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Bret Koster

1950 - 2020

Bret Koster obituary, 1950-2020, Durango, CO

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

Bret Koster Obituary

Bret Koster - 2/18/1950 - 2/10/2020

Passed away of cancer in Durango, Colorado. Bret was raised in Salida, Colorado and moved to the Durango area in the early 1980s. Along with his quirky sense of humor, Bret was kind loving 'people person' whose path crossed daily with many people, whether at his recent positions at Durango Silverton Railroad and Elmore's Corner Store, or in the past at Coca-Cola, Strater and Tamarron. Bret's path crossed with as many dogs as it did with humans! Bret was a passionate volunteer at La Plata Humane Society since 2010 and serving on the board from 2012 until his passing. Bret was particularly proud of his organized "Mutts in the Mountains" where volunteers take shelter dogs out for long walks for exercise.

Survived by younger brother Scott Koster of Stanfordville, NY; brother-in-law Alan Boan of Fort Walton Beach, FL; nephews Ryan, Derek and Evan Koster of Colorado and step children Rydor McCune and Darcy Swymeler. Predeceased, in 2018, by sister Jana Koster Boan.

Internment private with family. Celebration of Bret's life to be announced at a later date.

To honor Bret, take a rescue dog for a walk!

For information or to send condolences [email protected]

Published by The Durango Herald on Feb. 13, 2020.
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4 Years and we all still think of you daily, so glad I was lucky enough to have you in my life. Just thought you'd be so happy to know that Henry is quite the explorer now, even going for backpacking trips, and Lady walks with me every day! Thank you Bret, love you big guy!

andrew griffith

February 7, 2024

Brett, I can't believe it has been a year, I miss you more today than yesterday and less than tomorrow. Lady and Phil send their love, not a day goes by that we don't think of you and what a role model you were to us all.

Andrew Griffith

Friend

February 9, 2021

A great neighbor, friend and dog lover. I think about you a lot Bret - Lady, Phil and I miss you and our neighborhood conversations a ton. Thank you for being such a blessing to all you met, two and four legged souls. Glad you are at peace and home with the Lord and your sister, much love my friend, RIP.

Andrew Griffith

Friend

July 22, 2020

Sorry your not here to share the virus mayhem.
Great times in the field, at work and socially. Always a smile and a joke available for anyone. You will always be missed and leave a void in many lives. Thank you for sharing your life with my family.

Greg Drover

March 23, 2020

Howdy Bret,
I know you are looking down on all of the
wonderful friends you have made over the years. We have done so much together the last 38 years, its going to be hard with you not being there at the WADI. Rest in peace my friend.

Tom Harding

March 5, 2020

Sharing a "GOAT" weekend every year since '88 has been a blast. You will be missed! Save me a spot in Heaven. Just want you to know - my RESCUE DOG takes ME for 2 walks EVERY DAY!

Paul Roth

February 26, 2020

will greatly miss you. you old goat. 34 years of our brotherhood at IORMG. It wont be the same, my god give u eternal peace and blessing. john dolen stray herd and fraternal brother.

john dolen

Friend

February 25, 2020

Bret working with you at the Strater was a joy. Your smile, watching you work through a joke, your concern for others will be greatly missed in this world. We need so many more loving people in the world like you. See ya.

Renate Widder

February 21, 2020

Having the big C myself, I have a lot of empathy for what happened to Bret. He was always a strong supporter and good friend of mine when I was president of the board. Bret will be greatly missed by both members of the Humane Society and other people in the community. Love you man! You were born the same year I was.

Michael Wanger

February 14, 2020

As someone going through the big C myself, I feel a lot of empathy for Bret. He was always one of my best supporters and friends when I was president of the board. He will be greatly missed by Humane Society members and other residents of Durango. He was also born the same year as I was, so I can really relate to what happened to him.

Michael Wanger

February 14, 2020

A good friend with a big heart Bret was always there when needed. Enjoyed time with him playing poker with seniors, walking dogs, various meals. Laughs and good natured rubbing always. Thanks Bret

Brett Ryall

February 14, 2020

Bret, you are already sorely missed! He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. We really enjoyed working with him and it won't be the same around here without his smile! Pats and kisses to his beloved Henry too- Jaime, Ryan, Becky and Rachel D&SNGRR Group Sales Office

February 14, 2020

What a kind man. He sure loved his family, including his dog. Hell be missed

Becky Clark

Coworker

February 14, 2020

Bret was a great friend and a great volunteer. He will be missed by all of us at La Plata County Humane Society. I wish I could hear one more of his jokes. RIP my freind .

Chris Nelson

February 14, 2020

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