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John Douglas Powell, 64, of Taos, NM, passed away September 6, 2007, after a valiant struggle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) complicated by Lyme disease.

Born in Abilene, Texas, he graduated from Abilene High School in 1961. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1964 with a BS degree in Business and Distribution Management.

He served in the US Navy in DaNang, Viet Nam, where he was admiral's aide and flag lieutenant. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

In 2000, after 27 years with Xerox Corporation, he and his wife, Olivia, moved to Taos, NM, where they founded Aspen Business Systems, Inc., a Xerox sales agency serving seven counties in Northern New Mexico.

He was a member of Good News Christian Fellowship and Taos Milagro Rotary Club.
He enjoyed fishing, hiking and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Powell. He is survived by his wife, Olivia Pinion Powell of Taos, his mother Rebecca Powell of Abilene, Texas, a sister, Patty Williams and her husband Joe, also of Abilene, two nieces, 5 great nieces and one great nephew. He is also survived by his cousin and friend Paul Ungerer and his wife Cheryl of Denver.

Interment was held on Friday September 14, 2007 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Memorial Services was held September 15, 2007 at the Rio Bravo picnic area in Pilar.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the ALS Association, P.O. Box 16495
Albuquerque, NM 87191-6495 or The Lyme Disease Association, P.O. Box 1438, Jackson, NJ 08527.

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Name John Douglas Powell
Date of Death September 6th, 2007
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Loretta Cordova published a tribute .

Dear Olivia,

We have never had the opportunity to meet, but I have heard many great things about Doug from my daughter-in-law Kristi and from Me-Maw as well. I know this will be a difficult time for you and the family, but please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you and the entire family. He will be sorely missed by all of those who loved him. May God bless you and keep you in his loving thoughts.

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Madyson Grace Cordova published a tribute .

Dearest Great Uncle Doug,
I'm sorry we didn't get to meet in person, but I know that you are looking down on us, and that you have seen me now. My mommy will be sure to tell me what a wonderful person you were and the hearts you touched during your lifetime. You meant alot to my mommy and me. Keep watching over us, and I'll keep looking to the clouds for you.

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Kristi Denise Cordova published a tribute .

He was the best uncle a girl could ask for. He meant as much to me as a father. I will always remember him carrying me on his shoulders at the balloon festival as a little girl. I will love him forever.

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Gail Chorn Boren published a tribute .

As I recall, Doug was friendly to everyone as he grew up in Abilene. May you, Olivia gain comfort in your good memories of him and the peace he now enjoys.

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Cynthia R. Bay published a tribute .

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort;
who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
II Corinthians 1:3-4 NAS

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Debra Mondragon published a tribute .

Mrs. Powell, I wanted to again express my deepest sympathy. I didn't have the honor of meeting Mr. Powell but I did get the honor of meeting you. Again if you need anything at all please feel free to call me, even if you need someone to cry with talk to or just not say anything at all. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Be strong for he is with you.

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Lee Glenn published a tribute .

Olivia, I was so sorry to hear about Doug. My thoughts are with you.

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Marty Brantley published a tribute .

With sincere thoughts to family. I enjoyed working with Doug through the years with Xerox, and he was always one of the most thoughtful and caring persons I have ever known.
I will miss his sensitivity and caring nature to everything that was right and moral.

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Bill & Patsy Bradford published a tribute .

Our thouights and prayers are with you.....

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Sue Ann Johnson published a tribute .

Olivia, I hope you are finding some peace. I feel Doug is Home and God is beside you. No one can say the right thing, but to know that friends are trying and loving you and your memories helps to get you through. Our prayers are with you.

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Kent & Katy Saul published a tribute .

Olivia:

We are so sorry for your loss. One is not forgotten when so special.

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Bonnie And Kids published a tribute .

Dear Aunt Live,
It's been so long since we have talked. The memory of Uncle Doug that comes to mind was when we went to see the hot air balloons. That was so much fun. He will always be in my memory. Sending all our love, Bonnie, Shannon, Rebecca,Heather, Destiny and Ashton Douglas

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Nancy And Richard Ferrel published a tribute .

