Colorado University Athletics
Replay of Simpson Memorial Service, Scholarship Donation Information
BOULDER?The memorial service for University of Colorado golf coach Mark Simpson, who passed away Monday from complications due to cancer at the age of 55, was held Saturday night at the Coors Events Conference Center wrapping up a week of celebration of his live by friends, family, former and current players and colleagues.
For those who were unable to attend the ceremony, or watch it live, you can view it by clicking on the video link at the top of this story.
On December 9, a public visitation was held at Cornerstone Baptist Church and was followed by a private family service at Green Mountain Cemetery.
Mark was very direct with his wishes when it came to those wishing to contribute something to the program in his name. His main concern was to have the two established scholarships in the names of Les Fowler (former head coach) and Dale Douglass (CU’s first PGA Tour professional) fully endowed, which would require $250,000 earmarked for each.
He specifically requested that these be endowed before a similar one is instituted in his name, and the family wants to honor his request. The Fowler Scholarship is about $150,000 shy of being fully endowed, with the Douglass one a bit behind that amount.
Simpson’s specific request was to first complete the one in the name of his former coach, and those interested in fulfilling Mark’s wish can send in their tax-deductible contributions to the University of Colorado Foundation, c/o Les Fowler Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1140, Boulder, CO 80306.