Eldon-Basham-Obituary

Eldon Basham

Durango, Colorado

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DIED
July 28, 2021
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Durango, Colorado

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Eldon (Bennie) Basham, a long time Durango resident and Purgatory Ski Area legend, left this earth on July 28, 2021, for his new heavenly home, where he will reside with Jesus (his best friend) for eternity. He was 85 years old.He was the third person hired in 1965 when the construction of...

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Sure enjoyed working with you.

Patsy, I am so so sorry for the loss of Bennie! He (and you) were very influential in my life through the Cowboy Church. I will forever be grateful that I met you both and to Bennie's way of leading all of us your hooligans' to the Lords words

We´re so very sorry, we love you so much Patsy! Continuing to hold you up in prayer. Miss you...

I am so saddened by this news, and at the same time rejoice, knowing Benny is with Jesus.

Patsy, I am so sorry to hear that you lost Benny. We had some really good times when we both worked at Purgatory. I know he is in a good place. Love you.

Our hearts are broken to lose this amazing, loving man. But we rejoice with him, knowing he is with his Lord. Prayers for the family. We love you all!

So sorry to hear this patsy, all of us loved him , and you too , God Bless

I knew Ben Basham as Papa, as he is my grandfather. I say "is," because his spirit lives on in eternity. Many of my favorite childhood memories involve Papa. Fishing at Haviland Lake, visiting their home in Durango, and playing some sort of card game with him were some of my favorite things. Just being in his presence you always felt loved and gained wisdom, as he always had some to impart. Papa taught me about Jesus, as I'm sure he did to many. It continues to be the most important...

We were so saddened to hear about Bennie. He was always a friend and was a joy to be around.