Valerie Louise Swanson

Valerie and I were good friends in Durango and I helped her move to Denver. We lost touch many years ago but I am heartbroken to hear of her passing. Valerie was such a beautiful person inside and out. We both were legal secretaries, loved theatre, horses, and sharing our bad dating stories. I help her find Teddy -- her first Westie. My condolences to her family.

I am so sorry to hear of Valerie's illness and passing. I knew her from the Hogan firm in Denver and enjoyed working with her. She loved her dogs, family, and performing. So sad.

I sang with Valerie at West Bowles Community Church. She had a beautiful voice and sang for the Lord. I am saddened to learn today of her passing in August. My condolences to the family.

Peace be with all who loved Valerie. Love to the family.

I didn't know Valerie very long, she had moved into her new home, and we met shortly afterwards. We both loved our dogs and would meet and talked at times on walks in the neighborhood. She told me shortly after she received her diagnosis, she was a very strong private person. I wish she would have beat this ugly disease but I know she is at peace now. God bless her and her family.

Bonnie

I did not know her face to face. I knew of her through her brother Eric. He would talk to Steve and I about her struggle with her Cancer.
All the Swanson's have a strong faith base so I know that Valerie is at peace and the pain is gone. She is in heaven with her Dad. Where there is no more pain.

I met Valerie in Durango in 1991 at a horse barn. She and I rode our horses all over those Rocky Mountains and became fast friends. Our children were elementary age and she quickly became an adopted aunt. She was a wonderful role model for them and they have always respected her determination, intelligence, and drive. I will sorely miss her sharp sense of humor and her ringing laugh. Valerie, I know you are in heaven with our beloved "ponies". The Godfrey family will miss you and we...