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David Shrum Obituary

Longtime Durango resident and FLC grad (BA, History 1967) David L. Shrum passed away in hospice care in CO. Springs on August 3, 2018.
David ran his own Durango home repair business (Shrumco, Inc.) for many years. He was active in the Durango Community theater scene for an extended time and was a Denver-born Colorado native. He graduated from Denver's Lincoln High in 1963.
David was an independent-minded sort who was a Navy Veteran (diver), an American Patriot and was enshrined in September 2011 into the Fort Lewis College Athletic Hall of Fame for his prowess as a nationally-ranked collegiate gymnast in the mid-1960's. His career took him to many places: Hawaii, Florida, Vietnam, Utah, Durango, Antigua et al.

David is survived by his sister Becky, brothers James and Peter, step-siblings Jani, Ernie, Chris, Robin, and Megan, nieces Chelli and Kate, nephews Shane and J.P., and numerous other relatives and special friends.
He was predeceased by his mother Margie, father Paul, sister Dianne, and wife Gerri.
R.I.P., Brother David.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 2, 2019.
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Dave asked me to go to his Senior Prom with him but I didn't, because of another involvement. Wish I had gone because I've thought about him many times over the years and always wondered, what if ??? ... He was that kind of guy, even in high school.

Beve Bono

February 20, 2020

So shocked and sorry to read about Dave. He was one of a kind, a very special guy. I still owe him $5 from high school.

Beve Davies

February 20, 2020

How can I describe what a lifetime of knowing David Shrum means to me; the first time at age 13. Progress Plunge...a splash. Coppertone Sun Tan Lotion...First Love. We went our separate ways, but always remained connected...usually with my calling him on August 18 to wish him Happy Birthday. The last conversation several months ago was political, of course. He was living in Colorado Springs, annoyed with me that I had not stopped to see him on my way to Arizona. A lesson...a life lesson he taught me. Reach out now if you have a friend. Never give up an opportunity to see them, hug them.

Vaya Con Dios my David. I will see you on the other side.

Tamara Berens

July 16, 2019

Dave was a great guy. He remodeled my kitchen in the 80s. Always kind and fun to be around. My heart hurts for the Shrum family. He will truly be missed.

Linda Carmean -Horton

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July 10, 2019

I used to work with Dave back in the late 1970s, surveying pipeline in the Four Corners area. We worked for Fred Reed. Those were some good days. I'll miss you Dave, you brought a lot of laughs into my life then.

Bob Brown

July 4, 2019

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