Dec. 20, 1942 ~ May 2, 2022
Lonnie Shults — husband, father, papa, cowboy and rancher — passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Meeker, Colorado. A lifelong rancher, Lonnie started his life’s journey on Dec. 20, 1942, with his parents Winnie and Ivo and big sister Lo Ann. He attended Meeker High School and was active in sports and FFA. He was the quarterback of the football team, played basketball, and ran track. During his high school years, he enjoyed camping and fishing expeditions up the White River with his “buddies.”
Lonnie’s lifelong ambition was to be a rancher and continue the legacy of working the family ranch, which he was able to fulfill with his father and his son. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Peggy, on Sept. 5, 1965. They enjoyed 56 beautiful years together.
Some of Lonnie’s fondest memories were: Dancing with his wife, cowboying with his son, pushing cows with his dog Whiskey, coaching his daughter’s youth basketball team, attending Meeker and CMU sporting events, and spending time with his four special grandchildren.
Lonnie had many words of wisdom and life lessons which he passed on to his children and grandchildren: “Get it done,” “Make sure the gates are closed,” “Get up if it’s not broke,” and “Finish what you start.” He leaves a legacy of love and hard work.
He is survived by his loving wife Peggy, son Todd (Michelle) Shults, daughter Amy (Kevin) Shearrow; grandchildren Jay Shearrow, Aimee, Lauryn and Tanner Shults; sister Lo Ann (Lowell) Klinglesmith and family; and numerous family and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Meeker Highland Cemetery on May 14 at 11 a.m. In honor of Lonnie’s love of sports, donations may be sent to the CMU Women’s Basketball Scholarship Fund at Colorado Mesa University Foundation 1450 N. 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501
