Juanita Ainsley Obituary

I was fortunate to live a long, relatively healthy life, beginning January 13, 1938 and just now ending. My parents were Dencil and Rhoda Ainsley. I grew up in Virginia and have lived in many different states since then, the longest in Colorado. I have had several careers, as an occupational therapist, a psychologist and pursued an avocation as a painter.
The greatest passions of my life, the highest and the lowest, were the birth and then the untimely death of my remarkable son, David.
The guiding force of my life has been the relentless search for truth. My life and work have been a never-ending discovery of the human capacity to experience tragedy and grief and to emerge stronger for it. Art, especially visual art, and nature have provided the important esthetics in my life.
I hope that I have managed to do more good than harm in my efforts to help others. I get some pleasure in the realization that there is a kind of immortality when helpful influences ripple through the lives and relationships of others.

Published by The Durango Herald on May 29, 2018.
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I will miss you in life some times we all need a hero some one who steps in and comes to the rescue I will never for get her and the great inner strength to carry on and be a blessing to others..and to look deep with in my self I love you and will always thunk of you when I look to the mountains..

Paul Ainsley

Son

June 8, 2018

She was my granddaughters counselor for a couple of years when she practiced her business and Bayfield Colorado. She bought a home just a few doors down from us and Forest Lakes and we would see her walker dogs each and every day. She was such a beautiful lady to talk to you I'm sorry for whatever family is left my thoughts and my prayers are with you all.

Penny Johnson

Neighbor

June 2, 2018

Wowwhat a womanwhat a life! Aunt Juanita you have inspired us all! I didnt realize the total effect that you have had on my lifeuntil this past week. Since you left us, I have sensed you all around me. I have seen you in the sunrises and sunsets and in the new wildflowers blooming in the meadow. I have felt you in the rain and in the sun beaming down upon my face.

While walking and in deep thoughtI thought about you and all of the adventures and experiences in my life that you were responsible for. You were our teacher without us even knowing we were your students.

You showed me so many things. I have so many memories that you are in.

How successful you were in everything you did! What a role model! How strong! What an amazing, independent woman! You lived your life your wayin every wayand not only succeeded but became immortal as your helpful influence rippled through the lives and relationships of others.

I miss you. I love you. I admire you. I strive to be like you. I share my memories with my childrenand I thank you for everything that you have shared with me. You will live on through us and the things that you have taught usforever.

Bonnie Ainsley-Manke

Family

May 30, 2018

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