Michael Vincent Colpo, loved the mountains

Mike Colpo, 36, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011.

Mike was born Feb. 1, 1975, in Wilmington, to John and Sheila Colpo. He graduated from the University of Delaware and then headed west to earn a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Nevada, Reno. Mike embraced mountain living immediately and made Nevada his home.

Mike worked for Patagonia for 11 years. He was a beautiful writer and editor. Mike also taught for the National Outdoor Leadership School and treasured his time teaching others to appreciate the mountains he loved so passionately.

He learned to cook on a camp stove in the wilderness and is known for, among so many other things, his amazing culinary talent.

Mike married Elizabeth Mosco Aug. 20, 2011. He was a more patient and loving husband than anyone could ask for. He is also survived by his parents, John and Sheila Colpo of Maryland; sisters MaryEllen Hearn (Bob) and Patricia Anderson (Dave) of Delaware; and brother John (Kara) of Delaware. He also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews and countless other family and friends who love and miss him dearly.

Services will be held at Mountain View Mortuary, 425 Stoker Ave. at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14. Mike’s kindness and love touched everyone he met. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Nevada Wilderness Project (www.wildnevada.org) or The Nevada Land Conservancy (http://www.nvlc.org).