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In memory of

Edward "Doug" Douglas Blankensop

Fairbanks, AK

September 13, 1950 - November 9, 2023

Sep 13, 1950 - Nov 9, 2023

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In memory of

Edward "Doug" Douglas Blankensop

Passed

November 9, 2023
Born

September 13, 1950
Resided

Fairbanks, AK

Please consider giving to a fundraiser for Georgeson Botanical Garden Friends.

$1,050.00

Raised by 10 people

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Many connected to Doug through his passion for music and films. A Spotify playlist with many of his favorites from over the years is linked below. Similarly, Doug's son-in-law, Ben Sinclair, has put together a collection of Doug-approved movies through Letterboxd. We hope you watch, listen, and share other songs or movies you enjoyed together.

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Edward Douglas “Doug” Blankensop died in Portland, Oregon on November 9, 2023. Born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on September 13, 1950 to Peter and Lorena (Beneke) Blankensop, Doug moved to AK in 1953 when his father posted to Annette Island with the Civil Aeronautics Authority (now FAA). With older sister, Elrita, he shared adventures in McGrath, before the family settled in Fairbanks in 1956. Doug graduated from Lathrop High School in 1968 where he joked, …

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Buddhist Place of Worship

Attendee of

Maui Zendo

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Morcom Rose Garden

Participated in

Founding Member of

Buddhist Peace Fellowship

What were Doug's favorite artists or styles of art?

David Mollett; Linda Infante-Lyons; John Pitcher

David Mollett; Linda Infante-Lyons; John Pitcher

David Mollett; Linda Infante-Lyons; John Pitcher

What were Doug's favorite local spots?

Well Street Art Co, Fairbanks; Vesuvio, San Francisco; Bear Tooth Theatre, Anchorage…

Well Street Art Co, Fairbanks; Vesuvio, San Francisco; Bear Tooth Theatre, Anchorage; Alaska C…

Well Street Art Co, Fairbanks; Vesuvio, San Francisco; Bear Tooth Theatre, Anchorage; Alaska Coffee Roasting, Fairbanks…

What were Doug's favorite vacation spots?

Birch Lake, AK; Skiland/Cleary Summit, AK; Girdwood, AK; Australia; New Zealand; Tas…

Birch Lake, AK; Skiland/Cleary Summit, AK; Girdwood, AK; Australia; New Zealand; Tasmania; Jap…

Birch Lake, AK; Skiland/Cleary Summit, AK; Girdwood, AK; Australia; New Zealand; Tasmania; Japan; England; Scotland; Ir…

What were Doug's favorite drinks?

Anything from Upton Tea Company...esp green teas and oolongs

Anything from Upton Tea Company...esp green teas and oolongs

Anything from Upton Tea Company...esp green teas and oolongs

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Born

September 13th, 1950

Glenwood Springs, CO

Moved

1953

Annette Island, Alaska

Moved

1954

McGrath, AK

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Created with love by Sophie Mintz (Doug's daughter), Mia Blankensop and Lisa Fleischer.

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