Roland Lee "Rollie" Averill
Marriages
Lila (Stoker) Averill
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 10A Death Notice - April 7, 2016
Roland Lee Averill, 79, Fruita, died April 4, 2016, at HopeWest
and Hospice Care Center. No services will take place.
He was a uranium lab manager.
Survivors include one son, Randy of Vernal, Utah; two daughters,
Darcie Kahila of Livingston, Montana and Doreen Smith of
Orem, Utah; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand
Junction 81506.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 10A Obituary - April 7, 2016
`Roland Lee Averill
July 29, 1936 - April 4, 2016
Roland Lee Averill "Rollie" died peacefully at HopeWest Hospice
on April 4, 2016, in Grand Junction, CO at the age of 79.
Rollie is survived by his caring companion, Darla Butler; children,
Darcie (Dennis) Kahila of Livingston, MT; Doreen (Jeff)
Smith of Orem, UT; Randy (Kathy) Averill of Vernal, UT; sister,
Virginia Brown; brother, Wayne Averill; seven grandchildren
and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his
loving wife, Lila (Stoker) Averill, and by many other family
members.
Rollie was born on July 29, 1936, in Scottsbluff, NB to Bert
and Gladys Averill. He graduated from Central High School,
Grand Junction, CO. He lived for 19 years in Jeffrey City, WY
working as a Metallurgist/Chief Chemist for Western
Nuclear/Philips Dodge.
Rollie enjoyed the monthly luncheons with classmates, evening
rides, fishing and spending time with family. He will be
greatly missed by all that have known him.
He was laid to rest in Memorial Gardens, Grand Junction, CO.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank the staff of HopeWest for the
care and compassion shown to Rollie and his family during this
difficult time. Donation can be made in his name to HopeWest
Hospice, 3090B North 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
Friends and family may leave their condolences at www.
martinmortuary.com.
