Rodney "Rod" M. Humble

Rodney (Rod) M. Humble (80) passed away at home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 due to sudden heart failure with wife Linda of 31 years by his side. While on vacation in November 2024, Rod was hospitalized and returned home suffering many complicated health conditions. Rod was born on June 18, 1944 in Albuquerque (ABQ), NM to Otto and Ava Humble. Rod spent his early years in ABQ and then moved to Durango, CO with his parents in the 1950s where he later worked at the Hidden Valley Lodge owned by his parents and built homes with his dad. He graduated from Durango High School in 1962 and was a key member of the marching band. He attended Fort Lewis College where he received a degree in Management and Secondary Major in Psychology in 1967 and then received a Bachelor degree in Accounting in 1972. He spent 1967-1972 in the Army Reserve as a Staff Sergeant. Rod owned and operated Accountancy of Durango. He retired from accounting after 43 years of practice. Rod served as Chairman for: the American Heart Association; City Planning Commission; La Plata County Predator Control Board; Barr Foundation (15 years); and Durango La Plata County Airport Commission (12 years). He also served on boards: La Plata County Planning Commission, La Plata County Humane Society, and Southwest Colorado Community Corrections. He was elected to public office for the Community Hospital in Durango in 1988. Rod enjoyed politics and was involved in running campaigns for others to public office. Rod was recognized as the time clock operator at Durango High School football games for 30 years! He coached women’s softball and played softball. He enjoyed concerts/music, photography (won many awards), dancing, golfing, gardening, fishing, skiing, watching sports (lifelong Broncos fan), and travel. He and Linda took many trips with family and friends to Cabo Mexico and Hawaii. Rod met Linda through a friend and attorney at a law firm in ABQ and married in ABQ (June 1993) moving Linda and daughter Sherry to DGO. A few years later they built a home and lived on acreage outside of Durango, CO until relocating to Pueblo West in 2023. Rod became a Catholic so he and wife Linda could share being of the same religious faith. Rod is survived by wife Linda; Daughters: Scottie and husband DJ Drake (WI); Sharalyn and husband Jeff Titus (CO); Sherry and husband Matt Neal (MO); Grandchildren: Camryn and Kaden Drake; Whitney Gonzales, Scott and wife Olivia Titus, Stephanie and husband Joe Christensen; Alleyna and Hunter Neal; Great Grandchildren: Marcos Titus; Anders and Jenae Christensen; Brother: Art (Burl) Humble and wife Jean (AZ); In-laws: Rick and Kathy Miller (CO); Ken and Karen Miller (TX); Jackie and Sam Garrell (CO); and Patty and Tim Kehoe (NM); as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by older brother Sidney Humble; his parents; granddaughter Mallory Gonzales; and in-laws Rose & Ken Miller. His wit, love, smile and at times sarcastic/dry sense of humor will be greatly missed. He was a romantic and caring person until his last breath. Thank you to all his wonderful home health and medical caregivers/providers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the La Plata County Humane Society, Durango CO or American Heart Association.

Rodney "Rod" M. Humble

June 18, 1944 - April 8, 2025