Donovan Dean Durband was the much beloved husband of Erin Durband, and much beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, friend and colleague to many, many people when he passed away on June 3, 2023.
He was a fun-loving guy whose smile and laughter sparked joy in those around him. Donovan had a mind that worked overtime and he remembered more than most of us can imagine. So he continued to pursue degrees and options for learning about a wide variety of topics his entire life. He loved the New York Yankees, the Arizona Wildcats, photography, traveling widely, and being a student of all things related to the history, culture and artistic vibe of Tucson.
After graduating from the University in Arizona with both a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and an M.S. in Urban Planning, Donovan got right to work in doing as much as he could in planning and developing the quality of life in Tucson, the city that had captured his heart and his imagination.
So much more could be written, but for the purposes of introducing you to the Donovan Dean Durband Supports Tucson private foundation and why his family and friends want so much to honor his legacy, you will find quotes from those who worked with Donovan closely throughout the years in the What Donovan Did section. That he gave of himself tirelessly for the common good and was a genuine public servant is certainly revealed in the tributes to him that follow.
Donovan professionally served Tucson in the following capacities:
- Executive Director of Tucson Downtown Alliance, May 1999 – August 2008
- Field Operations Supervisor, U.S. Census Bureau, September 2006 – December 2009
- City Council Staff for City of Tucson, Ward 6, December 2009 – January 2012
- Park Tucson Administrator, City of Tucson Department of Transportation, January 2012 – June 2023
Donovan Dean Durband Supports Tucson 