On Tuesday September 24th, 2020 Simon Charles Duran, loving father and grandfather was called home to heaven at the age of 65.
Simon was born August 30th, 1955 in Laramie Wyoming to Demetrio and Lorraine Duran. He moved to Walden Colorado where he worked as a logger and raised two daughters, Crystal and Melissa.
Simon had a passion for music, fishing, and most of all hanging out with his grandkids. His music consisted of a collection of oldies rock n roll and gospel. He enjoyed reading his bible everyday and teaching us all the word of god. He is well known for his Elvis hairstyle that he wore the same for 50 years. He had the biggest heart and the most kind and compassionate spirit.
Simon was preceded in death by his father Demetrio, his mother Lorraine, three brothers, Johnny, Emerson, Ernie, and his sisters Virginia and Elizabeth. He is survived by his two daughters Crystal and Melissa, his brother Bobby, his sister Martha and eight grandchildren, Demitrious, Julion, Jayden, Jovani, Sophie, Sadie, Alexis, and Cory. One great granddaughter Alayna, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday October 10th at Wiederspahn Chapel. 1900 east 19th street at 2:00pm.