CPAC Charter Member remembered
Nov 21st, 2009 by blogmaster
R. Willard Dean, Charter Member of CPAC, past Treasurer and Board Member, passed away on Saturday, November 14. He was 91 years of age. Willard had been fighting ongoing illness’ for sometime.
Willard signed on as a Charter Member of CPAC at the organization’s Inaugural Dinner held at the Brown Palace on November 9, 1963 - just 6 months after the founding and incorporation of the organization. Charter Members paid a one time membership of $125.00 and received a lifetime membership in return.
Willard, a fine photographer in his own wright, was joined by his wife Marion who became an early member-volunteer for CPAC. Together they were constant participants in CPAC events including work on constructing a gallery space at the Boulder Street location in 1998.
Despite his on-going illness and growing weaker, they continued to attend every CPAC exhibit opening and Marion worked in her long time role helping with annual pot luck dinners as well as opening receptions.
For their long time involvement with CPAC, the Board, on more than one occasion, officially recognized Willard and Marion Dean for their service and dedication to the Colorado Photographic Arts Center.
Sympathy cards may be sent to:
Mrs. Marion Dean
2451 Kipling St. #208
Lakewood, CO 80215