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Tom J. Dooley

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Tom J. Dooley, one of Colorado's finest and treasured artists, passed away on September 12, 2010 in Colorado Springs at the age of 67. Tom was born on December 31, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late James and Mary Lee Turner. Even at a young age Tom possessed a natural talent and love for...

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We still miss you Tom. Every time I go to a swap meet or a gun show I think of our good times together. Rest in peace my friend. Ray and Monika Bowers

I miss you every day Dad. I think of you often. I Love you.

Tom was indeed a special artist and person. I will always treasure my paintings of Helen Hunt Falls and Seven Falls that he did for me in the 80's. My sympathy to all his beloved family and many friends. L. Joiner
Colorado Springs

We were fortunate to have met Tom at Kemper Galleries in the 1970's where we purchased several of his paintings which we have enjoyed for 30 yrs. He was not only a talented artist, but a kind and generous person...always introducing us as "My friends, Bea and Ken". Loved his smile! He was always obliging. We invited Tom to give an art presentation to a class we were taking at Colorado College. He completed a lovely painting and gave it to us. We cherish it. He also gave presentations...

Dear Virginia,
I am saddened to read of Tom's passing.
Please know that my love, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Gail Piper

Buddy was pretty distant family to me, I guess. I was lucky enough to meet him a few times, though, and to see his art for much of my life. When I heard that Buddy wasn't doing well this summer I wanted to write him, tell him how much of an influence he has been on me. I didn't get the chance.

You can read Buddy's passion for art, his deep love of life and his mountains in every stroke of his brush. I've spent years admiring and studying his work, staring at the print on my...

Buddy was pretty distant family to me, I guess. I was lucky enough to meet him a few times, though, and to see his art for much of my life. When I heard that Buddy wasn't doing well this summer I wanted to write him, tell him how much of an influence he has been on me. I didn't get the chance.

You can read Buddy's passion for art, his deep love of life and his mountains in every stroke of his brush. I've spent years admiring and studying his work, staring at the print on my...

Tom Dooley was larger than life. I was his daughter in law, wife of Jim Turner, for 17 years and can attest to the extreme generosity, deep empathy, and unparalleled enthusiasm that Tom had for all of life. He never tired of giving and doing for others. He remained dear to me even after the death of his son changed our relationship. You'll always be the brightest star in the sky, Tom, and we will miss you always. Rest well, you have earned it! My most heartfelt condolences to all who...

Tom I will always remember you as my wonderful friend! There are so many wonderful memories, "Buddy and the Belveder's ,N.E.A.T.(Freddie Forrest),"Paint Brush", and "Snuffy Smith", "Cadillac's, and Lincoln's", "Miami brick Co" The painting presented to me,by you, the morning after my own Fathers Death(1976).The many times we spent, the many things you taught me about life,humor, and how to love people in a special way.
A genius,in your own right, You my Friend will be missed by all!I am...