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David William Saunders

1953 - 2017

David William Saunders obituary, 1953-2017, Durango, CO

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1953

DIED

2017

David Saunders Obituary

David William Saunders passed away on June 27, 2017 at The Haven of Show Low in Arizona. He was born on October 14, 1953 in Colorado Springs to Barbara Ann and William Gene Saunders. He was married to Judith Ann Saunders for 36 years and was a heavy equipment operator which he really enjoyed. Dave retired in 2015 to fish the lakes and drive his RZR, with Judy, through the beautiful forests of Heber-Overgaard, AZ. He made many good friends here. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, his sister, Kathy Tomac, brother, Mike Saunders, nephews, Greg Oswald, Eli Tomac, Paul and Ian Saunders and niece, Michelle Kemp. A celebration of life will be held at a date, place and time to be announced.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 17, 2017.
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He was my first boyfriend at age 6 when he lived next door on west third. Thinking of him and his family.

Mary El (Hogan) Emrich

July 31, 2017

A great friend through the years of Durango, i.e. 60's thru 70's and beyond. My condolences to Judy and Dave's Family. Beer Stocks are lowering in investment value.

Phil Ebel

July 22, 2017

My condolences to David's family. We were raised in the same neighborhood and spent many childhood hours playing and enjoying life at that age. May your happy memories of David bring you peace.

Marcella Gomez

July 19, 2017

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