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Judee Wales Watson & Thomas W. Watson
May 5, 2024
I think today of you Doug and know we will always be moved and inspired by who you were, still are to us and have taught us to be...how to live with Big Dreams be kind, not cast shadows on anyone... and continue in your Spirit to share our own Gifts, Hopes and Dreams that want to belong to each one of us.
Spreading The Leeds Love to
the world and to your Dearest Anki and Victoria
Judee Wales & Tom Watson
Judee Wales and Tom Watson
May 7, 2022
Dear Anki, Victoria and rest of the Leeds family,
Most unexpectedly over the last 11 years since we lost our dear friend, your husband and father, son and brother "Doug" I see his face in a dream or feel his always present love for you, his love of people and life life his passion for his missions accomplished at ATW in the New York Broadway theatre world! Especially now, that the Broadway shows have revved their engines back up and we have returned to the theatres. We will be thinking of him this week when the announcements of the Tony nominations are released putting a special request "upstairs to Doug" that he is watching over a certain galvanizing play with DRIVE and a joyful musical celebrating "76 years since it was last seen on Broadway will get well earned and won Broadway award recognition. Our Love to you dearest Anki & Tori Judee & Tom
Judee&Tom Watson
May 25, 2011
Doug Leeds was one of the great people you will have met in a lifetime; a first class entrepreneur in business with a passion for the theater. He was a good friend,devoted husband and father. He will be missed for his energy, smile and optimism. He set the bar high with his bow tie sense of humor and class.
Judee Wales and Tom Watson
May 16, 2011
" We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give", Winston Churchill. It reminds me of how much Doug gave to our industry, the warmth of his smile, his great presence and style, a wonderful guy and we will miss him very much.
George Barnes, North Carolina
Phyllis Bishop
May 15, 2011
Doug was a uniquely kind person and always made time for everyone.
Andrea Martin
May 14, 2011
Doug is an icon in the Point of Purchase Industry and was always an inspiration to many of us both professionally and personally as he was a wonderful man who truly loved life! His many contributions to our world will be sadly missed. I am grateful to have known him and honored to have been his friend. My sincere condolences to Anki and Victoria and Doug's entire family. As already expressed, Doug Leeds was truly a gentleman and definitely a "class act".
Paco Underhill
May 13, 2011
The best smile and handshake I've ever experienced. Fun, focused, real and mannerly. The next world has gained a true gentleman.
Larry Steiner
May 12, 2011
Doug was a friend and business associate. His battle was long and courageous. I will miss our friendship and his keen business sense. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Richard Nagler
May 12, 2011
I may not have seen Dougie for 50 years until we re-connected last November. We peeled away time as if those 50 years were 50 minutes. We were little boys together taking our first tentative steps into the world. Even then, Doug's talents were evident. He was artistic and radiated from the inside with curiosity and joy at all he experienced. He had an inner glow that lit up any room. He was a wonderful childhood friend and I will miss him. I felt that our paths would cross again and I am sad that he was taken too soon. I loved meeting Victoria and hearing about Connie and his mom and his marriage. He loved so many. I send my most profound condolences to them and to all those whose lives were touched by this remarkable man and who loved him right back .
Ron Grelsamer
May 12, 2011
My memory of Doug is at the NBS father-daughter breakfasts. I have a picture of him with the greatest smile. There was a wonderful person behind that smile. Doug represented all that is good in the world - he left us too soon, but I'm grateful to have known him. I'll miss him.
Robert Terlizzi
May 12, 2011
Doug Leeds was one of Point of Purchase's most talented, innovative and genuine people. A true gentleman who made everyone he dealt with comfortable. In simple terms, " a class act".
fred shuman
May 11, 2011
Doug was initially a business associate and quickly became a great friend and a wonderful confidant. His courage and fortitude were an inspiration to so many others confronting their own challenges. Our birthdays were within days of each other and never did he fail, including this year, to sing his warbly version of "Happy Birthday".....His good cheer was contagious. His love for Anki, Victoria, his friends., theatre and life enriched all of us. Truly one of a kind. Missed foreveer. Never forgotten.
With love to everyone touched by his life,
Stephanie and Fred Shuman
Steve Block
May 11, 2011
Doug Leeds was not only a friend but a mentor. He not only supported me professionally but personally as well. His incredible smile and infectious laugh (as well as his bow-ties) will always be remembered by me and by all he knew and touched. He never took no as an answer and "above all" he never gave up. You will be sorely missed. Thank you Doug. My condolences to Anki, Victoria and your family. Steve
Steve Block
May 11, 2011
Doug was not only a friend but a mentor. He guided me not only in my professional career but in my personal life. He was never without a smile or a birthday candle. I will forever be grateful for having known him and will miss his laugh. My condolences to his wife Anki and his daughter Victoria and his family .
Dennis Postula
May 11, 2011
Doug gave me a chance to prove myself and inspired and encouraged me, always with a smile. I too received birthday songs from him, and warm conversations afterward. I feel so very fortunate to have known him.
John Risica
May 11, 2011
Doug Leeds was a gentleman and an professional inspiration. He called me for many years after we parted ways and sang Happy Birthday. I enjoyed his company and he will be sorely missed.
nancy stanley
May 11, 2011
Doug will always be remembered as a wonderful and sweet guy who always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss.
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