Written By: Ann Butler, Herald Reporter

April 26, 2010.  Durango, CO. - Lifelong Durango resident Danny McManus died of natural causes Friday, April 23, 2010, at home. He was 39.

Mr. McManus was born Dec. 5, 1970, in Durango to Fran and Bobbie McManus. He attended St. Columba Elementary, Needham Elementary, Miller Junior High and graduated from Durango High School in 1989. He was an alumnus of Fort Lewis College.

Many people knew him from his years of working at Durango's finest restaurants: Lori's Family Dining, The Palace and, of course, the McManus family's Subway.

Old-timers remember Mr. McManus as one of the Durango Kids who performed with his family at the Durango Inn in the 1970s. He continued his love of performing by singing for many years with the Durango Barbershoppers.

Mr. McManus loved Notre Dame football. He was an avid tennis player and was one of the biggest supporters of the local high school and college athletic teams.

"Danny was a great friend to the Skyhawk Athletics Department on both a personal and professional level.  He would follow us around the RMAC and I loved his passion for our basketball programs.  He was always there with a helping hand to the Skyhawks from Subway, and I only wish I could be of help during this difficult time for his family.  He will be missed," commented Fort Lewis College Director of Athletics, Kelly Higgins

He was active with St. Columba Parish, serving on the parish council, and recently achieved his Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus.

“His outgoing personality and generous spirit endeared him to our community and to his family. He was a devoted son, a loving brother, a beloved uncle and a loyal friend to thousands," his family wrote. “In Dan's world, there were no strangers, and everyone was welcomed."

He is survived by his parents, Fran & Bobbie McManus, of Durango; sisters Maymie McManus of Denver and Kathleen McManus of Durango; brothers Fran McManus and Pat McManus of Durango and Mickey McManus of Golden; a grandmother, Dorothy Becklenberg of Kentucky; seven nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at St. Columba Catholic Church, 1830 East Second Ave., with a reception to follow

http://www.durangoherald.com/