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George's career included newspaper reporting for the Gazette Telegraph in Colorado Springs in the early 1960's; working for the National Council on Alcoholism in the late 1960's and the early 1970's. George helped establish Washington House, a treatment center for alcoholics, in north Denver during the mid-70's. He was the founder of The Mountain States Collector, a journal for antique dealers and collectors.
George was a talented artist, award-winning author, playwright, poet, and a lover of nature and beautiful colors. He strove to grow spiritually up to the end of his life.
George leaves behind his wife and soul mate of 61 years, Alice; and his children, Valorie (Garry), Vickie (Mark), Veronica (Gary), George (Cheryl), Kathrine (John); 16 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. George also left behind many friends who shared his love for their mutual friend, Bill W. In addition George loved his fellow artists and writers with a passion.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and George, and his beloved brother, Ronald Douthit.
A memorial service for George will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Canon City, Colorado, on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception following.
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for George Douthit
Steve williams
April 2, 2023
George was truly remarkable
Worked with him at the gazette. He was the best writer and photographer on the staff. He was truly a joy u to be around, and was alind and gentle soul. He understood the human better than anyone I know. Lucky Alice for spending her life with him
Randy Crawford
February 5, 2015
A wonderful man. My condolences and prayers.
Rita Randolph
February 3, 2015
I think of George every day when I paint. I was 59 when I met George 8 years ago and was one of those who said I couldn't draw a stick figure, but he encouraged me and now I can actually call myself an artist! Thank you, George, you changed my life.
Mike Neeley
January 31, 2015
George' passing is a great, great loss for the hundreds and hundreds of people he guided into and through their recoveries. I can count six times that he just seemed to appear when I needed someone of his unique character to help me move forward. I'll meet you at the door George.
John and June McKenna
January 23, 2015
We will miss George. He was such a gentle and talented man. We always enjoyed his sense of humor. God bless you all, Alice.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather great grand father and friend to all George Douthit the III.
January 20, 2015
Stephanie Miller
January 19, 2015
I am blessed to know your son George and his family through Rainbow Girls. They are such a loving, generous, and artistic bunch. That kind of live had to be inspired by a wonderful person ;) Im sending you all my love.
Stephanie Miller
January 19, 2015
Im blessed to know your son George and his family through Rainbow Girls. They are each so generous and artistic, it had to be inspired by your influence. ;) I'm sending my love to your whole family. Rest in Peace.
Robin Wicks
January 17, 2015
Alice, my heartfelt condolences to your entire family! I will never, ever forget the story about the dryer!! The world was blessed by his presence.
Teresa sharp Macklin
January 17, 2015
so sorry for your loss. George was a good man and will be missed by my daughter and son
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