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Douglas Eugene Goforth was born in 1944 to Catherine Louise Farnan and B.D. Goforth in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He moved to Colorado Springs in the 1950's.

He attended Harrison High School where he received recognition on the all-conference basketball team. After graduating high school in 1963, he attended the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo on a basketball scholarship. He drove a cab while in college and would study in the taxi between fares while …

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On April 18th in the early hours after sun down we will have a gathering for those who wish to pay their respects and final goodbyes by sending lanterns off into the lake (tbd) I will update when we have a clearer idea of exact times and places

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What were Douglas's favorite ways to exercise?
Early morning walks around the neighborhood
Early morning walks around the neighborhood
Early morning walks around the neighborhood
What were Douglas's favorite ways to spend free time?
With family
With family
With family
What were Douglas's favorite performances to watch?
Basketball and sports
Basketball and sports
Basketball and sports
What were Douglas's favorite artists or styles of art?
Grandkids artwork
Grandkids artwork
Grandkids artwork

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Born

August 25th, 1944
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Passed away

January 7th, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO

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Mr. Douglas "Doug" Goforth