Obituary: Stephan D. Barley

Born to Melvin and JoAnne Barley in Meeker, Colo., Steve spent his childhood exploring the mountains and meadows surrounding Meeker. He attended Meeker schools, graduating from Meeker High School in 1981.
Steve was an entrepreneur from an early age, scouring alleys and campsites for pop bottles to redeem, to a lawn mowing business where he made enough money in one summer to purchase a riding lawnmower for the next. After graduation Steve spent a few…