Perry Robert Venard, 70, of Rocky Ford, passed away June 30, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Rocky Ford on February 19, 1949 to George and Verda Venard. He spent his childhood in Brush and Akron Colorado, before his family returned to La Junta his 8 th grade year.

He graduated from La Junta High School in 1967. He had a degree in accounting from CSU which wasn't much help in his chosen profession, plumbing. He seldom charged what his services were worth. He and his wife, Judy were married 42 years. They had one daughter, Sarah who was Perry's pride and joy. Perry and Judy owned BB nite club in Rocky Ford for 18 years. Perry loved life; over his 70 years he was Mr. High School, loved by fellow students especially the girls. He was a thespian, and athlete and an excellent student. He was a wonderful friend. He was a very hard worker and provided for his family until the end. He was a good husband and the best dad on the planet. He was a very supportive and caring Papa. He loved water skiing and in his early 20's did it professionally. He continued skiing into his 60's, last seen slalom skiing behind is son in-laws jet ski. He was an avid bowler, and won many trophies, but never rolled the "infamous" 300. He loved to sing and often would just break out in song, and most of the time no one knew the tune. He was a wild man and never had a problem telling what he thought. He was a jokester and most people appreciated it, although occasionally Judy didn't find it all that funny… He had a great knowledge of many subjects. If you found yourself in a conversation with him on a subject he didn't know much about, he would do the research to make sure the next time he saw you he could one up ya. He loved sports, fishing, storytelling, music, and classic movies. For the last 17 years he has lived for his beloved grandson, Quinton. They were best buds always going fishing, hunting or just talking about life. He was Red Corn Racing videographer and was very close to his son in-law Kelly Yutterman. They had coffee almost every morning for the last 18 years.

As Perry would say "I'm rougher and tougher than a country briar and I can dive deeper and come up drier than any S.O.B. in this here county! And he did right off that wagon seat!" A hole will be left in the hearts of everyone who loved Perry.

Perry is survived by Wife Judy of the family home, Daughter Sarah (Kelly) Yutterman, Grandson Quinton Venard, TJ Oliver and children, Brother Tom (Polly) Venard, Sister Ruth (son Clayton) Venard and many more extended family members. The family would like to thank everyone for all their support.

A memorial will be held at the Rocky Ford Elks Lodge on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford – Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.