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The
employees of Hood Mortuary set their sights on taking care of the details
involved with the loss of a friend or family member in a dignified and
compassionate manner. Our unspoken creed has always been: care for the
living and dignity for those who have died. Our staff has undergone
extensive training in order to provide our client families with the highest
level of professional services.
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Ryan and Kristal Phelps and
their daughter, Sarah
Ryan began at Hood in 1994 as
an Evening Attendant. He began servicing funerals in 1996 and began
directing services in 1998.
He is a graduate of Durango High School and
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.
Ryan and Kristal purchased Hood
Mortuary in 2005. Pictured here with their daughter, Sarah.
ryan@hoodmortuary.com |
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Marvin Dobbins and wife, Jo
Marvin and Jo are life long
Durango residents. Marvin has strong ties with the community and has owned
businesses in this region. He began working at Hood Mortuary in 2001.
marvin@hoodmortuary.com |
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Steven C. Ashburn and wife,
Nancy
Steve has been in this
community for many years. He is a graduate of Ft. Lewis College and a
former local business owner. Steve has been with Hood since 1992 and has
been directing Services since 1994.
Steve and Nancy enjoy many
hobbies, one of which is there involvement in the Victorian Aid Society as
seen here.
steve@hoodmortuary.com |
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Amy Benjamin
Amy Benjamin began working at
Hood in 1997 overseeing evening visitations. She became Aftercare
Facilitator and Funeral Director in 2001. She is a music education
graduate of Ft. Lewis College.
Amy is pictured here with her daughter, Haley
amy@hoodmortuary.com |
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Tom Carter
and his wife, Missy
Tom, joined Hood's team in 2007. He is a Colorado Native. He and
Missy are avid elk hunters and belong to and support the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation. Tom has owned businesses in Colorado and if he looks
familiar, he was a fixture at the Mercy Medical Center lab prior to his
employment at Hood.
tom@hoodmortuary.com |
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Sue Van Sickle
Our receptionist and newest employee, Sue Van Sickle, has lived in Durango for the past eight years. She and her husband Dick moved to the area from Rockford, Illinois, where Sue was Director of College Relations at Rockford College. Sue enjoys hiking and snowshoeing in the San Juans with her yellow lab, Buddy, and spending time with her husband and children.
sue@hoodmortuary.com |
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Heather Hofmann
Heather Hofmann became a resident of Durango in 2004 and began working at Hood in 2008. She served in the United States Coast Guard for eight years. She loves all water sports and outdoor activities. Heather and her husband Josh have two children, Kiya and Mikael.
heather@hoodmortuary.com |
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