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Calista Davies

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Nov. 29, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Strater Hotel

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Calista Davies Obituary

Calista Davies, a long-time resident of Durango, passed away August 21, 2025 after a short illness at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her father John, mother Calista and sister Patricia. She was an artist, World Traveler, and an independent spirit. She was landlady to many youths in Durango for many years. She spend her winters in Scottsdale as well as Santa Fe, where her sister Patricia resided. She had a great love for the Southwest and its culture. She will be sorely missed.

There will be a celebration of life at the Strater Hotel, Saturday, November 29th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2025.

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