Vail Daily obituary: Thomas Stevens Atkinson, 1963-2015

Thomas Stevens Atkinson, 51, was called to heaven on Tuesday. Born Aug. 13, 1963, he was a loving husband to Kristi and proud father of Ashley.

Tom was passionate about alpine ski racing. He is fondly remembered as a ski coach, board member and president of the Buddy Werner League, as well as a member of the Talon Crew.

Tom achieved his lifelong dream of running his own business, Mountain Man Masonry, in 2011.

A memorial service for Tom is set to take place at Mountain Valley Lutheran Church in Eagle at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.