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Jonathan Dean Sells

1990 - 2015

Jonathan Dean Sells obituary, 1990-2015, Hesperus, Colorado

BORN

1990

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

Jonathan Sells Obituary

Jonathan Dean Sells joined his Creator on August 6, 2015 in Ignacio, CO.

Jonathan was born to Carol Baker and the late Vernon Sells on July 1, 1990. Most of Jonathan's life was spent enjoying Bear Dance, snowboarding and all that Colorado has to offer. Jonathan had a wonderful sense of humor and brought smiles to everyone he encountered. What set Jonathan apart was his willingness to see good in everyone as he was quick to forgive and gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. Jonathan had an infectious laugh, a giving heart, creativity and energy that touched everyone who surrounded him.

Jonathan is survived by his mother Carol Baker of Red Mesa; sisters: Rochá Rickel of Firestone, CO, and Demi Sells of Durango, CO, and the family and friends who have loved and supported him.

A graveside service will be held at Ouray Memorial Cemetery in Ignacio, CO on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m.

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

Published by The Durango Herald from Aug. 7 to Aug. 20, 2015.

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August 27, 2015

Carol, I'm am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He and my son Cameron Fisher were good friends. He spent quite a bit of time in my home and he was always polite and both my daughter & I could tell he had a good heart. I'm so sorry his life has been cut short. My prayers are with you.
Patricia Lenahan

Paul Moore

August 27, 2015

Carol and family, We were so sorry to hear about your Jonathan. Out hearts are with you.

MARLENE PEABODY

August 23, 2015

Carol & Family, I am sooo sorry about your son. Just remember the cherished memories you had together as mnother and son. Take care aand God Bless you at this sad of your loss.

Shari Titus

August 21, 2015

Carol, Rocha, Demi and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jonathan's passing. My heart breaks for you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all. God bless, Shari Humble Titus

Lena, Steve, & Summer Skye Gallegos-Youngman

August 20, 2015

Carol and the Baker clan,
We are so sorry for your loss of Jonathan, he will be forever missed, especially during Bear Dance time. He had an alluring personality and a smile for all he met. He, you, and your family will be in our prayers. Remember he is not alone, he is with the rest of the family members who are in the spirit world, they are helping him. With heartfelt sympathy & Love,
Lena, Steve, & Summer Skye

August 18, 2015

It is still so much not real to us, we are thinking of you all and the good healing to recover of this tragedy, no words can express a loss of a child... Jonathan will live in many hearts with good memories to fall back on. I read of his talent and the artist he was...his foot prints will remain, he was a kind funny young man. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Our sympathy to you and yours Carol.

Lisa & Andrew Frost
Arboles, CO

nideya begay

August 16, 2015

To my friend Johathan,
I was blessed to of met you and forever thankful for the time we spent together. Your wise words,
outgoing personality with that smile of yours a beautiful person inside and out for sure. I wish we
stayed in contact I would of liked to get to hear the cds you said you'd send and have more of your tagging /drawing.Remember when we went horse back riding? You said I made bare back look fun so you tried it, and as soon as I turn around you fall off the horse! Lol wasn't funny then but you laughed it off and got right back on :-) oh and our conversations, the games we played, the time and similar stories we shared the soft but powerful strength you have giving me just by being my friend shall live on and be passed along. Your very missed my friend.

August 13, 2015

Dear Carol and family...so sorry to hear of your loss! Condolences and heartfelt prayers are with you. Marge Borst

Amy (deKay) Crook

August 11, 2015

Carol, Demi, Roche, Linda, Shawna, Robert and Raymond,
I am so sorry for your loss. We are sending hugs and prayers.

Carla Gutierrez-Weatherly

August 10, 2015

Carol, I am sorry to hear of your families loss. Big hug to you friend.

August 10, 2015

Dear Carol and family,

Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Regina Dunn

Gary Whalen

August 10, 2015

Carol, Demi and Roshae we are so sorry for your loss, Jonathan will be greatly missed, you are in our thoughts and hearts. Gary and Teri

August 9, 2015

Dear Carol, Shawna, and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss, we are thinking of you all. Love Jamie and Julie Carpenter

August 9, 2015

Dear Carol, Demi and Rocha', My wife, Diane, and I send our deepest condolences on your loss of Jonathan. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. Warm Regards, Lynn & Diane Woomer

August 9, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathy in your recent loss.
Dale Santistevan and family

August 9, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathy in your recent loss. Dale Santistevan & Family

August 9, 2015

Carol, Demi and Roshae,
My deepest condolences to you. I remember knowing your all "back in the day" and will remember your wonderful family at our clinic pot lucks. God Bless You and Jonathan. We know that he is with the Creator and with your mother Diana and the "Musatch".
Marge Barry

August 8, 2015

Carol, Demi & Rocha,
I am so sorry about Jonathan
Thoughts and prayers
Tom and Annabelle Family

Laurena, Anthony, Leon Burch

August 8, 2015

To Carol, Demi & Rocha, OUR deepest condolences to you on Jonathan..We are very saddend to hear of his sudden passing. We are thinking about you & the family, keeping you all in prayer.

August 8, 2015

To the mother of Jonathan Sells. We've never met but my son knew your son. His roommate is Davy who I understand was Jonathan's best friend. I just want you to know that my heart breaks for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. May God' s peace be with you.

Laura McNew

Chris LaRose

August 8, 2015

My heart-felt condolences to Carol, Demi and Rashay. Blessings to all of you and to Jonathon.

Sheri Rochford Figgs

August 8, 2015

Carol and family, I am sending my heartfelt sympathy and love.

August 7, 2015

carol im so sorry for your lost bless jonathan

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