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(Pictured left to right) David Miller, YFS Chief Program Officer; Shirley Johnson, Lemley Fund Advisor; Shelly Flack, Director of YFS’ Girls Inc. of Rapid City; John Way, YFS Foundation Board President; and Tonya Johnson, YFS Board President pose with the check for $24,614 that will be used to support the programs of YFS.
On January 13, 2020, Youth & Family Services (YFS) staff and supporters toasted a man who left behind a legacy of sharing his passion and resources with the youth of western South Dakota.
Before he passed away in 1983, Dr. Ray E. Lemley, an area physician, rancher, amateur photographer, paleontologist, world traveler, and visionary commissioned a special trust fund that would annually provide monetary support to YFS programs. It was Lemley’s desire to be able to continue supporting the charities he loved, even after his death. He also hoped his gift would encourage and inspire others to consider leaving a legacy gift.
At this year’s annual luncheon to honor Dr. Lemley, YFS received a check for $24,614 from the Lemley Memorial Trust to help support children and families in our community. Since the trust’s beginning, more than $893,600 in earnings have been distributed to YFS programs. The proceeds from his trust are restricted to photography equipment and supplies, art classes, library materials, and other similar educational items.
