Damian-Priour-Obituary

Damian Priour

Austin, Texas

1949-2011 (Age 61)

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AGE
61
LOCATION
Austin, Texas

Obituary

Damian Priour, the most successful Austin sculptor of his generation, died Wednesday night after a years-long struggle with cancer. He was 61.Born in 1949 on Padre Island during the Texas drought of record (1948-1957), Priour, a fifth-generation Texan, said he first experienced rain when he was...

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I am so sorry to hear about his passing. He was my teacher at Pilchuck Glass school in the early 90's.
He changed my life. He was the first person who ever gave me permission to ask for what I wanted.
The class was so life altering that I just can't express how much it altered me and my art. No one ever told me I could do what I wanted.
He opened my eyes to possibilities.
We had to write ourselves a letter. If you could do anything you wanted. What would it be/ Where do...

judy youens, Nov 9-Paula I just found out about Damian. I am now living in Houston and just moved back this summer. I was planning to contact Damian and let him know. I am so sorry, if I had only known I would have been there. I just buying a new house here and planning n
to put his piece right in the entrance. Please give you my condolence. I love Damian very much and thought he was a great artist and provider for his family which he loved so much

Paula and family,
We add our deepest sympathy to you on Damian's passing from this life. He will be missed by the art community in Austin and the United States. We are thinking of you and hope the memories of all the happy times will continue to comfort you.
Regards, Ruth Summers and Bruce Bowen
Asheville, NC

Paula, Chloe, Stuart and J.J.,
You are all in my prayers. I knew Damian as an amazing St.Luke Infant Care dad all those many years ago. My heart goes out to you with sympathy. -Tricia Heil Davis

Mrs. Priour and Stuart -
On behalf of the entire Walden family, we offer our sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Priour. If there's anything at all we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Dear Mrs. Priour, we were very sad to hear the news that Ms. Priour had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. I know my parents will miss him as you guys have taken a special place in their hearts. We think of Mr. Priour and you everyday when we see the beautiful chair sculpture he made for us as a wedding present becuase we have it in our living room for all to admire. The sculpture is very dear to us and will always be as we...

Dear Paula,
We have such fond memories of you and Damian. We are terribly saddened by this news but will cheerfully celebrate a life well lived. Damian is such a good example and inspiration to us all. Peace be with you and your family.

Paula, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Damian will be missed by us all. May God bless you and your family. Sincerely,

Steve Arnold - Bangkok, Thailand