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Janet VanKirk Obituary

Janet Van Kirk, 70, of Durango, died 1/6/2020, surrounded by family, Born 12/12/1949. Service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Larry; children: Tim (Dana) Neal, Teresa Neal-Van Kirk, and Valeria (Carson) Van Kirk-Busch; grandchildren: Nick, Matt, Lannis, and Adeline; great grandson, Oden; siblings: Carolyn Ward, Peggy Segritti, and Joe Lahrmer; sister-in-law, Paula (Bart) Rabkin; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and close friends. She was loved and cherished by her family and will be dearly missed. Janet Van Kirk

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 8, 2020.

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Bianca Hayes

January 9, 2020

Even though its been years since Ive seen you, I have always and will always remember your infectious smile and loving heart! Ill always cherish the memories I have of the many slumber parties at your home, the wonderful homemade pizza you always made for Val and I and the many, many episodes of Unsolved Mysteries that we watched! May you now Rest In Peace and Godspeed my friend. Love always, Bianca

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