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Douglas Rankin Obituary
December 31, 1948 - November 13, 2023
Douglas Rankin, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Santa Fe, NM, with great courage and love on November 13, 2023. He was surrounded and held by his spouse of 52 years, his children and grandchildren, who took comfort in knowing that he was at peace and ready to move on to whatever miracle awaits. Douglas was born on New Year's Eve, 1948 in Queens, New York to Margaret Addison Rankin and George Craig Rankin. He and his wife, Lonnie, raised their three children in Greenwich, CT and later retired to their dream home in Santa Fe, NM.
Douglas is survived by his brother, Bruce, his sister, Nancy, Lonnie, his spouse of 52 years, their three children, Adam, Elizabeth and Abi, and five grandchildren. An artist and a builder, he could create, build or fix anything. He was renowned among family and friends for his pies and his sense of humor, which never left him. He will be forever loved and missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Glioblastoma Research Organization.
Memories and Condolences
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Hope Fitzgerald
December 25, 2024
Thinking of the Rankin family at this first holiday and birthday without him in physical form... Sending comfort and love!
Bruce Rankin
December 9, 2023
Doug marched to the drumbeat he heard, leading him on the path he believed best served his family, friends and others, with courage, conviction, imagination, great humor and love. He invested his God-given talents in his family and friends, yielding enduring blessings. The family he and Lonnie raised, children and their children, are testimony to the wisdom and love of that ever-unfolding investment. He has surely earned the Father´s praise, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."
Bruce Butterfield
December 1, 2023
Wonderful dry wit and humor, creative, individualistic, unique, dedicated to family, and just a very good person. Fond memories that will carry forward infinitely and be cherished through friends and family way into the future.
Much love and prayerful support to everyone Doug influenced for good - family, friends, and all -
Bruce Butterfield
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December 1, 2023
Forever in our hearts may you rest in peace and thank you for all the love and laughter you gave us love from Jasmin, Pascal, Mai, Jesper
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