Riley Lee Pollard, 78, of Gunnison, Colorado, passed away on July 3, 2025.
He was born in Blanco, Texas on Jan. 13, 1947 to Brice Riley Pollard and Alma Lee Dyer. Riley attended school in Texas before enlisting in the army in 1964. He was discharged honorably in 1967.
Riley fell in love with the Gunnison Country, traveling here on family vacations and hunting trips. He moved to Gunnison permanently with his family in 1978. He worked as an auto mechanic during his career. He spent as much time as he could up in the mountains. He enjoyed hunting, camping and driving around to his favorite spots. One of Riley’s hobbies after retirement included rebuilding and refinishing furniture.
Riley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Teresa Gayle (Page) Pollard, son Thomas Lee Pollard (Gina Snow-Pollard), daughter Tracie Leigh Pollard-Wise (Lee Wise), and beloved granddaughters Lacie Wise and Jenna Wise.
In honor of Riley’s wishes, the family will hold a small, private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Six Points and/or the Gunnison Country Food Pantry.
