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Vicki Coon

1943 - 2018

Vicki Coon obituary, 1943-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

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Vicki Coon Obituary

Vicki Coon passed away at her home in Bayfield, CO 2/16/2018. Vicki was born in Craig, CO 7/13/1943 to Bonnie & Jim Clark. Vicki attended beauty school in Eureka, CA. She worked as a hair-dresser at Mary's Salon in Durango, CO for many years. After that, she taught cosmetology at Montez Academy in Durango & Cortez. Vicki worked as a bus driver for the 9-R school district for 5 years. In her older age, she enjoyed helping out at the Dolores Thrift Store. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Coon; and sister Rockie McClenden. Vicki is survived by sister Jammie Adams; daughters Joni Hurford & Jimi Hendricks; 6 grandkids & 8 great-grandkids; and many nieces & nephews. Vicki was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend, she will be missed dearly.

A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vicki Coon Memorial Fund at First National Bank of Durango.

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

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 19, 2018.

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Lynn Jones

May 11, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I remember her when I drove school bus for 9r briefly. She was a wonderful person.

Rod Wenzel

February 27, 2018

We loved her dearly. Rod W.

Alicia Harkins

February 21, 2018

I love you grammy

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