Dear Olivia,

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I so enjoyed working with Doug at Xerox. No matter the situation, Doug always had a way of putting things in the right perspective and was always kind and thoughtful. I am so thankful for his friendship.

Nancy

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Jerry Craig-Jones published a tribute .

I have know Doug and Olivia for 34 years. The list of men I know that I consider "the good guys" is very short but Doug was definitely on it. He was, is and always will be one of my favorite men.
Jerry

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James Mitchell published a tribute .

Olivia, Darlene and I were moved and saddened upon hearing the news. I regret not staying in closer touch over the past few years after your leaving Albuquerque. I'll always remember Doug's warm spirit, friendship and look forward to a big reunion in the future. Please EMail your address, phone# to me - would love to hear back from you and stay in touch. We're saying a prayer for your hurt and pain as you deal with your loss.
Love you,
James and Darlene

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Jody & Barbara Crain published a tribute .

Dear Olivia,

Our hearts are heavy for you of your great loss in Doug's home going to glory. May the God of all comfort be so real to your heart these days.

Sending our love and prayers,
Jody & Barbara

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Gloria & Don Siratt published a tribute .

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Olivia. So many happy & fun times come to mind as we remember Doug. May you be comforted, knowing he is in the arms of
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Blessings & Peace

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Bob Cluck published a tribute .

I have very fond memories of Doug. He was a great member of our class of 61 at Abilene High.

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Bruce And Torey Van Klaveren published a tribute .

Olivia, I am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a wonderful friend and co-worker and I am proud to have known him. I can still remember the numerous times walking the UNM campus with him making sales calls. He had more friends than any other person I know. Our prayers are with you and your family. We know Doug is in a better place.

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Doug And Jennifer Coughenour published a tribute .

Olivia,
We are deeply saddened at the passing of Doug. We have many fond memories of working with Doug at Xerox. Spending Presidents Club in Maui with you and Doug as Doug made his special Manhattans was a highlight of those years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Rhonda Tafoya published a tribute .

Dear olivia i don't know if you will remember me but i used to clean your home it's been a few years that we've spoken but i just wanted to let you know my prayers and love are with you in your time of sorrow i am so sorry for your loss may he rest in Gods kingdom forever God BlessYou And Your Family

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Mark Bradford published a tribute .

Hi Olivia,
I'm so sorry to hear of Doug's death. I haven't seen you in such a long time but wanted you to know that I am praying for you. I know you have been an awesome wife and I have such high regard for you and did also for your Mom and Dad.
May God Bless You at this time
Mark Bradford

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Richard And Heather Searle published a tribute .

Olivia, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember you and Doug so fondly from all the years at Xerox. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work someone so kind and caring. We will always remember Doug fondly.
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Jerry Grider published a tribute .

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF DOUG. HE WAS A FELLOW AHS EAGLE AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND HOPE.

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Dwayne & Kelly Grimes published a tribute .

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there with you. Much love.

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Sandy Shaffar published a tribute .

Doug was a very special person and a wonderful friend. I will always cherise the memories with he and Olivia during many years of friendship. He had such a wonderful personality and a smile that just warmed your heart. He will be missed.

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Catherine Rosengren published a tribute .

Dearest Olivia, I offer my sympathy and am thankful for all your friends and family that are there for your support at this time. Please accept my heartfelt sadness for your loss. I only knew him a little so long ago, but he was a lovely man and I am sorry both you and he had to go thru so much for so long. Much love Catherine

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Ron Bredemeyer published a tribute .

Olivia,

Although we have never met. I feel like I know you. Rest assured I will be praying for you in this time of loss.

Doug was a good friend and the best roommate a guy could have. We shared lots of good times together at Texas Tech.

Sincerely,

Ron Bredemeyer

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Lela Vititow Radney published a tribute .

In deepest sympathy to my friend Olivia.

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Mike Passons published a tribute .

Olivia, although I never met your husband, looking at his picture here fills me with a sense that he was someone I would have liked. I think of you at times and wish for you good friends and family.

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