Wilfred George Perkins

1928 - 2019

Wilfred George Perkins obituary, 1928-2019, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1928

DIED

2019

Wilfred Perkins Obituary

Perkins
WILFRED GEORGE PERKINS
August 22, 1928 October 19, 2019
On October 19, 2019, "when the roll was called up yonder," Wilfred George Perkins could be found jumping up and down, waving his arms and shouting exuberantly, "I'm here! I'm here!"
Will was born on August 22, 1928 to George and Beulah Perkins in Montrose, CO. He grew up in Ridgeway, CO until 1939 then spent a year in Pueblo and La Junta. In 1941 he moved with his family to Colorado Springs where his father worked as a mechanic and eventually opened Perkins Peebler Motor Company, which later became Perkins Motor Company. Will graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1946 and from Colorado College in 1950. He served in the US Naval Reserve after high school. He played baseball for a White Sox farm team in the early 1950's and, years later, showed his athletic prowess on the tennis court and then on the golf course.
In 1950 Will married his high school sweetheart, Bessie Lea Hastings, and they were blessed with four wonderful children. After his father's unexpected death in 1958, Will became the owner/president of Perkins Motor Company, and he continued to run a highly successful Chrysler/Plymouth Dealership for over three decades. In the mid-1980's he passed the reins of the Motor Company to his son, Tom, who has since passed the reins to his son, David, making Perkins Motors a four-generation family owned business.
Will's determination to be a successful and honest automobile dealer was surpassed by his passion to share the Good News and life-changing truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ with anyone who would listen. His reputation as an upright, solid businessman and community advocate gave him a platform to share what he deemed the most important message anyone would ever hear. Since accepting Christ as his savior in the 1950's, Will never wavered in his desire to see everyone he met have an opportunity to experience a personal encounter with Christ. He and Bess hosted Young Life in their home every week for many years so that hundreds of young people might be introduced to Jesus. He served on the Boards of many local ministries including Young Life, Navigators and International Students Inc. and also gave his time and financial support to many missions' organizations. He was committed to and deeply involved with Village Seven Presbyterian Church for more than five decades, and especially enjoyed singing in the choir the past several years. Will's sincere enjoyment of people, easy smile and dry sense of humor enabled him to establish relationships quickly, and he had an amazing ability to remember the smallest of details about the "new friends" he always made. His deep, hearty laugh and sense of humor were legendary, even in his last months and weeks, and will be mightily missed by his family and friends.
His love for, prayers for and genuine interest in each of his kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and all of the assorted in-laws was life-giving and has made an eternal impression on all of us.
Will was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Martha Hall. He is survived by Bess, his beloved wife of almost 69 years, his four children; Pam (Ted) Walker, Tom (Cheryl) Perkins, Karen (Jeff) Sheets, Sandy (Bentley) Tate; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren ( with another due shortly) and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to MacKenzie Place for their loving care and enjoyment of Will in his final months.
A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, November 6th at Village Seven Presbyterian Church at 2:00PM.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in Will's honor to Young Life, Navigators, International Students Inc., Life Network or Village Seven Presbyterian Church.

Published by The Gazette from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, 2019.
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Strange thing that this (1) year memorial comes out for Will.
I was in Colorado Springs from my home in Hilton Head, SC last week. Drove by the dealership and thought, "a good man is in heaven - watching over us."
Thanks for teaching me about the love of Jesus in our Bible Study, 37 years ago.
Larry Stocker

Larry Stocker

Friend

October 20, 2020

Will was such a good friend to my parents, Ford and Barbara Madison. He called my dad regularly in the last year. I'm sad for your loss but rejoice he is with his Savior.

Marla Madison Stringer

November 14, 2019

My condolences to the Perkins family, Will was a good man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His advice and prayers helped me through a very difficult and hurtful situation and I will forever be grateful.
I am sure when he met his Lord and Savior God saidwell done my good and faithful servant. He was a true servant of the Lord.

Michele Hayes

November 11, 2019

To the Perkins family, my heart hurts for the loss of Wil. He was a kind and selfless man and will be missed. It was a pleasure to work for him and the Perkins family. Jim and Becky Moore

November 7, 2019

Will was an inspiration of the Lord - to me - in my difficult times. I had the priviledge to be a member of his early morning bible study in the 1980's. he taught us so much about the love of Christ.
While its been 37 years since our bible study time - I've never forgotten what a man of God Will was - and how he gave me hope as Gods servant.
Thank you Will

Larry Stocker

November 6, 2019

So sorry to hear the news of Will. We had several long talks about the miracles I have had in my life, we shared stories about what God can do. He was a true Christian, he walk the walk and talked it also. Becky and I send our prayers to his family. He will be missed. But know he is enjoying his reward with the creator.

