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Douglas Tompkins

Mar 20, 1943 – Dec 8, 2015 (Age 72)

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BORN
March 20, 1943
DIED
December 8, 2015
AGE
72

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Douglas Tompkins

Douglas Rainsford Tompkins of Renihue, Chile, 72, a mountaineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, organic farmer, and one of the Earth's foremost advocates for wild nature died on December 8, 2015, following a kayaking accident in Chilean Patagonia. With seemingly limitless...

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Well I really never gotten to meet my great uncle Douglas Tompkins but our family tree and much more is pretty big and huge as well I do wish I got to know my Uncle Douglas who looks just like my dads Brother and his father

I cannot thank Doug Tompkins enough for all he has done for me and for so many people. He has shaped our lives towards appreciating the present and living with no fears using our energy to save what is possible to save before it is too late. The love he had for life was a remarkable example for many of us.
He will be with us for the eternity
Peace to his soul and all my best thoughts for his family

My deepest condolences to Doug's Tompkins family, to Faith and John, Kris,Quincey and her family,Summer and her family.

Doug was a great and honest man.

May God Bless Him.

Doug Tompkins lived his passions in ways most of us struggle to do. I met him at Esprit where he shaped a unique innovative culture and for many of us opened our eyes to the beauty and adventures of the outdoors. His attention to details is well known. Still remember the LA store he architected- leather floor/ the stuff of theater - easy to admire his unwavering drive and his land preservation legacy in Chile. His positive impact will live on in so many ways - one of a kind man shining a...

A thoughtful person he was,putting the needs of others when it came to nature in being a cheerful giver.His love of nature,the beauty behind it belongs to our Grand Creator Isa.45:18.May your family find peace and comfort at this difficult time

What a remarkable man! Though successful in his own right, he loved nature and lived simply, he gave freely where it was most needed, and he died doing the things he loved. The real Paradise awaits you Doug for you are very precious in God's eyes. My condolences to the family!

Douglas

Thank you for your love for Chile.
We will never forget you !!!