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Larry Simmons Obituary
Larry was born on August 29, 1939 in Dolores, Colorado to J.D. and Elda Simmons. He grew up in Durango, graduated from Durango High School, attended Fort Lewis College and Colorado State University and obtained a Civil Engineering degree. He worked for his father, J.D., for many years and learned a strong work ethic, before ranching and selling real estate. Many regard Larry as one of the smartest and hardest working businessman and rancher in the county.
He was involved in Navajo Trail Days and Durango Fiesta Days amongst many other agriculture and ranching committees. Though Larry never had a certain church he attended, he had a deep faith and attended many area churches.
He is survived by his sons: Scott and Mark Simmons; grandchildren: Tyler, Paityn, and Breydon; and companion: Mona Tomomitsu.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Henri-Etta.
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Sweetie Marbury
August 26, 2022
In the 70´s Larry was a Director for Durango Industrial Bank . I worked there and met one of the sharpest men I´ve ever known. Always a gentleman with a great laugh. I thought the world of him.
Judy F. Simmons
August 26, 2022
Larry, my cousin, has a dry, witty sense of humor. You have to listen because he doesn't repeat or explain the joke. He is smart, reliable and has the kind of common sense that is quite uncommon. I always smile involuntarily when I see him. He will be sorely missed.
Ron Harris
August 25, 2022
My condolences to the entire Simmons family. Larry was a genuinely nice person.
Jay Guilliams
August 24, 2022
My time spent with the Simmons family are some of the fondest memories of my life. Scott and I roped a lot of steers together. Good family, good people. God bless you.
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