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1935

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2018

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Lucille Holyoak Obituary

Longtime Durango resident Lucille "Boots" Marie Holyoak died Tuesday, Dec 25th, 2018 at her home. She was 83. Boots was born on September 2nd, 1935 in Yorktown, TX. Later in childhood her family moved to Bisbee, AZ, where she graduated high school. She raised three children in Bisbee before meeting the love of her life, Lyle Holyoak, Boots and Lyle were married on Oct. 3, 1969. In 1973, the Holyoaks moved to Durango, CO where Boots worked at The Durango Herald and Mercy Medical Center among others. Boots enjoyed competitive bowling through which she developed life-long friendships and took many cherished road trips around the state to bowling tournaments. Boots was also an avid fan of the Colorado Rockies since their inception. After admirably caring for Lyle while he battled ALS, she became actively involved with the Sacred Heart Parish where she created new and re-kindled old friendships with her church family. Mrs. Holyoak was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Lyle Holyoak. She is survived by son William McDowell of Tucson, AZ, daughters Dianne (Dan) Johnson of Tucson, AZ and Janis Short of Durango; grandchildren Jacob (Cynthia) Engle, Stacy Engle and Craig Short; and great-granddaughter Leighton. A service will be held at Sacred Heart Parish on Friday January 4th, 2019 at 11 AM and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 31, 2018.
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Sad news. I worked with her at Manny's Townhouse. She was a lot of fun to work with.The Lady Bowlers were pretty wild lol. I actually dated her daughter Diane for a while. Loveliest girl I've ever known.

Joe Mud

September 1, 2019

pauline obrien

January 5, 2019

Boots will surely be missed!! I have had many happy fun memories with her and her family members through out many years. Boots you are with the love of your life Lyle ❤ My deepest felt condolences to her entire family!❤ Love you!

Gail Walker

January 1, 2019

Back in the early 70's, I met Boots and Lyle.
We use to play cards with them. They were
the kindest and most fun people to be around.
They will be missed, So sorry for your loss.

Janet Tycksen Corey.

January 1, 2019

I'd like to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one Lucille Holyoak, may the words at 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 soothe your hearts.

December 31, 2018

My Condolences. As you reflect on the loving memories of you love one, may the words at Ps 37:29 bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

December 31, 2018

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