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Lillian Bodine

1950 - 2024

Lillian Bodine obituary, 1950-2024, Durango, CO

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

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Durango, Colorado

Lillian Bodine Obituary

Lillian Bodine (Bowden) passed away Friday, December 6th, 2024 at her home. She was born September 6th, 1950, at the old Mercy Hospital in Durango. When she was young her family moved to Boise, Idaho. A few years later they moved back to Oxford and lived on the family farm. Later in her teen years the family lived on East Animas Road (County Road 250).

Lillian graduated from the old Durango High School in 1968 and met her husband, Chuck Bodine, shortly before graduation. They were married October 20th, 1968, and were happily married 56 years.

Lillian is survived by her husband, a brother, William Bowden, a daughter, Nikol Hampton, and two sons, James Bodine and Scott Bodine, four grandchildren (Audra, Jarryn, Troy, Quincy) and 2 great grandchildren (Jeremy and Ashlyn).

She was an avid gardener, bowler, and always had a project she was working on, especially if it involved the little Kubota tractor. Lillian loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at her home in Bayfield at 1590 North Mountain View Drive on Saturday, December 21st from 2pm to 5pm. Please stop by and share your memories.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations in her name to Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado (https://cancersupportswco.org/home/donate/).

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

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 12, 2024.

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Linda Chapin

December 18, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to the family.

Barbara Hopper (Wittwer)

December 15, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a great friend. We had some good times together. She was loved ,and will be missed.

Steve Romero

December 13, 2024

She was such a sweet lady. I knew from my high school years. She was always a good person
I send you my condolences to all her family. This world has lost a wonderful lady!

john becay

December 13, 2024

My condolences for the loss of Lillian. She was very much a part of my growing up in Durango. Her vibrant spirit could be counted on to liven up any gathering. She was a treasured part of our lives as young people in dgo and i cherish her memory.. Peace for all that knew her.

Carolyn Torske

December 13, 2024

What a Beautiful Dear Friend. I met Lillian at an ice skating party at their family farm in Oxford. When I started seventh grade, at Smiley Jr. high, they held an orientation in the auditorium. I looked up and saw Lillian and her siblings sitting behind me. That´s all it took! We had such a friendship. While in high school we sang in mixed choir and Grandioso. We sang in a trio with Ruthie, her sister, in a talent show. When we graduated we sang for Baccalaureate. We were in each others weddings (Maid of Honors). What fun time we had getting into trouble, dragging main, spending the nights with each other. I flew to Durango in April to see her from Michigan. I loved her dearly.

Delia Bell

December 13, 2024

During the late 60's I met Lillian and her sister Virginia and Betty started babysitting for me in the 70's. They lived on east animas during that time and sent home fresh milk with me. Billy and Betty were both humble and hard working. My first memory of Lillian was her working at the A&W which is now Griego's. She car hopped and was the cutest thing ever!! My sincerest sympathy for this beautiful family. Delia Bell

Hanne & Ed Howlett

December 12, 2024

Lillian was a beautiful woman inside and out. I pray her journey was peaceful. Our condolences, prayers and love to the family.

Mike & Kathy Bowden

December 12, 2024

Sorry for the loss of cousin Lillian may Our Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow

Connie Layman (cousin)

December 12, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

JUDY COLBY ADAMS

December 12, 2024

So sorry for you loss.

Sandi (Rea) Walker

December 12, 2024

Lilly was one of my very best friends at the Oxford School. We lost touch when she moved to Durango but reconnected on Facebook. She and her family were so good to me. My condolences to the family.

Debbie Thomas Blackshere

December 12, 2024

So sorry to hear about Lillian. We hung out at school from time to time. She was a really neat person, and funny. Sounds like she had an awesome life and a beautiful family. I will hold them all in my heart and prayers. May she finally be at Peace.

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