Borden Otis Coleman

Borden Otis Coleman August 30, 1938-October 27, 2020 East Wenatchee, Washington Borden Otis Coleman, 82, passed away at home on October 27, 2020 surrounded by family. Born August 30, 1938 in Lunenberg, Arkansas to Homer and Dessie Coleman. He attended and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1957 and entered the United States Navy in January of 1958. Borden achieved rank of E-5 and worked as an aviation electrician. Upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he returned to the Pacific Northwest and attended Columbia Christian College in Portland, Oregon beginning in the fall of 1962. It was during this first year of college he would meet his future wife Susan Petz. He obtained his Associates of Arts degree in 1964, and moved to Wenatchee, Washington and began a career in construction. He worked on the construction of several local dams as well as worked for many construction companies in the Wenatchee area. While keeping the long-distance love alive, Borden and Susan married in 1967 and made their home in East Wenatchee. They built the house on 1st Street and had two children together, Lance & Tricia. Borden went on to attend Central Washington University and obtain his teaching certificate in 1974. He taught at Methow Valley School District from 1974-1976 before returning with his family to Wenatchee. Borden continued his work in construction for many years until retirement. Borden and Susan divorced in 1980. He remarried Beverly Leonard in 1990, whom he had known from their high school days. They divorced in 1998. Borden loved the game of golf and spent several hours trying to improve his handicap. He shared that love of golf with his son and daughter who now love to play as much as he did. He also loved to bowl and spent lots of time at the bowling alley after he retired. His love for animals was apparent as he always needed a trusty dog, and got his wish later in life to have horses again. One horse wasn't quite enough, so Borden and Beverly needed a few horses plus lots of saddles to go with. Borden had five grandsons, the oldest being Cody Clymens, followed by Chase Coleman, Justyn Clymens, Peyton Coleman, and Cameron Coleman. Borden loved his grandchildren and was proud of each of them in their own way. Cody for serving in the U.S. Air Force, Chase for following his dreams of becoming a pilot, Justyn for getting his college degree from Northwest Lineman College, Peyton for serving in the U.S. Army, and Cameron for being a Senior at Wenatchee High School. Borden is survived by his son Lance (Maryann) Coleman, his daughter Tricia Clymens, and five grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents Homer and Dessie Coleman and sister Berniece. A celebration of life will be held early spring. His family will update when services and times are established after covid restrictions are lifted.

Borden Otis Coleman

August 30, 1938 - October 27, 2020