Loy Lee Rodgers

Loy Lee Rodgers, 81, of Springfield, Colorado, formerly of Campo, Colorado and Arkansas Pass, Texas; was born on March 6, 1928 in Springfield, Colorado to James Milton and Vida Belle Barler Rodgers and passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Long Term Care Center in Springfield, Colorado. Loy grew up and went to school in the Lone Star Community southwest of Springfield. He married Delma Edith Harbert of Campo, Colorado on June 26, 1946 in Clayton, New Mexico. To this union, three children were born, Gailyn, Glenda and Gloria. He was a farmer and rancher in Campo until 1979 when he "retired" to South Texas. In 2000, they returned to Baca County. Loy is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Vida Rodgers; brothers, Pete, Earl, Tony, Doyle; and sister, Oda Rodgers Johnson; a number of nieces and nephews; and his special longhorn steers, Hotshot and Meanie; and his donkey, Donk. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Delma; son, Gailyn Rodgers of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Glenda Boone (Jerry) Waxahachie, Texas, and Gloria Antone (Torrey) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Angie Rodgers Lester (Jacob); great grandchildren, Abigail and Ava, Weatherford, Texas; Jobe Rodgers (Ashley); Great Grandchildren, Anna and Grey, Lubbock, Texas; Kristen Boone, Waxahachie, Texas and Erin Boone Burton (Brad); great grandchildren Dane and Helena of Bowersville, Georgia; Tia Antone Nitzel, (Kris) great grandchildren Taylor and Kaden, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Timothy Antone (Rachel)Oklahoma City; sister, Delma Jackson, Springfield, Colorado; brothers, Virgil (Doris)of Springfield; Curtis of Norman, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Anne of Oregon; Dorothy of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Loy never met a stranger and was always willing and ready to help people in need. He had various interests over the years including collecting knives, spurs, straight razors, and Louis L'Amour books. However, one of his most rewarding hobbies was raising and training longhorn steers. He won a number of trophies in parades in Texas and Colorado. In April 2001 during a visit from cousin Leroy Crane, Loy confessed Christ as his Savior. His struggles are over, and he is now with God.