David A. Downs ’48

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David was born Jan. 11, 1926, in Denver, Colo. He was a lifelong resident of Denver and died there Nov. 24, 2017, at age 91.

He had a varied business career — in commercial aviation, radio, alternative energy, and the stock market. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed frequent sojourns in the Rockies.

In kindergarten he met his lifelong love and wife of 70 years, Victoria. She survives him, as do five children and their spouses; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Sally Downs Olry; nieces; nephews; and many friends.

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