a smile on your face and goodness he knew how to make you laugh (your Mom too)! He will always have a special place in my heart...

Lindsay Meisner

February 23, 2020

My name is Mikaela Partaine and I'm one of his nieces. He's one of most kind hearted, funny, and loving men in my life. I always looked forward to his phone calls because he was so funny to talk to. He always brightens up my day. He was not just a wonderful uncle but a wonderful brother to my mom. He meant a lot to our family because he would always put a smile on our faces. I'll will never forget his smile and his jokes. He will ALWAYS be remembered. God bless him. I love you Uncle Skipp ❤ You'll be forever in my heart and memory.

Mikaela Partaine

February 23, 2020

Judy and Family,
My belated condolences for the loss of your brother Skip. I would not have known had it not for some reason been in the Gazette obituaries today, nearly three months since his passing. I remember well how he always looked after you and was so protective when we were at school in Boulder. Those were the days! Prayers to you all.
With sincere sympathy,
Kent Anderson

Kent Anderson

February 23, 2020

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