GMDC's Doug Blough passes away

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Doug Blough, director of creative services for the Global Market Development Center, passed away Saturday after a battle against pancreatic cancer.

During his tenure at GMDC, Blough had been credited with creating the face of the organization, creating and managing all copywriting, graphic design and art direction. Blough also played a central role in the production and design of GMDC conferences, graphics and signage, as well as photography. In addition, for several years Blough also handled public relations duties for GMDC.

Doug received an AA in fine arts from Lorain County (Ohio) Community College, a BFA in design from Bowling Green State University and completed coursework for an MEd also at Bowling Green. Prior to joining GMDC in 1999, Blough had owned and managed one of Colorado Springs’ leading graphic design firms for 24 years.

Blough’s friends remember well his love of the outdoors and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Blough is survived by his wife, Linda, his two children, Amanda and Justin, and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 28 at the Mountain View United Methodist Church located at:1101 Rampart Range Road,Woodland Park, Colorado80863at 3 p.m. MST.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to: The Blough Children Educational Fundc/o US Bank6 South Tejon StreetColorado Springs, Colorado  80903Attention:  L. Specht