Verle R. Atkinson, 82, better known as "Sy", died Tuesday April 29, 2008, at Valley View Villa Nursing Home in Fort Morgan. He was born February 2, 1926, in Brush, to Carey & Irene Atkinson. He was born & raised on the Break "O" Day Ranch, south of Brush. Sy spent many productive years farming, growing prized alfalfa seed, and seed corn. He was very well known in his younger years for his handsome looks and his envied ability on the dance floor. Survivors include his sister, Wilma Bliss of Fairbanks, AK; and 2 brothers, Albert Ross Atkinson of Bakersfield, CA, and Walter Atkinson of Laramie, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Grace Mindrup, Ruth Kaufman, Mildred Peterson, Verne C. Atkinson, Nola Peterson, and Velma Harmon. A memorial service will be Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Brush at 11:00 AM. Inurnment will be in the Brush Memorial Cemetery.