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Dana Bright Obituary

Dana loved gardening, fishing, camping, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved finding "treasures:" at various thrift stores. She grew up on her family ranch as an only child and her horses were her greatest companion. She enjoyed rock hunting and exploring new places. She is survived by her life partner of 25 years John Vandermarliar, her daughter, Kelly Carl, her grandchildren Sara Carl, Wyatt Carl, his wife Zoe Carl and her great-granddaughter Caia Murry. Her daughter Lori Knuckles-Barbee and grandson Corey Meek. Numerous nieces and nephews and many life long friends. Dana was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Knuckles, her parents Lewis Bright and Loraine Bright, and numerous family and friends over the years.
A Celebration of life and potluck will be held at La Plata Canyon September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm

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

Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 28, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Dana Bright

Sep

27

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

La Plata Canyon

Durango, CO

Funeral services provided by:

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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