Memories of Edward "Doug" Douglas Blankensop

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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Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey ADN Debris (cont)

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Mia Blankensop

Michael Fenster

Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey ADN Debris

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Mia Blankensop

Michael Fenster

Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey Perfect World Story (cont)

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Mia Blankensop

Michael Fenster

Thomas Gibbs

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Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey Perfect World Story

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Megan Lundin

Mia Blankensop

Michael Fenster

Thomas Gibbs

Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey Cover Story (cont)

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Mia Blankensop

Michael Fenster

Thomas Gibbs

Sophie Mintz

1999, Anchorage, AK, USA

Plucking Monkey Tea Pub ADN Cover Story

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Michael Fenster

Mia Blankensop

Thomas Gibbs

Rod Binek

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Michael Fenster

It was fun to visit him there and attend the couple of classes he put on to learn more about tea. It was fun to visit him there and attend the couple of classes he put on to learn more about tea. It was fun to visit him there and attend the couple... Read more

Megan Lundin

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Lunch and Bookstore exploration with B

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Michael Fenster

Mia Blankensop

Sophie Mintz

Jonathan Soverns

Thomas Gibbs

Rod Binek

Mia Blankensop

2013, San Anselmo, CA, USA

Doug with his dear friend John Firmin

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Sophie Mintz

Michael Fenster

Mia Blankensop

2013, San Francisco, CA, USA

Doug loved visiting City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco. He was a voracious reader and made a point of stopping in every bookstore and buying a book or three.

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Michael Fenster

Mark Blumer

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Michael Fenster

We talked about this place. The first time I went there, I was pleased to have a few words with Lawrence ... Read more We talked about this place. The first time I went there, I was pleased to have a few words with Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Doug was... Read more We talked about this place. The first time I went there,... Read more

Beth Wallan

B was a cool teacher. When I took his film class, I was certain I wouldn't like "old" movies and films in black and white, but I was so wrong and I will always appreciate his enthusiasm to share his insight and knowledge.

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Mia Blankensop

Sophie Mintz

Michael Fenster

Arthur Maas

So saddened by the loss. B helped me a lot in my Senior year and supported me in my video endeavors, I interviewed everyone in my class because of his encouragement. He also kept in touch for many years after high school and even after I moved to Washington in 2005. He touched so many lives and I'm grateful to have had to opportunity to be his student and friend.

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Michael Fenster

Mia Blankensop

Sophie Mintz

Rod Binek

Jonathan Soverns

Margaret McDonagh

I’m so sad to learn of Doug’s passing. He was such a kind, generous and wonderful human! I feel so lucky that I got to work with him and know him. My heart goes out to his family, especially Mia, Sophie, and Pers. Rest in peace Doug, the world feels smaller today. ❤️

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Michael Fenster

Mia Blankensop

Sophie Mintz

Michael Fenster

This is truly sad to see. Doug and I taught in SWS for the entire time I was there, fourteen years. He was instrumental in getting me hired to the position, seeing that I would be far more than a math teacher in the program. At several points there, we team-taught classes. One was an IAP class on mornings: we shared tea and yoga with the students first period in the morning. It was a blast to put together and to enjoy with them. Doug and I shared a love of both bicycling and jazz, and spent many hours chatting about those after the students had left for the day. His continual excitement at novel things in music, art, literature, and even connections to math was palpable. Man, the laughs we shared. He cared deeply for his students and we shared techniques we could use to help them as needed. Ones we lost troubled us both for a long time. I didn't get to see him much after I left teaching at East, but our last time to chat about everything we chose in the universe, was over tea in Fairbanks. I wouldn't have it any other way. Namaste, Doug.

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Mia Blankensop

Sophie Mintz

Rod Binek

Tom Bronga

Jonathan Soverns

Mia Blankensop

2008, Fairbanks, AK, USA

Celebrating Doug’s 58th birthday with family — with Elrita Magoffin

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Margaret McDonagh

Michael Fenster

Jonathan Soverns

Rod Binek

Mia Blankensop

2013, Oakland, CA, USA

Doug holding his grandson Theodore

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Michael Fenster

Margaret McDonagh

Mia Blankensop

1980, Anchorage, AK, USA

taken the day after Doug’s 30th birthday

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Michael Fenster

Margaret McDonagh

Rod Binek

Jonathan Soverns

Sherri Rokey

To My Dearest Cousins Elrita & Jim & Family, & Mia, Sophie, & Piers & Families: We are Deeply saddened by your great loss of Doug. His time spent growing up & his studies, teaching, & raising his children were very special & meaningful to him. And his Love of Learning, Music, Art, & Lifelong appreciation of Nature, Travel, Cooking, Biking, & his Passion for Helping others were evident throughout his years on earth. Doug will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. We send our LOVE & Deepest Condolences to All...with Prayers & long distant Hugs for Comfort & Peace. God's Blessings be with you! Sherri & Don Rokey

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