Doryann Duncan

Doryann Duncan, 69, died peacefully at Juniper Village, a nursing home in Aurora, Colorado, October 26, 2016. A close friend, Warren Fey, and her brother, Allan Duncan, were by her side at the time of her transition. Dory died from complications from Alzheimer's.

Dory was born September, 1947, In Flagstaff, AZ. She was born to loving parents Marshall and Ruth Ann Duncan. Dory was reared in Williams, AZ until she graduated from Williams High School in 1965. She was an excellent student that excelled in academics, was involved in student government, class president, theatre, band, pom-pom girls, National Honor Society, editor of the year book staff, and Arizona Girls State delegate.
Upon graduation Dory then enrolled in an all-girls school, Stephens' College in Columbia, Missouri, for two years, then transferred to University of Denver, where she received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Broadcast Television Production. Upon graduation, Dory was hired by KMGH Channel 7 in Denver, Colorado. During her 30-year career, her main passion was being a television producer, and she produced and edited many shows.

For the 1984-1985 television season, Dory won an Emmy for a show she produced "On The Lookout," for informational/instructional category. Dory preferred to be behind the scenes, but in the early 80s she starred in and produced a show named "Cameo", which was about Women's issues and Denver area human interest. She disliked being in front of the camera, but she was proud of the show.

Dory loved culture, theatre, performing arts, and sacred dance. For Dory, Denver was the city she loved, and lived there from college until she passed away. She was involved in sacred dancing and her group performed in many places in the Denver area in front of large crowds.

Later in life Dory married Donald Bensinger, a college friend. They both loved to travel together, discovering new things, enjoyed theatre and the arts, and collecting fine Native American art.

Don was a devoted husband, who loved Dory, and he was her main caregiver until his passing in 2012.

Dory was a very thoughtful person, who was considerate, introspective, contemplative, reflective, friendly, and always had a smile.

She is survived by her brother, Allan Duncan of Williams AZ, her sister Bonnie Duncan of Tigard, Oregon, and her friend Warren Fey of Aurora, Colorado. She is also survived by Toby Eddy, Nathan Eddy and Susan Duncan Winn, Bonnie's three children. Dory's parents preceded her in death.

Dory's Memorial, Celebration of Life service will be held at Newcomer Mortuary in Aurora Co. on Saturday, November 12, at 10 AM. A reception and brunch will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter, 455 Sherman St #500, Denver, CO 80203.

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