May God bless you and your...
Sosorry for your loss pat what a long and beautiful love you had though. My prayers are with you and your family.
Deanna Nelson
June 03, 2020 | Friend
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Don Erle Smiley
Durango, Colorado
1929 - 2020
About
DIED
May 10, 2020
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado
Obituary
Send FlowersDon Erle Smiley, born October 8th, 1929 in Seward, Nebraska, was a true artist. His vision and imagination were the guiding force throughout his life, offset by an incredible sense of humor.Don served in the United States Armed Forces as a Sergeant.Following his service, Don briefly attended a...
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I met Don because the Smileys were friends of my folks in Durango. I've eaten meals with them, in their home and my folks'. And I think I even helped him with his computer a time or two. And I have some of his artwork on the walls of my apartment. Thank you, Don.
One of the last times I saw him, I was the chauffeur for him and my Dad to lunch at a restaurant my Dad liked, somewhere down near Farmington. We all stuffed ourselves with fried catfish. It was a good trip. And the longest...
Skip Scown
May 24, 2020 | Redondo Beach, CA
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We met Don and Pat when they moved to Durango. They became friends with our friends Elva and Ed Scown. Our love to Pat and their family.
Alberta and Gary Grefsrud
May 24, 2020 | Great Falls, MT
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I met Don and Pat when they moved to Durango. They were a wonderful couple. Don was such a good man. My prayers for peace during this time.
Kim Waters
May 21, 2020 | Friend
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Pat. Rick and I would be interested in coming to Durango when you have the memorial service for Don. We love you.
Kathleen Rosendahl-Garcia
May 21, 2020 | Friend
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