Edwin "Ed" Wommer

1921 - 2016

Edwin "Ed" Wommer obituary, 1921-2016, Durango, CO

BORN

1921

DIED

2016

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Edwin Wommer Obituary

Ed Wommer passed away peacefully Monday, 2/01/2016, at Cottonwood Inn Nursing Home in Durango. He was 94 years old.

Ed was born 12/20/1921, to Henry Wommer and Martha Baily Wommer in Bayfield, CO. He was actively involved in the family ranch in the Pine River Valley from birth until his late 80's.

Ed is survived by his daughter Terri McMinn-Lewis; 4 grandchildren: Kyle & Dawn Wommer, Jeremy McMinn, & Jaime Messier, & 2 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Gosney-Wommer; son Monte Wommer, & daughter Lorna Farrow.

A Graveside Service will be held at Pine River Cemetery, Bayfield on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to: Florida Mesa Presbyterian Church 1024 C.R. 230, Durango, CO 81301.

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 2, 2016.
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Loved that man deeply. So loyal to my dad and to me personally

Jim Blazer

Family

January 27, 2024

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was so good to my boys (Bill and Matt Quintana) and they thought so much of him and spoke highly of him. He was a good man. You and your family are in my prayers.

Janeen McNeil-Martinez

February 4, 2016

You were a good man Mr Wommer.
I was inspired by the way you loved your cows and cared for your beautiful ranch. You will be missed.
My condolences to your family and friends.

Lisa D.

February 3, 2016

Thanks to Ed for letting my dad, Bill Watson, fish on his ranch with permission in 1950's and 1960's. Much appreciated. Fond memories of Ed.

Mike Watson

February 3, 2016

Terri, Jeremy, Jaime, Kyle, and Dawn--
Please accept the Watkins Family's sympathy for the loss of your Dad and Granddad. I'm glad that I got in a good visit with him last October.
He was so good to our family for so many years, and we will cherish many fond memories of our time with him on the ranch.
Phil Watkins

Phil Watkins

February 3, 2016

Ed was a good man, Terri my heart goes out to you and the kids, have fond memories of the Wommer family, Tom Vette

Thomas Vette

February 3, 2016

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