Ralph (Leroy) Hart

Ralph “Leroy” Hart went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

Leroy was born on June 10, 1932, in Shattuck, OK, to Ralph and Hannah (Stewart) Hart. Leroy lived in Shattuck until he was 8 years old when he and the family  moved to Cahone, Colorado.

Leroy married the love of his life, Della May High on August 25, 1959 in Nucla, CO. She preceded him in death on March 6, 1987.

Leroy worked for Union Carbide and the VCA in Uravan, CO until 1972 when he was hired on at the Department of Transportation. He worked for the Department of Transportation until May of 1993 when he retired.

Leroy loved being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was especially proud of his grandchildren when they would harvest their deer and would bring them by to show them off. He always had a beautiful yard and was extremely proud of the roses that he grew.

He is survived by his son Roger and wife Terri of Montrose, and his daughter Lisa and her husband Doug, also of Montrose. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren, May Weber of Montrose, Lynnsi Hart of North Platte, Nebraska, Paul Weber of Montrose, and Shayli Hart and Justin Hart of Montrose. Also 3 great grandsons, Gabriel, Michael, and Ethan Schroeder.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Hannah Hart. Sisters, Mary, Thelma, Thelda, Dortha, and Bobbie.

Services are scheduled for Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 a.m. at Rosemont Baptist Church, 1598 E. Niagara Road, Montrose, CO., and burial will be at 2:00 at the Norwood Cemetery in Norwood, Colorado.