Virgil E. 'Virg' Saylor went home to his resting place on Sunday, Jan.16, 2022, at the North Colorado Medical Center after valiantly and bravely battling viral pneumonia. A memorial celebration will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday May 28, 2022, at Christ United Methodist Church with Pastor Kristie Firme officiating. He will be laid to rest at Leroy cemetery.

Virg was born on January 22, 1930, in Fleming, Colorado to Claude Saylor and Blanche Plog. Being born into a farming family, Virg was no stranger to hard work at any point in his life. Virg started at a young age to be responsible for many chores at his home, graduating to working on his dad's threshing crew and working to train horses. Virg adored his horse Babe and spent many hours riding. Virg would often point out the 'lines' of horses bodies and the beauty of certain equines to his daughters.

As a young person, Virg enjoyed ice and roller skating and dancing. He was known to always be involved in in playful jokes and antics, some of which came with stiff consequences! He continued this trait of telling jokes and playing pranks throughout his adult life.

The day came when Virg enrolled in the Army to fulfill his patriotic duty fighting in the Korean War. Virg became very observant of the workings of politics and government during the war, and consequently, critical of these machinations.

Virg returned from the war a definite rebel. Everyone who knew him, knew he was a man of strong opinions that stemmed from his experiences. To the day he passed, this was true of his nature.

Virg married Barb Fryrear and had three daughters. He enjoyed being active in his daughters' lives – teaching them to ice skate, taking them sledding, summer vacations to the mountains, teaching them mechanics, going to Father-Daughter banquets, being involved with youth group and other numerous events. He continued this involvement with his grandchildren.

Virg's second passion, next to his family, was dancing. He belonged to dancing groups and was known to go to dances throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas or anywhere a good band was playing. He valued his group of 'dancing buddies' and had many enjoyable times!

Virg also loved to travel. He traveled many places with his high school sweetheart, JaLois Taylor. These times were of great joy for him. Virg is and will be greatly missed. He was a loyal father/grandfather, partner, and friend.

He is survived by his daughters Kathi L'Belle, New Mexico; Peggy Kokes and Mark, Crook; Laurie Burke and Keith, Elizabeth. Grandchildren: Jon & Tiffany Borth Jorgensen, Sara and Chris Vincent, Mary and Fabian Medina, Cameron and Malorie Kokes, Conor Kokes, Spencer Kokes, Craig and Paige Burke. Great grandchildren: Ira, Levana, Rowan Borth-Jorgensen; Caellum and Cassidy Vincent; Annalisa and Freya Medina.