Dana L. Durrance Obituary

Dana L. Durrance, beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dana was born in Denver, Colorado on November 20, 1964, the youngest of 3 children to Walter and Eleanor Scheuneman.

Dana graduated from Wheat Ridge High School in 1983. She then earned BA degrees in Psychology and Communication and a Masters degree in counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado, Denver. After graduation she began a career as a grief counselor with special emphasis in pet loss support. She was the director of the Changes Program at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Fort Collins and more recently provided pet loss support for families in the Colorado Springs community. Supporting families through the loss of their beloved pets was a passion in Dana's life and she helped hundreds of families with their grief throughout her career.

Other passions in Dana's life included family vacations, Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes football, Star Trek, American history and the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Dana will be greatly missed and her memory kept alive by her husband Steve, her daughter Erin and her son Noah; her mother Eleanor Scheuneman, her sister Linda Lewis and her brother Eric Scheuneman as well as a host of family members and friends.

Dana's memorial service will take place at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday November 5th at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Argus Institute Counseling and Support Services at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus)

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 30, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Dana L. Durrance

9 Entries

Sally Taylor

November 3, 2016

To Dana's Loved Ones I was so saddened to hear of Dana's passing. I just recently met Dana through the Homeward Bound Pet Loss Support Group and she truly was a wonderful woman; so compassionate and caring, with a beautiful smile and a loving spirit that shone through always. She left a powerful legacy in helping so many others through their grief process. She was a very special person who touched a lot of lives, and I am grateful I got the opportunity to meet her. Keeping you all in my thoughts and praying that God wraps you in His love and comfort during this difficult time and the days ahead. With my deepest condolences.

Susan Mains

November 3, 2016

Dearest Durrance, Scheuneman and Lewis families,
Dana was a confident, intelligent, caring and beautiful person. I was saddened to hear of her passing. May you find peace in her beautiful spirit and memory in this difficult time.

November 2, 2016

Dear Durrance and Scheuneman Families,
Dana was a cherished friend and an inspiration to those of us whose lives have been touched by epilepsy and breast cancer. She was an altruist and gifted counselor whose insight and compassion knew no boundaries. Her passing resonates so deeply for so many because she was an extraordinary human being. Although her time was too short, her generosity and kindness will endure. She created a legacy of love for her family, friends and the world. Her luminous spirit lives on.
~Mary, Tim, Riley, Trey & Berkeley Kilgannon

Carla Hall

November 1, 2016

Dear Durrance Family: We are very sorry to hear of Dana's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carla and Glenn Hall

Leah Landolfi

October 28, 2016

Dear Steve, Erin and Noah: We are so very sorry for your loss. Dana was a lovely person, and I know an amazing wife and mother. Please know that we are thinking about you and praying for you.
Leah, Doug, Mark and Anna Landolfi

Laurel Lagoni

October 27, 2016

Dear Steve, Erin and Noah,
There are no words to express how sad I am to hear of Dana's passing. My heart is with all of you. Dana and I shared so many professional experiences and had a close friendship, as well. She touched a lot of peoples' lives and lifted them up with her wise words and tender heart. I will miss her intelligence and creativity, her sense of humor and her loving friendship. I will miss her and always remember her.

Joanna Vincenti

October 26, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear about Dana. We worked together at Florence Crittenton long ago and she was such an amazing counselor and person. I know you will all miss her very much.

Dawn Atkinson

October 25, 2016

Dear Durance family,
So very sorry for your loss. Dana was a very awesome person and I know you will truly miss her dearly. Praying for all of you. Dawn Atkinson

Kelly Gauck

October 24, 2016

Dearest Durrance Family, My heart goes out to you. I am so sad to hear about the loss of your loving wife and mother. She was too young to leave this world. My prayers go out to all of you and Dana's family. With love, Kelly Gauck

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