By Matt Hoisch
The Telluride region is a place of extremes. Living here, many people experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But, no matter what, it’s always good to have other around. Earlier this week, several dozen community members came together in Elks Park in Telluride for a Celebration of Life put on by Tri-County Health Network, Touch of Care Hospice, and the Telluride Foundation. It was an opportunity to remember and honor the many community members who have died over the last year and a half.
The list of names of recently passed community members read at the ceremony includes:
Addie Tacheene
Alder Gabriel Wise
Anissa Larson
Ann Bailey
Anna Garcia
Benjamin Dubin
Bill Kees
Bill Wells
Bob Dempsey
Brittany Roman
Bryan Dow
Chasson Russell
Clint Viebrock
Dana Flinn
Daniel Koon
Darcie Gordon
David Griffith
Devin Overton
Donald Sites
Dylan Collins
Elvin Parker
Finn Traumer
Gary Hicks
Gayle Miller
Hanna Smith
Hannah Israel
Jack Hills
Jan Efurd
John Cowell
Jack Pera
John Fahnestock
John Thrikell
Jon Sapp
Joy Jenkins
Judith Hall
Lindsey Welch
Loree Spor
Matt Huebner
Megan Nichole Swanberg
Michael Aron
Mike Purdie
Patrick Eells
Paul Park
Ralph Weaver
Richard & Suzanne Beresford
Rick Stewart
Robert Altimus Rust
Roddy Parker
Ryan Baca
Sheley Hatcher
Sierra Hill
Silas Berrier
SparkleBerry Pekkala
Stacy Plunket
Steven Tilton
Susan Breard
Tim Spaulding
Val Mortell
Vincent Zaninovich
The national suicide prevention lifeline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish at 1-800-273-8255.
Featured Songs:
“Half Certainty” by Penguin Cafe
“Wo Yé N'Gnougobine” by Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal
“The Dane” by Nils Frahm