Alberta Mercer - Durben, 94, longtime Morgan County resident, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. She was born July 22, 1920, in Fort Morgan, to William Perry & Anne Borum. Alberta was married to Oliver Mercer for over 50 years prior to his passing. She later married Fred Durben, who had been a family friend of the Mercer family for many years. Prior to retiring, Alberta worked as a seamstress. She enjoyed working in her garden, especially her flower garden. Her favorite time was spent with her family. She had been a babysitter for most of her grandchildren Survivors include her 6 children; Albert Mercer of Buena Vista, CO, Beverly Bassett of Columbus, MT, Betty Mussmann of Fort Morgan, Alvin Mercer of Sioux Falls, SD, Dale Mercer of Wiggins, CO, and Bonnie Barber of Denver, 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, all her brothers & sisters and her parents. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 26,, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan. The service will conclude at the Mortuary. Private inurnment will precede the service in Serenity Falls Columbarium.