Lynn Mohney

Lynn W Mohney, a longtime Durango resident, passed away January 11th surrounded by family at the age of 83. Lynn was born in Durango Colorado on October 8th 1935. Lynn attended Animas City school and graduated from Silverton High School in 1953. He joined the US Air Force in 1953 and was stationed in Germany until 1957 when he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Silverton where he worked as a miner, both in the gold and uranium mines in the southwest United States. In 1959 he married Bonnee Loftus of Silverton. He and his wife then moved back to Durango in 1961 where they raised their four children. He worked at the Highland Dairy, La Plata Electric, and for a time owned and operated the Texaco service station on Main street, where he was one of the most respected auto mechanics in the area. Lynn had a minor role in the tv series “Then Came Bronson”. Lynn retired with his wife Bonnee to Hermosa.

Lynn loved to hunt, fish, camp, operate anything with wheels, woodworking and could fix anything with a motor. He had a dominating presence that gave way to a gentle demeanor. Lynn was the kind of man who would help anyone in need and give the shirt off his back. The most important part of his life was his family. He was an excellent husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is survived by Bonnee, his wife of 59 years, his sons Bill (Laura) of Moriarty, NM, John (Kathy) of Glendale, AZ and Rick (Vicki) of Queen Creek, AZ and his daughter Debbie (Chris) of Durango, CO. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; Patrick (Sabrina), Michael (Myranda), Sean (Ashton), Kristen (Marc), Sidney, Brittney (Chris), Jackson and Bryanna (Kyle). He also has 6 great-grandchildren; Ryleigh, Aislynn, Easton, Harper, Everly and Brixon. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Wounded Warriors or a charity of your choice.

We want to thank the ER nurse, Ramona, for taking such wonderful care of him. We would also like to thank Mercy Hospice House for all they did during his brief stay there. We want to thank Jim, Lavonne and Joaquin Bryce for helping us through the rough patches. Most of all, we want to thank Dayna McKinney. Dayna was there from the beginning and until the very end and we can’t thank her enough for all she did for Lynn.

The family will have private services at a later date.