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Dean Price Douglas, 69, passed away December 27, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Dean was born in Portales, New Mexico, June 16, 1941. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Price Douglas, and is survived by his mother, Virginia Douglas; his sister, Beverly Turner and husband Jay; his brother, Drexel Douglas and wife Carmen; nephews, Doug and Michael Chaplin; nieces, Kelly Chaplin Shinall and Dana Douglas as well as many great nieces and nephews. Dean received his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico,1967, and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Montana, 1972. Dean returned to New Mexico from Lola, Montana in 1981. He was a local artist and carpenter in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque area. He was a partner in Hasty's and Kram's with Jay Burkett until Jay retired. Dean continued with the business until his health prevented him from working. Thank you to Deans very special friends, Paula Hill and Laura Cassidy who gave much comfort, love and help in his final four months. There will be a celebration of Dean's life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Cause for Paws, 4000 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Cause for Paws is a fund set up to help the less fortunate with financial assistance for their pets. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107. 505-343-8008
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