Aug. 25, 1933 ~ Nov. 19, 2023
George Edwin, “Ged,” Durham was born on Aug. 25, 1933, to Harry and Olive Durham. He was born on the family ranch on Waddle Creek in Hamilton, Colorado.
George spent the majority of his life as a rancher. He fed the cows with a team and harvested oats with a thrasher. He rode a horse like he was born in the saddle, which he practically was.
George was also employed as a pumper for the oil wells on the ranch. He also worked for ColoWyo in the guard shack. He enjoyed his time working at the city of Craig Road and Bridge department as well. No matter where he worked, he worked hard and made many friends.
One highlight of his life was serving in the Army, 1954 through 1956, where he was stationed in Germany. George was a proud veteran and he loved the USA.
George loved his wife, Sharon, of 47 years. They had many adventures, such as traveling to many countries, enjoying cruises, and meeting new friends.
After selling the ranch, they moved to Lakeside, Montana, where they worked together to build a wonderful home place, full of flowers and good times. After moving back to Craig, he enjoyed working in his yard with his wife, and spending time with many friends who would stop by for coffee and dessert. They were awarded “Yard of the Week,” and were proud to be honored. He and Sharon were members of the Craig Christian Church, which was an important part of their lives.
George is survived by his wife, Sharon Durham of Craig; children, Pam, (Steve) Bourdette of Glade Park, Colorado; Jan (Rich) Hansen of Wright, Wyoming; Rod (Jeanie) Durham of Craig, Colorado; Terri (Jim) Robinson of Craig, Colorado; Cyndee (Ray) Owens of Dixon, Wyoming; Shayne (Kim) Schulze of Larkspur, Colorado; and Dusty (Kaycee) Schulze of Fruita, Colorado. He enjoyed all 26 of his grandchildren, and his 43 great-grandchildren, and his dog, Odie.
George was preceded in death by his daughter, Tanya Schulze Bohrer, and one granddaughter, Cassie Owens. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Olive Durham; four sisters, Dorothy Williams, Edna Schrader, Avis Self and Betty Knight; and two brothers, Harry Durham, Jr. and Almon Durham.
He believed in and strongly encouraged his children and grandchildren to vote. We will remember him every time we eat a dessert as he truly loved his desserts.
