Clara Vaughn

Clara Vaughn of Durango passed away December 27th, 2014 at her home in Durango. She was 77. Mrs. Vaughn was born February 14th, 1937, in Wann, OK to Levi and Grace Dean. She grew up in Wann and graduated from Antioch High School. She was married on Feb 18, 1956 to Johnny Vaughn in Carrizozo, N.M. In 1961, the young family relocated permanently to Colorado. Mrs. Vaughn worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 33 years and retired in 1994. She enjoyed camping and fishing, but most of all, caring for and spending time with family. Clara is survived by her sons: John L. Vaughn and Marvin (& Debbie) Vaughn, both of Durango; Siblings: Joyce Rogers, Bill Dean, Don Dean, Early Dean, Jack Dean, Jerry Dean, & Sue Phillips; Grandchildren: Brian Vaughn and Erin (& Andy) Price; 4 great-grandchildren She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny, a sister, Triva Dean, and a brother John Dean. Visitation will take place on Monday,December 29, 2014, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm, at Hood Mortuary Chapel. A service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, December 30, at Hood Mortuary Chapel, with Chaplain Earl Caudill officiating. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery.