Olive Melleta Lehman

Olive was born November 23, 1915, in Blunt, South Dakota to John and Eva Sparks. On October 4, 1941, she married Marvin Lehman in Yuma, Arizona.

Olive was a kindred spirit who had many interests outside of the home. She enjoyed bowling and was secretary of the “Grandmother’s Bowling League” for 35 years. She found pleasure in fishing with her family on Grand Mesa, at the Flaming Gorge, and in Mexico. Olive was a true fan of the Rockies and rarely missed watching them play or listening to games on the radio. she was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary where she often enjoyed dancing with her husband. Olive was an active member of the First Christian Church.

She is survived by her son, Ron (Vicky) Lehman of Lakewood, CO; daughter, Karen Lehman of Grand Junction, CO; four grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Marvin; daughter, Glenda (Jerry) Francis; eight sisters, and one brother.

Visitation will be from 10 - 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013, at First Christian Church, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Olive’s memory to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Martin Mortuary.