John W. Lemaster passed away on July 15, 2024, he was 62 years old. John was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to Thomas R. “Tom” Lemaster and Virginia “Sue” Lemaster (Kean) on October 3, 1961.

John was young when the family moved to Colorado. He attended schools both in the Appleton and Fruita, CO area. He graduated from Varnum High School in 1980. John loved riding horses and participated in rodeo and roping competitions for several years. In August of 1980, John married Zoe Scott at Spruce Lodge on the Grand Mesa. They spent over 30 years together as a couple. John worked several years as a carpenter and then his interest turned to law enforcement. He worked for a year with a security firm in Grand Junction and then in 1984 he joined the Mesa County Sheriff’s Department. John worked initially in Detention, but over the ensuing years, after graduating from CLETA, he worked as Patrol, Crime Scene Technician, SPRT member, Joint Drug Task Force member, and a Professional Standards Unit Deputy. He was a driving instructor, range officer and field training officer. He left the Department in 2010.

John was an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting, camping, hiking, fishing and passing along his knowledge to his sons while camping. Later in life he took a great interest in motorcycles and riding.

John’s father Tom preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Virginia “Sue” Lemaster of Seminole, OK, sister, Dora Sue “Susie” (Lemaster) Davis and husband Davey of Seminole, OK. Sons, Jesse G. Lemaster (Sarah Lemaster) of Orange City, IA, and Jason W. Lemaster of Grand Junction, CO. Grandchildren, Azariah Lemaster and Tirzah-Rey Lemaster of Grand Junction, CO. Nephews, Portal Bellamy of Tulsa, OK, and Sean Willis of Seminole, OK. Niece, Brittany Willis of Seminole, OK.

John was laid to rest on July 21, 2024, at Little Cemetery in Seminole, OK near his father.

Memorial services are scheduled for 6 p.m. on August 23, 2024, at Crosspoint Church, 2697 Highway 50, Grand Junction, Colorado. Pastor Daniel Deering officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Go Fund Me, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

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