Sondra LeMay was received into heaven on Thursday July 31, 2008 after a short stay in Penrose Hospital. She was born in Telluride to Alma and Bill Smith in 1941, although if you asked her she would always say she was born in Gunnison. She was a third generation Gunnison native until 2006 when she moved to Fountain with her husband Larry. Sondra graduated from GHS and attended WSC for 1 year where she majored in party.

She met her husband Larry LeMay in 1960 and they were married in July of 1961. Their daughter Jeri Lynne was born in 1963, followed by Garrett in 1968 and Travis in 1970. Sondra was a beautiful wife, a loving and supportive mother and a wonderful and faithful friend;.The smile and glow on her face made friends of any stranger willing to pass the time and share a hug.
Sondra loved to sew and made wonderful clothes, not only for herself and her family, for anyone that needed something special. An excellent cook and baker, she loved to spend time in her kitchen with friends and family. She was always ready to go dancing, fishing, camping, hiking, or any other adventure that could be dreamed up.  Sondra especially loved the rodeo, where she spent many years in the announcer’s stand writing checks and praying that her family would stay out of trouble. Sondra was an avid gardener and her many flowers were as bright as the smile on her face. She was never more proud than when her yard was named “Yard of the week” on 2 separate occasions. Sondra’s whole life was centered around the love she shared with her family, friends, and gardens.

 One thing she always forgot to do was complain. Her medical problems looked like a page in an emergency room ledger, but she never let it get her down. She never stopped fighting and was willing to put up with another heart surgery to be able to spend more time with her grandkids. Her Lord called her home before that surgery could be performed.
Sondra was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Survivors include husband Larry, daughter Jeri (Greg) Julian, Manassas, Va., sons Garrett (Christina) and Travis (Tami) of Fountain, Co., brothers Bill (Jan) and Rodney (Diane) Smith.  Thirteen grandchildren, one great grand child, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive Sondra.

She will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have met and known her. A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 on Friday August 8, at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 307 W. Virginia Ave, Gunnison, Co. with a reception immediately following in Babb Hall. Sondra asked in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Oakes Home Trust Fund, 1300 Washington St., Denver, CO 80203.

Dr. Dean Fleischauer was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 10, 1926 to William and Clara (Laufman) Fleischauer. He was one of four children, Thelma and Wayne, who live in Denver and Donald, a casualty of World War II. Dr. Fleischauer died July 28, 2008 at 81.
  
Following high school graduation, he served two years in the US Army during World War II. He then earned a B.A. at Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1949, an M.A. at the University of Nebraska in 1954 and earned a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 1967. During his college career he married to Margie Johnson and three sons, Neil, Norman and Donald were born to this union. Dr. Fleischauer began teaching in Odell, Nebraska in 1949. He became Superintendent of Odell Schools in 1951. In 1956, the family moved to Akron, Colorado where Dr. Fleischauer was Superintendent of the Akron Schools and also the Washington County Schools.
 
In 1959, the Fleischauer’s moved to Fountain, Colorado where Dr. Fleischauer became Superintendent of Fountain-Ft. Carson School District #8 and remained in that position for 27 years.
During his tenure at FFC, Dr. Fleischauer testified at congressional hearings in Washington D.C. to secure impact aid for schools with military bases across the country.
 
After 37 years in education, Dr. Fleischauer retired in 1986. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and traveling in retirement. He was a member of the American Legion and the Fountain Senior Center.
 
Dr. Fleischauer attained three achievements that were very meaningful to him. In 1985, he was named as the Fountain Valley Distinguished Citizen of the year.   In 1986, upon his retirement, the Fountain School District honored him by naming the activity building as the Dean Fleischauer Activities Center.  In 1989, at the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the University of Northern Colorado, he was inducted into that institution’s Alumni Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on only 100 UNC graduates.
 
Dr. Fleischauer is survived by his wife, Margie; sons, Neil (and Janine) Norman (and Diane) and Donald (and Lisa); grandchildren, Erin (and Chad) Schneider, Matthew, Robert (and Melissa), Lee (and Teri), Greg and Sarah Fleischauer; great-grandchildren, Rebekah and Hannah Schneider and Michael and Braiden Fleischauer; sister, Thelma Becay and brother, Wayne (and Marilyn).
  
A celebration of Dr. Fleischauer’s life will be held on Monday, August 4, 1 p.m. at the Dean Fleischauer Activities Center on Alabama Street in Fountain.
  
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice or to a charity of the donor’s choice.