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David Harrison Obituary

David Harrison, 71, of Durango, Colorado, died 12/1/2022, Durango, Colorado, Born 3/10/1951. A service will be held at a private location. At age 71, Dave Harrison, beloved husband, father, festavarian, computer guru, caver, sailor, photographer and goof ball left us on December 1 , 2022. David is survived by the love of his life, of over 50 years, Theresa, his sons Tom Harrison and Chris Rohrer, 6 beautiful grandchildren and countless others who called him friend. We will miss you Dave. A consummate problem solver, we ask ourselves, "What Would Dave Do?".

Donations can be made to LaPlata County Search and Rescue, Durango Bluegrass Meltdown KSUT Public Radio.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 15, 2022.

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Cindy Lou Conway

January 4, 2023

You made life so much more interesting Dave. I will always treasure our friendship for the love and kindness you and Theresa generously gave to me from the moment we met. You set the bar high my friend on how to be a good person. I will always do my best to SMILE and KIF! I love you Theresa, my heart holds so much love and gratitude for you and Dave.

Ken Leonardo

December 26, 2022

RIP Dave

Shirley Anderson

December 17, 2022

RIP Dave. Now you can enjoy World wide music from your Heavenly seat. What a view you must have. Picture perfect.

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