Colt Phelps

Colton "Colt" Phelps (1942 - 1996) was an American engineer. He was the older son of notable firefighter Stanley Phelps. His younger brother and Stanley's younger son, Noah Phelps, is a retired businessman.

Early Life
Colt was born in 1942, the first son of Stanley Phelps and Gretchen Hanks. Noah was born two years later. Colt, Noah and his family managed to spend lots of time together, even when their father was busy at work. Colt studied engineering at university.

Career
In 1965, Colt began working as an engineer for Wheeler Corporation. He recieved four promotions in his thirty-one years at the company:

- Engineer II (1969)

- Engineer III (1973)

- Assistant Engineering Manager (1977)

- Engineering Manager (1981)

Personal Life
Colt married his college girlfriend, grocer Robin Landers, in 1968. Their first child, Serena, was born a year later, coinciding with his parents' 30th wedding anniversary. Their other daughter, Mikiyah, was born in 1972. Colt and Robin remained married until Colt's death.

Death
In 1996, Colt was bitten on the heel by a venomous snake. It is unknown where Colt was when he was bitten. It is also unknown where the snake came from and if the incident was an accident or intended. Paramedics were unable to save the 54 year old in time. Colt died from his injuries in the hospital later that night. He is survived by his brother, Noah, his wife, his two children, his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was also survived by his parents until their deaths 25 years later.