People

: Lee Robert Willits; State Representative from Denver for two terms. he was also a county commissioner in Eagle County for several terms. Grandfather of Dudley Mitchell. Husband of Cornelia (Robinson) Willits.

: Lee Spann; Married high school sweethearts Polly. Great grandfather began the family legacy, which he passed down to his descendants. Born on the ranch just west of Gunnison, Lee admits he’s one of those rare individuals who’s lived in the same house his whole life. He spent only a couple of years away from the operation while serving in the armed forces in Korea and while studying at Colorado State University. After that, it was back to the ranch, raising Herefords and building a family. Ever busy with boards and committees, Lee served on the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection and the Colorado River District Board. He also worked with the local Jr. Livestock Committee and for the Western State Colorado University Foundation. He’s a former president of the Gunnison County Stockgrowers and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. Source: http://www.cattlemensdays.com/parade-marshals/

: Lee Taramarcaz; Third generation rancher in Gunnison Valley, Served in U.S. Army during the 1950's, former member of Farm Bureau and Gunnison Conservation District, (from 2016 Cattlemen's Days brochure)

: Lee Warner; He was born in New York, and first came to Colorado to work in his uncle's bank in Telluride. In 1909, he moved to Fruita, where he also worked in a bank. He was a photographer.

: Lee Watson; A lawyer in the firm Griffith and Watson in early Twentieth century Grand Junction.

: Lee Willets; Cousin of Dudley Mitchell who lived in El Jebel, Colorado.

: Lee Willis; A state representative from Eagle County, Colorado who lived at the El Jebel Ranch. Grandfather of Dudley W. Mitchell.

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