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Laurel "Laurie" Banks

1956 - 2018

Laurel "Laurie" Banks obituary, 1956-2018, Durango, CO

BORN

1956

DIED

2018

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

Laurel Banks Obituary

Mrs. Laurel "Laurie" Banks (nee Guillet) died peacefully at home on 5/27/2018 in Cortez, CO at the age of 62.

Laurie is survived by her husband of 41 years William "Bill" Banks, her siblings Joan (Larry) Ruble, Adelbert "Del" (Barbara) Guillet III, Betsy Phillips, Marcie Guillet. her two children Kristen Banks & Nate (Ranota) Banks, her four grandchildren Dusti, Tayah, Pacian, & Anastasia. She is preceded in death by her parents Adelbert Guillet Jr. & Evelyn "Ruth" Guillet.

Laurie was born on 2/17/1956 in Cortez, CO to Adelbert Guillet Jr. & Evelyn "Ruth" Guillet (nee Fossum). She graduated from Montezuma-Cortez High School in 1974. She married her sweetheart William "Bill" Banks, in 1977. She was a loving wife, mother, & eventually a grandmother to her family. She always had a word of advice to anyone with a need.

A funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, 6/1/2018 at Cortez Church of the Nazarene, with a reception to follow. Pastor Anthony Maes will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Laurie's life. Arrangements have been made through Hood Mortuary.

Published by The Journal on May 30, 2018.
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June 3, 2018

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Mark and Marilyn Madsen

May 31, 2018

Nice person with good advice. If you needed an ear she lent one.

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May 31, 2018

Kristen and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God gives you strength during this time.

April Dunn

May 30, 2018

Rest in peace Laurie fly with angels.

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May 30, 2018

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