Nat's Kiva
The memory of Natanya Joy Mallin-Jameson will now live on, not just in the hearts of friends and family, but in a kiva constructed near the Lion’s Den, on the Fort Lewis College Rim.
Natanya, who grew up in Durango and graduated from Fort Lewis College, died in 2014 of a rare form of cancer. She was 27.
“We are building a dry stack stone structure on the trail east of the Lion’s Den,” her father, David, said in an email. “It’s a relationship building chamber.”
The kiva was built using funds raised for Natanya’s alternative medical care, which insurance did not cover. “She died before much of the funds could be utilized,” said her father. “So, this is her and our gift back to Durango’s generous and compassionate community.”
A dedication of “Nat’s Kiva” will take place with an “Open Kiva” from 1-5 p.m., Sun., July 17 at the Lion’s Den Park, across from the Hillcrest Golf Clubhouse. Mariana’s Authentic Asian Cuisine will be on hand, selling food.
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