Obituary of Vernard Lemley

Lifelong Simla, Colorado resident Vernard Lee Lemley passed away unexpectedly at his home in Simla on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was 74 years old. Vernard was born on March 21, 1939 in Limon, Colorado to Harry Everett and Esther Pearl (Schnars) Lemley. He was one of 3 children. Vernard grew up in the Simla area and attended school in Simla, graduating from Simla High School in 1958. He spent his life as a rancher. He was a member of the Ramah Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing, baseball, his dogs, and collecting toy cars. He also enjoyed spending time watching and supporting the kids in Simla play ball. Vernard was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ed Lemley, a niece Diana Pylyczuk, and a sister-in-law Louise Lemley. He is survived by his brother Don Lemley and his wife Marilyn of Simla, two nephews; Barry Lemley and his wife Tonya of Simla, and Monte Lemley and his wife Kannika of Greeley. He is also survived by two nieces; Donna Pylyczuk and her husband David of Colorado Springs, and Sheila Lemley of Denver.