Shane Weingardt
May 12, 1979 – March 30, 2023
Shane Weingardt, 43, of Fountain, CO, passed away on March 30, 2023 after a hard-fought, two year battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was born on May 12, 1979 to Lawrence and Lodina (Christner) Weingardt in Sterling, CO. On May 20, 2006, he married the love of his life, Kara Null and went on to have two incredible sons, Kian and Lucan. Shane was the best husband and father anyone could ever ask for! He spent 18 years as a correctional officer with the Department of Corrections at Sterling Correctional Facility and La Vista/San Carlos Correctional Facilities before medically retiring in 2022.
Shane’s main passion in life was martial arts, both as a student and an instructor. He was the owner/operator of International Martial Arts and Boxing of Colorado in Sterling, CO and later was the head Muay Thai coach for 719 Fight Team in Colorado Springs, CO. He spent countless hours training with the world’s best and was well respected within the martial arts community. He began training under Mark Smith as a teenager and was quickly teaching kids’ classes, honing his skills. Shane was not just an instructor, but a fighter. He won many Muay Thai fights and in 2004, became the world champion in Kali Escrima. He advanced to the instructor level in many different arts under both Ron Balicki and Dan Inosanto. He was beloved by his students.
Shane is survived by his loving wife, Kara; his two sons, Kian and Lucan; his mother, Lodina; brothers Shawn Weingardt, Phil (Tabitha) Held, Jeff Stocker, and Matthew (Christina) Wood; in-laws Sylvia (Jack) Laird, Don Kuchy, Kathi (Paul) Breshears, Jon (Simone) Null, and Alan (Amanda) Null; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Lawrence, instructor Mark Smith, and his grandparents.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. The family asks that everyone come as they are since Shane was not the formal type. In lieu of flowers, please support Shane’s sons by donating to the GoFundMe(https://gofund.me/7e1bd247) that has been set up.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of both Pikes Peak Hospice and the Memorial Central oncology team for their care, compassion, and support through Shane’s final days.
Cheryl Ebersole Warenski
5 Apr 2023I am so heart broken that Shane has been taken from you ,your family, Lodina and his wonderful group of friends. He has been a pleasure to know and I am so thankful that he was a part of our lives as long as he was! He will be very very missed and remembered with so much love! Rest in peace Shane! You were taken way too early.
Pat Walker
5 Apr 2023Fell the warmth of my hugs and caring to you, Kara, and to your sons Kian and Lucan.
Nichole Kovel
5 Apr 2023Kara and family and Phil Held,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words will never be enough. I’ve been following Shane’s fight through FB and sending prayers for a miracle.
Remembering SMS AND SHS, all memories of Shane include Phil. They were always together and never doing anything mean to classmates as most others were.
I’m sure your hearts are broken. He should have had longer with you…my husband lost his mom to cancer when he was a kid. We are especially keeping your sons in our thoughts.
I’m sending my heartfelt condolences.
Nicki (Doyle) Kovel
Chiquita Stewart
6 Apr 2023I am deeply sorry for your loss Kara. May peace and comfort fill your hearts and souls! Sending Sympathy to you and family!
Anonymous
6 Apr 2023So sorry for the family’s loss. May God bless his soul.
Donna (Schlenz) Adams
6 Apr 2023I am so saddened to hear of Shane’s passing. Lodina, if you see this, please reach out to me via e-mail. I would like to reconnect!
Heather Costley
6 Apr 2023We’re in prayer for your family. I enjoyed training under Shane and his passion for escrima. He was very talented and passionate. I still have the passion for Escrima today because of him.
Erica Smith and family.
6 Apr 2023Shane was a wonderful person. Mark Smith, the martial arts instructor mentioned, was my father and entrusted his legacy to Shane and his family. Our hearts go out to Shane’s family and anyone lucky enough to know him.
Kroeker
7 Apr 2023Please know your family will be in my prayers as you all walk this road! I am so sorry for your loss!
Anonymous
7 Apr 2023So sorry to you and your family on the loss of Shane. My condolences and prayers are with you. Shane was a quiet and spirited person. Co- worker Donna Lee SCCF.