He spent his childhood in the San Luis Valley and in LaSalle, Colo., graduating from LaSalle High having been an all-around athlete. He was all-state football, basketball and baseball. Elmer started college at Adams State as a freshman starter on the football team until he unfortunately broke his leg playing against Air Force Academy.
Elmer was a heavy equipment operator working in road construction, for San Miguel County, for the City of Delta, and for Delta County before retiring in 2004. Other jobs included working for the Town of Telluride, Colorado Division of Wildlife, UPS, and several ranches and farms. He also had his own business outfitting for deer and elk hunting for 10 years.
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In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in the name of Elmer Vannest has been established at Bank of the West, 402 Main Street, Delta, Colo.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.
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