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William "Bill" Roberts

1950 - 2024

BORN

1950

DIED

2024

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William Roberts Obituary

William "Bill" Roberts, 73, of Durango, Colorado, died 2/8/2024, in Durango with family by his side, Born 6/1/1950. A service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Durango, 1159 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter: Jordan (Ethan) Anderson; son: Ian (Hannah) Junkermann; two grandchildren: Elisha and Grace; siblings: Anne (Dennis) Averyt and Barbara (Russ Sherrie) Roberts; many extended family and wonderful friends. A complete obituary will follow.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 11, 2024.

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Anita Murphy

February 29, 2024

I worked with Bill for awhile together at the Durango Herald. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and wit, he always made me laugh. Ran into him quite often in City Market shopping. My deepest condolences to his extended family, he will be missed.

Janet Reedy

February 17, 2024

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

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