Olen Wayne Mustain

Olen Wayne Mustain died at home in Salida in the company of his sister and son on January 1, 2023. He would have been 78 on January 17, 2023. Wayne “Bud” was born to Otis Wayne and Anna Grace Mustain and spent most of his developing youth in Pitkin, Colorado. Bud was a bright and curious boy accustomed to hard work; from the lumber mill where he peeled logs for a penny a pole to working one summer as a guide into the draws around Pitkin and being paid with a pair of boots that he found neither appealing or useful and never wore. He became infatuated with and married Christine Lionberger July 4, 1961. They had one son, Matthew Wayne Mustain. Wayne joined the Army in 1963. He served two tours in Vietnam, returning home in 1972. He retired from the US Army as a Colonel after 25 years of active service. Wayne took the leadership skills he developed commanding throughout his post-war assignments and combined them with his intuitive and family-taught skills in auto repair. With these skills, he built and owned a state-wide business, earning the respect of his business associates as well as his clients for his compassionate, but fair business practices. He also used these skills in the service of his community, working diligently on the Missouri Ditch water board in Salida becoming a well-respected member of that board. Family was utmost importance to Bud. He spent many happy days hunting and riding horses with his uncle and best friend, Don Mustain. He was still taking yearly trips across America with his beloved aunt Wanda, sister Cheryl and lifelong family friends from Kansas until two years ago when he stared a long battle with cancer. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Christine, his parents and brother Royce Mustain. He is survived by his son Matt who resides in the United Kingdom; grandson, Adam; step-grandsons Rufus Hobbs and Texas Hobbs (who is a Sergeant in the US Army); sister Cheryl Walker; nephews Tim Walker Jr., Zayne Walker and Ashton Walker and niece Shelby Walker all of Salida. He is also survived by nephews Pat Walker, Tyson Walker and nieces Maddyn Walker and Wendy Stone all of Aurora and nephew Wesley Templeton of Fort Morgan, CO. There will be a full military service at a later date with a family reunion to follow that Wayne enjoyed being a part of so much. Friends who desire may make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please reference donation #23290652. On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

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