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1913
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2016
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Ethel Barger Obituary
Ethel lived her whole life in Durango. She married George Boughan about 1930 in Durango and together they had 4 children. She loved the color red and listening to Elvis Presley. She experienced Durango by dining at Francisco's, drinking Cokes at the El Rancho and the American Legion, shopping at the local thrift store and watching the first Spanish Trails Fiesta and parade.
Ethel is survived by: daughter, Blanche Payne; sons Earl Boughan and Louie (Margaret) Boughan; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Johnny Boughan; grandchildren, Scott Payne, Hope Boughan, Albertson Linson.
On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 2pm, there will be a graveside service at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Hood Mortuary - Durango.
September 17, 2016
To the Barger family, Sorry for the loss of your loved one.May the God of all comfort,comfort you in these difficult time.
September 17, 2016
Mrs. Barger was a great lady and she certainly lived a full and lovely life. My best regards to her family and friends. Suzanne Garcia
Barbara Boughan
September 14, 2016
I miss you, Grandma....You were the strongest lady I have ever known! Dad said you would probably outlive him...he was right. My heart is broken....I love you & will always remember you! I'll see you on the other side.
Dad (Johnny)& Grandma
Barbara Boughan
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Her 98th birthday
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Grandma & Myra Herrera Brittain
Barbara Boughan
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Grandma & GrandDad
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As a little girl
Barbara Boughan
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Her home in Breen, CO
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Dora Bondurant Allen, her Mother
Barbara Boughan
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The strongest Lady I've ever known
Barbara Boughan
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Johnny(Dad), Earl, Grandma, Blanche, & Louie....her children
Barbara Boughan
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Grandma turned 95 years old on this day
Barbara Boughan
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Charles Allen, Her Dad
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I took this picture just before receiving the news, that she had ascended to Heaven
Barbara Boughan
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Grandma & Rudy
Barbara Boughan
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Dad & Grandma
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