Aaron Thomas “Tom” Lemley, 66, passed away Jan. 4, 2007 at his
ranch near Simla.
Mr. Lemley was born April 13, 1940 to Aaron B. and Freda (Kuzma)
Lemley on the Simla family ranch.
He grew up on the ranch and attended school in Simla, where he
graduated in 1958.
After high school, Mr. Lemley married Sharon Vernie. To this
union a son, Mike, was born.
Mr. Lemley worked for Decker Cole and Kiewit Corporation as a
mechanic. In 1993, he changed careers and moved from Sheridan,
Wyo., back to the Simla family ranch were he resided until his
death.
Mr. Lemley was a member of the Sheridan Wyoming Elks Lodge and
the American Quarter Horse Association.
He was an avid horseman and enjoyed horseback riding and
breeding and training horses.
He also raced chariots and qualified for the World Chariot
Competition. He enjoyed woodworking, leather working, hunting,
fishing and camping.
Mr. Lemley collected antique tractors and small cars and
tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean
Cooper.
Mr. Lemley is survived by his son, Mike, his wife Nolana Lemley
and their daughter, Sarah Belle, all of Simla; a sister, Barbara M.
Lemley; cousins Donald, Eddie and Vernie Lemley, all of Simla;
cousins Barry and wife Tonya Lemley and family of Arapahoe, Monty
and wife Margie Martinez Lemley and family of Greeley, Donna and
husband David Pylypczuk and family of Colorado Springs. Also
surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
Public visitation was Monday, Jan. 8, 2007 from 3-6 p.m. at the
Love Funeral Home in Limon. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m.,
Jan. 9, 2007 at the Love Funeral Home in Limon with Peter Casillas,
pastor, officiating. Burial was to follow at Elizabeth Cemetery in
Elizabeth.
Memorials are suggested to the Simla Volunteer Fire Department,
P.O. Box 161 Simla, CO 80835.
Love Funeral Home of Limon handled arrangements. Visit
www.lovefuneralhomes.com to sign the guest book or to send a
message of condolence to the family.