Deon Mertz

1927 - 2020

Deon Mertz obituary, 1927-2020, Durango, Colorado

BORN

1927

DIED

2020

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

Deon Mertz Obituary

Deon Mertz, 92 years, of Durango, Colorado , died 1/1/2020, surrounded by family at Mercy Hospice House, Born 5/4/1927. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at First United Methodist Church. Deon was proceded in death by her husband Clyde Mertz, who passed in 2009.

She is survived by her sons Thomas, Richard, Charles and Daniel and their families.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church.

A full obituary can be seen at www.hoodmortuary.com Deon Mertz

Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 6, 2020.
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I am so sad to hear of Deons passing. I absolutely adored visiting with her at her dental appointments. She was by far my favorite. She talked about her sons a lot and was always so thoughtful and kind to me. She had a wonderful disposition and never complained. I always wished we could just sit and talk for hours, she was so fun to be around. I aspire to be like her some day, she is a wonderful woman and I will miss our visits greatly.

Terra

January 29, 2020

I met Deon last summer thru my son, who was her gardener. I was in Durango looking for a job and spent many days visiting with her. In the short time that I knew Deon she touched my heart and soul. She was such a positive energetic woman, always wanting to learn about me and my life. Her attitude about life was infectious. I can only hope to live my life in the same way she did. I will miss her terribly. It was a honor to get to know her.
Paula Clanahan

Paula Clanahan

January 11, 2020

Deon and Clyde shared a love of fun, arts and community. It was a privilege to have know them both.
Deon was a force to be reckoned with and strong, and independent to the end. As a single woman living in the country, she was my inspiration. A model to inspire for. (I too have lost a husband and live alone...and she helped inspire me.)
She helped me on several occasions with fundraisers to help support the arts in this community. A Fundraiser for Durango Friends of the Arts and hosting a Garden Club event (for me) at her own home and gardens.
She was honest, forthright, well spoken, and fun loving. Again, I say, it was an honor to have known her, and she lives on in the spirit of many of us, that she has touched. Sincere sympathies to her family!
Kristi Nelson
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January 9, 2020

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

Mary and Doug Ervin

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January 7, 2020

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