Leland Burr

Leland Bancroft Burr, 85, longtime Durangoan passed away on January 1, 2015. Leland was born July 10, 1929, in Colorado Springs to Leland and Marian Burr. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna, daughters Betty Aten, Loveland, Linda Gann, Denver, and 4 grandchildren. Moving to Durango in 1957 to work for Mountain Bell, he retired in 1990 with 37 years. Leland cherished hiking mountain peaks in summer and snowmobiling valleys in winter. He took pride in model ship construction, photography and furniture-making. In honor of his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, donations may be made to woundedwarriorproject.org.
His service is planned for 2:30, Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Hood Mortuary Chapel.