Heather Kill

Heather Renee Kill, 44, of Durango, gracefully passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at her home in Durango, CO after a short battle with cancer. Heather was born on Sept. 14, 1972 to F. Linn Gain and Mary A. Gain in Peoria, IL where she was raised with her two brothers, Gary and Michael. She moved to Denver, CO in 1985 and later relocated to Durango where she remained. In 2005 she gave birth to her only child, Nathan. Heather attended Fort Lewis College and graduated Cum Laude in 2012. She was employed at First United Methodist Church and was also an active member there for many years. Heather frequently volunteered her time and gave of herself freely. She loved all children and animals and would often rescue strays. She loved music and always danced like no one was watching. Heather was a wonderful mother and more than anything loved to play with her son.

She is survived by her husband, Bradley Kill and son, Nathan Gain, 12, both of Durango, CO; mother, Mary Hart; siblings, Gary Gain and Michael Gain all of Peoria IL; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, F. Linn Gain in 1993.

There will be an open viewing at Hood Mortuary, 1261 E. Third Ave, from 5 to 7PM this Thursday, June 1, 2017 and the memorial service and reception will be 11:00AM Friday, June 2, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, Durango, CO 81301.