James "Jim" L Duran

James Lawrence Duran, 79, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 14, 2020. James was born in Sterling, Colorado to Luis and Mary Duran, September 3, 1941. He was one of seven children.

James attended St. Anthony High School graduating in 1958. In August 1963, James entered the Air Force and placed into active duty in Rhein Main Air Force Base in Germany. James completed two tours in Vietnam. He received the following medals – Joint Service Commendation, Commendation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct with five Oak Clusters, National Defense Service, and Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters. He proudly served his country for 20 years and officially retired from the Air Force in February, 1984 as Food Service Supervisor. Jim had short careers working at Storage TeK and Samsonite He met Angela Morales and married on December 31, 1992.

James, known to most as Jim was a kind a gentle person who loved spending time with his family. There was nothing Jim liked better than an interesting conversation. He could have an engaging conversation with anyone. Jim loved traveling and talked about the places he had been and the destinations he wanted to go to. Jim’s passing is a great loss and will be missed by all.

Jim is preceded in death by both parents, brother Walter (Phyllis) Duran, sisters Victoria (Albert) Gollas, Norma (Ernie) Martinez, Betty (Fred) Valdez. Son James Duran Jr.

Survived by daughter Charlene (Sherry) Duran, John (Sherry) Duran and Tony (Liz) Duran and 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sister Mary Alice (Eloy) Fernandez and Brother Tom (Sue) Duran.

Viisitation will be held on December 30, 2020 at 10:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham Street, Thornton, CO. Funeral Service will be held on December 30, 2020 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross, 9371 Wigham St, Thornton, CO. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will not be a graveside service open to the public. Jim will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO