Sawyer Otis Ward Born: June 11, 2001, Denver, Colo. Died: May 12, 2015, Durango, Colo. Survivors: Parents: Julie Pysklo and Steve Ward (divorced) Sister: Ruby Ward Grandparents: Frank and Lea Ann Pysklo, Arvada, Colo. Jack Ward, Canandaigua, N.Y. Marleah Ward, Durango Father's partner and her daughters: Hattie Miller and daughters Molly and Sadie Christensen He was also cherished and loved by numerous uncle, aunts, cousins and friends. Bio: Sawyer moved to Durango from Denver with his parents in 2002, when he was about a year old. He attended Miller Middle School where he was an eighth-grader. He loved going to school, playing soccer, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and playing on the river. He was very close to his family, especially his younger sister, Ruby. Sawyer was so smart and funny, and will be remembered for his goofy sense of humor, inquisitive mind, endearing smile and caring nature. He brought great joy to all around him and words cannot express how much he will be missed. Sawyer died Tues., May 12, in his home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Services: Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Sun., May 17, at Hood Mortuary. A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Mon., May 18, at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. A potluck and gathering will follow. Parking is free. A memorial for Sawyer has been set up at http://sawyerwardmemorialfund.mydagsite.com or can be sent to: Sawyer Ward Memorial Fund, Morgan Stanley, 940 Main Ave., Durango 81301