Leslie W. Pitts

Leslie W. Pitts, born on August 8, 1960, in Hugo, Colorado, passed away on February 24, 2026. A dedicated mail carrier, Leslie also operated The Patio and The Golden Spike and had experience in various construction jobs throughout his life. He grew up in Byers and attended Byers High School, Northeastern Jr. College, and Colorado State University.

Leslie's passion for sports, especially golf, was evident to all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Illene Pitts of Greeley, Colorado; his sister, Brenda (Rick) Haines of Greeley, Colorado; and his nieces, Lindsay Reynolds of Waterloo, Iowa, and Sydney Haines of Sedona, Arizona. Leslie was preceded in death by his father, John J. Pitts, and his grandparents.

A graveside service will be held at Byers Cemetery, located at E 5th Avenue, Byers, Colorado, on March 19, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.

Following graveside service, there will be a luncheon at the American Legion in Byers.

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