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Norma Yeager Obituary

Norma Jean Yeager, 94, of Durango, Colorado, died 1/17/2026, peacefully at night, Born 2/5/1931. No service will be held. A lifelong resident of La Plata County, she was born in Breen to Mae Kimsey and Willis Young. She was one of 8 children. She married Barney D. Yeager in 1947 and together they raised four children. Norma and Barney operated the Yeager Sawmill with their son, Ronny Paul. Norma also worked as a nurse's aide at old Community Hospital and at the Methodist Thrift Shop. She is survived by her children, Barney Leo, Bonnie Jean, Ronny Paul, Terry Lynn and by numerous granchildren, great-granchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 20, 2026.

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