Rest in Peace, Denver Doug
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April 11, 1921 - August 19, 2008
April 11, 1921 - August 19, 2008Doug was a cyber friend to many with his positive attitude, his charming wit and his way with words. He kept an online journal for 8 years. That means he started it when he was 79! What a cool dude.
(In the interest of full disclosure, I'm proud to note both of my parents are in their 70s and fully computer literate.)
As with lots of things cyber-related, I can't remember how I got to know Denver Doug. We hung in the same circle - I can name at least 7 online journalists/bloggers off the top of my head, that we knew in common. He always left comments as he checked in with his friends, so I suspect that led me to his journal. He was always interested in meeting new friends so he followed my comment back to me.
He was even a Pine Tree Designs customer. I believe his last purchase from me was an anniversary card he had me design for his lovely wife, "Heather". My thoughts are with her and her family.
As I read the tributes to Denver Doug, my eyes may mist up a bit, but there's also a smile on my face.
.(In the interest of full disclosure, I'm proud to note both of my parents are in their 70s and fully computer literate.)
As with lots of things cyber-related, I can't remember how I got to know Denver Doug. We hung in the same circle - I can name at least 7 online journalists/bloggers off the top of my head, that we knew in common. He always left comments as he checked in with his friends, so I suspect that led me to his journal. He was always interested in meeting new friends so he followed my comment back to me.
He was even a Pine Tree Designs customer. I believe his last purchase from me was an anniversary card he had me design for his lovely wife, "Heather". My thoughts are with her and her family.
As I read the tributes to Denver Doug, my eyes may mist up a bit, but there's also a smile on my face.
Labels: Life Update
posted by Stefani at 5:11 AM
5 Comments:
Amen.
Removing his emails from the address book was the hardest thing I had to do this morning.
He will be remembered always.
Aww..I didn't know him but I think that is awesome he was able to use the computer and cyberspace. I know that it helped my grandma in law so much. She got so much happiness from it when she was not able to get around as much. She had all her quilt making and embroidery online groups too..so it encouraged her in her crafts. I tried to teach my grandma how to use the computer when seh came to visit (she lives with my uncle and they have a computer) but she just could not get it. She had so much fun sitting with me finding music she liked and all that. she thought it was amazing..but just didn't ever use it once she went back home. The emails I sent her were always printed out by my cousin for her. Oh well..I think it's great to try and teach the older ones how to use it if we can!
I was deeply saddened to learn of Doug's passing when I got home from vacationing in Rhode Island. He was a good friend.
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