Carroll Ely

Carroll LaVerne Ely, 84, of Grand Junction, died on May 18, 2018.  He was born in Boise, Idaho on November 3, 1933 to Lawrence and Marjorie Ely.  Early in Carroll’s life, the family moved to Colorado where many fond memories were formed.

Carroll attended Grand Junction High School.  He worked as a milkman for Crescent Creamery for many years.  Carroll also was a salesman for C.D. Smith, National Laboratories, and later worked as a manager for Western Implement for 30 plus years.

Dad had many wonderful friends.  He never knew a stranger and was always quick with a smile, a story or a joke.  He loved to get out on his four-wheeler and see the beauty of the Colorado country.  He loved golfing and with a smile would say, “Play it where it lies.”  He was always busy tinkering in his yard and had a knack for building unique treasures from “parts and pieces” that he collected.  He was meticulous in his work.  His pet companion, Mac, kept him company and brought many smiles and love to his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Robin Ely (Connie Olson) of Fruita, CO, sons, David Ely of Palisade, CO, and Steve Ely of Boulder, CO, his sister Twyla (Brian) Park of Broad Run, VA, his stepdaughter, Terri (Dustin) Shepardson of Fruita, CO, his stepsons, Drew Pelton, of Boulder, CO and Seneca Shayne Pelton of Mountain View, CO, his lifelong friend, Sandra Altland of Palisade, CO, three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Marjorie Ely, a sister, Betty Hann, brothers, Dale Ely and Lowell Ely, and his loving wife, Debbie Ely.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 at Chipeta Golf Course, 229 29 Road, Grand Junction, CO, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be a short memorial service followed by time together to share memories of our time with this wonderful man.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506