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Daniel Lee Bender

1949 - 2024

Daniel Lee Bender obituary, 1949-2024, Durango, Colorado

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Daniel Bender Obituary

Daniel Lee Bender, 74, of Durango, Colorado, died 7/4/2024, at home, surrounded by family, Born 9/21/1949. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10556 Hwy 550 South, Durango. In 1972, Dan married Jon Adele Bender (Long) of Hoytville, Ohio. Jon & Dan have two daughters, Rachael (Mike) Latham and Rebekah (Sam) Eggleston. He and his wife are also blessed with grandchildren: Dasha, Danya, Rebekah, Grace, Barry, Daniel, Sienna, Bud and Cody. Full obituary at hoodmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project or Summit Early Learning Center in Durango (Summit Church).

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Published by The Durango Herald from Jul. 6 to Jul. 8, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Bender

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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July 17, 2024

I didn´t have the pleasure of knowing Dan but I did know Jack. Sending thoughts and prayers.

Cerner Hassan

Other

July 15, 2024

My sympathizes. Jon I was in Rainbow with you. My memory of Dan was he came to Findlay once in a brand new cruiser. He stopped at the water treatment plant to see David and was going to take Dietschs ice cream back to Durango!!!!

Roberta Stober

Other

July 14, 2024

A great guy. Lost touch after high school but fond memories from that time

Paul Silverstein

School

July 14, 2024

Janice Grubb, classmate Findlay Ohio class of 67. An all around nice guy!

Janice Grubb

School

July 13, 2024

So sorry for this loss! Knew Danny as a child. We were neighbors and I off and on wondered where he lived. Many times to play together with him and his sister and brothers!
Pennie (Johnston) Wells

Pennie Wells

Friend

July 13, 2024

Jon and Family, So sorry for your loss. Prayers.

Donna (Apple) Cacavio

Family

July 12, 2024

Dan was true law enforcement professional. Enjoyed knowing him for several years and having the opportunity to work with him on many joint agency cases. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and entire family.
-Retired Durango Police Captain Smith

Dale Smith

Work

July 9, 2024

I met Dan through our love for photography. He and my husband also became friends. He talked often of his love for his family. I will miss his photographs and his friendship.

Lori and Butch Bresina

Friend

July 9, 2024

Dan was one of a kind. He was a professional associate, but most importantly a friend. Most notable to me is that Dan always looked out for others more so than for himself. He was selfless and his service regardless of who or what he was engaged with. Dan was a red white and blue American Patriot.

Doug

Friend

July 8, 2024

Sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Knew him at the sheriff's office many years ago. Remember he was a poet among many other things. Condolences to his family. Barbara b.

Barbara benson

Work

July 7, 2024

I did not know him personably, but really enjoyed his truly beautiful photos of nature.

Jerry Lucius

Other

July 7, 2024

So enjoyed his photos of the areas around Durango. God bless his family.

Margaret Sharp

Other

July 7, 2024

Great man to work with!

J.D. McKnight

Work

July 6, 2024

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Memorial Events
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Jul

13

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

10556 Hwy 550, south of Durango, CO

Funeral services provided by:

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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