Posted on: Lake Co. Co Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Co/LakeObits/10120 Surname: Perry ------------------------- Neil Dudley Perry, 82, died April 4 at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver. He was born in Dunkerton, Iowa on Sept. 11, 1918 to Dudley J. and Ann H. (Hazel) Perry. He went to school in Dunkerton and, following his high school graduation, he attended Chilicothy Business School. He then entered the United States Army Air Corp, serving in the Air Corp from 1941 to 1950. Then he reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served there from 1957 to 1969, when he retired. After his service to his country, he moved to Colorado where he was a partner in the K.O.A. Aqua Ramon Camp Ground in Del Norte. In 1975, he and his first wife, Mary B. Smitherman, purchased the Mt. Royal Motel in Frisco and ran it for 10 years before selling it in 1985. They then moved to Leadville where he retired. She died in 1988 On July 1, 1992 he married the former Naomi (Deulen) Fillmore. Together they enjoyed many trips. He loved the mountains, especially walking in them. He also enjoyed skiing, golfing and was an avid sports fan. One of his favorite pastimes was watching baseball games. He served as the chaplain of the Leadville V.F.W. Post #859 and was also a member of A.A.R.P. and active with the Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Mary; and brothers Cecil and Kenneth. He is survived by his wife Naomi Perry, Leadville; daughter Cheryl A. (Gary) Dove, Los Osos, Calif., sons Dr. R. Michael Perry, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Albert N. Perry, Loveland; and William R. (Darlene) Perry, in San Luis Obispo, Calif.; setpdaughter Debbie (Ed) Acre, Leadville; step-son David (Patricia) Fillmore, Springfield, Mo.; sisters Mary Jane (Walter) Russell, Aurora; and Georgia (Sam) Rusco, Newaygo, Mich. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. The service was held April 7 at the First United Presbyterian Church in Leadville. The Reverend Tom Abbott officiated and Lizabeth Firestone sang accompanied by Lynette Boothe. Pallbearers were Michael, Bert and Bill Perry, Ed Acre, Jim-Ed Acre and Angelo Pascetti. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetary with a committal by the V.F.W. Post #859. Following the interment, the family received friends at a reception at the Senior Center. Arrangements were handled by Bailey Funeral Home.