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Joella Dunagan
August 31, 2025 | Work


Durango, Colorado
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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Joella Dunagan
August 31, 2025 | Work
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
Shannon Mackey
August 27, 2021 | Other
We´re so very sorry, we love you so much Patsy! Continuing to hold you up in prayer. Miss you...
Carl and Kelly Wille
August 27, 2021
I am so saddened by this news, and at the same time rejoice, knowing Benny is with Jesus.
Kerry Ann (Hooker) Solie
August 25, 2021 | Friend
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.
Joella Dunagan
August 24, 2021 | Work
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!
Britt and Betsy Lovelace
August 24, 2021 | Friend
So sorry to hear this patsy, all of us loved him , and you too , God Bless
Kathleen koziol
August 23, 2021 | Friend
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...
Beau Janes
August 23, 2021 | Family
We were so saddened to hear about Bennie. He was always a friend and was a joy to be around.
Dwayne & Cheryl Howell
August 23, 2021