Phyllis N. Gurule, 88, of Durango, Colorado, died 10/11/2017 Durango, Colorado, with her husband at her side. Born 9/7/1929. She is survived by husband: Ben Gurule; children: Mike Hogelin, Gayle Barela, Debi Baksa, & Benjamin Lee Gurule; and many grandchildren, great, & great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter: Lori Ruple, her parents, & siblings: Dixie and Danny. "She loved us well". A service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017 at Hood Mortuary Chapel, Durango, Colorado, with a reception to follow.