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Donald Curtis Obituary

Donald Lee "Don" Curtis , 72, of Cortez, died 2/13/2017 at his residence . Born 8/16/1944.

Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Lifeway Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made in Don's name to the Southwest Open High School.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal on Feb. 14, 2017.

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Dan & Mary Imel

March 16, 2017

Dear Louise & families, we are so saddened to hear about Don. Sorry we were not able to go to his service. Please know we share our sadness with you. Don was a loving person and loved his family so much. I worked with him for many years at Safeway. Always happy and he spread happiness with everyone near him. Never seen Don without a smile and a kind word. Louise and family , please accept our sorrow with you and your family. May God watch over you all and you can know that God is happy to have such a wonderful person in His Heavenly Home. Love to all of you.

Theresa Haydon-Nasuta

February 23, 2017

We send our condolences and prayers to you in your time of grief.

Donna Pettingill

February 21, 2017

Louise, Joyce, and family. I am feeling for you during this hurtful time. So sorry for your loss. So glad Don had you all.

Jane E Duncan

February 21, 2017

Louise, So sorry to hear about Don. Thinking of you and your family. Jane E

Amber Sword-Burgess

February 19, 2017

My condolences. It's been years but I've always remembered you all with happy memories. May God's peace be upon you all and may you be surrounded with love and support during this time and always.

John L Long

February 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Don was always a uplifting friend. He will be missed,by many.

Nancy Scheuerman Millard

February 19, 2017

I remember having nice conversations with Don at work, or just on a side walk somewhere in town. He was never too busy to be a neighbor, or wave, smile and say "hi". We need more like Don on this planet, miss him already.

Agnes & Gary

February 18, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and every day.

Doug and Kim Maxwell

February 18, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a very nice person. You all are in our prayers. We will remember his beautiful smile.

Vonita Hinton

February 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Don and I want to highschool together.We lived next door to them. Will miss visiting with him and his big hugs. R.I P. My friend. Vonita

Billie Shull

February 17, 2017

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Don. He was a dear friend. I will always remember his ready smile and outgoing personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. RIP Don.

Donnie Lee

February 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Donald. Please know that our thoughts and love is going to you. I will tell mom and dad.

Herma Watson

February 16, 2017

Louise & Family So sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a very good and gentle man. I was so lucky to have him with Bill when he was ill. My love and prayers to all of you Herma

kathy petrose

February 16, 2017

Don helped me with my grandfather.A long time back. Don was a good man, so glad to have known him .I am so sorry for your lose.

Ellis Miller

February 16, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We enjoyed a nice friendship back in the day. My condolences to all the family.

Shelley Schmitz

February 16, 2017

Don was happy helping others. He always had an encouraging word and a great smile. My heartfelt sympathy to the family. May our Lord comfort you with many good memories of the life you shared.

Stephanie Papoff

February 15, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I loved to listen to him play his bass guitar during church.

JoAn Brown

February 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Always remember his smile.

Don and Carol Tullis

February 15, 2017

We are saddened to hear of Don's passing. It's hard to lose someone so special but try to find peace in your memories.

arie waterman

February 15, 2017

we will miss Don, he was a good friend Arie and Lucille waterman-------------

Don and Carol Tullis

February 15, 2017

We are saddened to hear of Don's passing. It's hard to lose someone so special but try to find peace in your memories.

wesley mullen

February 15, 2017

Don was a great man , he was full of fun and always had high spirits . We could talk for hours and we did ........ He will be missed but we know God is with him and he is at rest. He was like a big brother to me.

Sandy Greenlee

February 15, 2017

Louise and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Don and I were classmates in high school. I never saw him without a smille on his face. May God bless you and your family.

EHIRLEY KING

February 15, 2017

My deepest condolences to Don's family. You shall all find peace knowing that he is in a beautiful resting place now. Love to all

BRUCE & JERRI FRIZZELL AND GIRLS

February 15, 2017

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF DON. HE WAS A LOVING MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE THAT KNEW HIM.

milly

February 14, 2017

so sorry for your loss, may you have peace and comfort during this time of sadness. Keep him in your thoughts and God will keep him in his memory. Love each other and be united Colossians 3:14.

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