Donald Duren

Donald (Don) N. Duren 91 years old, of Twin Falls, ID (formally of Boise) passed away June 27, 2023.

Don was born on June 9, 1932, in Trinidad, Colorado. After graduating high school in Loveland, CO he joined the U.S. Army.  Don then married Mary Lou, they were married 56 years until her death in 2015. They were blessed with 2 children, Allen and Dee Dee.

After his Military retirement he started his career with the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado, surveying for 5 years. They then moved to Idaho where he continued his career with the Bureau of Land Management and retired after 40 years of service. As a Cadastral Surveyor he loved being outside walking the land. One of the more notable places he surveyed was Silver City, ID. A popular destination-point for many people to visit. His favorite place to survey was the Island Park area in Eastern Idaho.  Don also loved their fishing trips to Alaska, visiting family and catching the big fish.

Don was proceeded in death by his wife Mary Lou, a brother Clyde, and a grandson Rocky. He is survived by his sister Shirley Dickenson of Auroa, CO , son Allen Duren (wife Kelly) of Meridian, ID, daughter Dee Dee Reed (husband John) of Hazelton, ID, grandchildren, Rachael, Nicholas, Brogen, Bryler, and Brinley. He was also a great grandfather to Monique, Sophia, Lucas, and a little girl on the way.

There will be no services per Don’s request.