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Douglas Land Obituary

LAND, DOUGLAS A. The Reverend Douglas A. Land, 74, passed away at home in La Jolla, Calif., surrounded by the love of his wife and family. Rich in talent and faithful to his callings, he made a lifelong pilgrimage that brought love, joy, truth, and beauty to his family and those who knew him. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Elsie; sister Valerie Henderson of Kentfield; brother Ivan of Advance, Mo.; son Christopher and wife Eleanor of Ojai; son Geoffrey and wife Nancy of San Luis Obispo; daughter Jennifer and husband Rob of Corrales, N. Mex.; and grandchildren: Alexandra, Douglas, Maya, Carson, Seamus, Pilar, Beatrice, Gabriel, and Nicolas. Memorial service will be held Friday, July 11, 3:00 pm at La Jolla Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to San Diego Hospice or La Jolla Presbyterian Church.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 8, 2003.

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