Michal Ryan

November 3, 2019

Bess, Pam, Tom and Cheryl, and Sandy, I am so blessed to have known Will. You all have had an impact in my life as a young Christian. It was wonderful, not too long ago, to have seen Will at an MEF event. It will be bitter/sweet to see you Wednesday. Sad to say goodbye to Will, joyful to connect again with you, and that his eyes now see what he has been looking forward to his whole life.

Marguerite (Vejrostek) Gonzalez

November 3, 2019

Pam,
Im thinking about you.
With Love,

Melissa Jo Wixom-Fisk

November 2, 2019

My father Gerald (Jerry) Hagerman worked with Mr. Perkins on different non-project organizations. My dad always spoke so fondly of Will Perkins. He was a righteous and loving man and I am sure my dad is talking with him in Heaven right now :)

Patty (Hagerman) Adair

November 1, 2019

My father Leonard Robinson worked for Will for 25 years, I went to work for Will when I was 17 years old. My father has since passed away, Will was the first one to call with condolences.We both enjoyed working for Will for many years. He will be missed by many. Sincerely Dwaine Robinson

October 31, 2019

I worked for Will and his family for over 25 years . May his family always know that God will bless Will in heaven for his work on earth.

Kennth Holsworth

October 31, 2019

So sorry to hear of Will's passing to the other side!!! Don Bauman, my husband worked for Will for years and enjoyed working for him!!! One time Will and Don were talking and realized Will's and Don's wife (Carolyn) had the same birthdate (August 22nd)
only Carolyn was 10 years his junior!!! We both enjoyed visiting with Will and Bess and enjoyed their family too!!! May God be with Bess and your whole family!!!

October 28, 2019

Will Perkins is and has been a dear brother in Christ, a mentor and discipler in the Lord for nearly my entire life. A godly man who loved to introduce people to Jesus. He loved, memorized, taught, and obeyed God's Word. He now sees Jesus face to face. He heard the words well
done good and faithful servant, from His Lord. What a great loss for us who remain, and what a gain for heaven. One of the precious character traits of Will was his faithful integrity, but it was never without humor. You always laughed with Will! He kept a smile on your face! He never was without something to encourage you with. He was marvelously paired with Bess; a couple you delighted in and treasured. Other than my parents Will had the most formidable adult/brother/friend impact on my life. He caused you to rejoice that you together walked in the Spirit and with the Lord, because he loved that so much himself and enhanced your joy of doing the same. He is a treasure I will anticipate eternal fellowship with again in Immanuel's land where glory, glory truly dwells! See you soon, dear brother!

Stephen Leonard

October 28, 2019

I never met Will Perkins, but I coached his grandson David in Colorado Springs Parks coach-pitch baseball in the early '90s, and he was one of the best kids I ever had on a team, in terms of temperament and talent. Reading the obituary of his grandfather here and seeing that baseball-playing background and solid outlook on life, I see clues as to Dave's upbringing. We also later bought cars twice from the Perkins dealership and felt we were treated fairly. Good luck, Dave, on running the business, and I'm sorry about the loss of your granddad.

KENYON Jordan

October 28, 2019

I am thinking of you Bess and your family.
Will had a great life. He and Jack had a
fun time together.

Joan[Mrs.Jack]

October 28, 2019

I remember Mr. Perkins at V7PC as a kind leader who was faithful to the Word of God. May the Lord bless his family and ease their grief.

Janice Golly

October 27, 2019

I'm very sorry to hear of Will's passing.
May peace be with the family.
He has joined the angels.

Deborah Renneberger ( Conover)

October 27, 2019

Over the years whenever we were at the dealership and Will saw us, he would make a point to come and say high and how are you. Both our sons worked at the dealership and appreciated his ability to interact with his employees.He was a good christian man.

James Boyd

October 27, 2019

A true servant of the Lord!

Thomas Graham, Ph. D.

October 26, 2019

One of my favorite people, a true friend and always a delight to be around. He exemplified the way most of us would like to live--and he left no doubt about the Source of his wise and kind nature. Our grief is for our loss--not Will's entry into eternity with our Lord. His family, his living legacy, continue to reflect the values they share with Will. I'm grateful for the blessing of knowing Will and Bess and the family.

Stan Searle

October 26, 2019

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