Obituary of Lawrence Miller

Lawrence W. Miller, 84, of Limon, Colorado passed away on August 17, 2015 with his family at his side. Larry was born on March 28, 1931 in Flagler, Colorado to Ord Russell and Velma Cecile (Taggart) Miller, one of four children born to this union. He was raised in Flagler attending school through the 8th grade. On July 17, 1953 Larry enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army where he served until he was called home due to family hardship. He served the remainder of his 8 years in the Army Reserve PETS. Larry married Shirley Joan Simeon on April 9, 1959 and to the couple was blessed with three children. The family farmed north of Flagler then moved into town, where Larry served his community as town Marshall then on to work for Kit Carson County. The family moved to Limon in 1969 where he ran numerous gas stations, worked maintenance at the nursing home then worked over 20 years for Lincoln County Road & Bridge until he retired in 2000. Larry taught himself to play the fiddle and enjoyed many years of playing and being a member of the Swinging Seniors. He loved motorcycles, fishing, tinkering in his shop, gardening and time spent with family. Larry was blessed with a final week of love, family and music all around him. He was very happy and he leaves us with his legacy of “Love”. He was preceded in death by his father; Ord Russel Miller, mother; Velma Cecile Taggart, sisters; Thelma (Bonnie) Hayes and Agnes Jane Miller, grandson; Eric Thelen and granddaughter; Erin Dawn Miller. Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years; Shirley Joan Miller; and his children; Connie Jean (Joe) Rose, Michael John (Gail) Miller and Ord Hale (Terri) Miller. He is also survived by grandsons; Jason Rose, Casey Thelen, Dan Yoder and Glenn Rose, granddaughters; Sarah Rudman, Holly Miller, Amanda Miller, Alexandra Carrillo and Meagan Bell along with many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.