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Gaylord “Gayl” Dopson passed away June 21 at Casa de la Luz in Tucson. Gayl was born in Peacock, Texas June 7, 1928.
Early in life, he helped his parents in a General Mercantile store in Bloomfield, NM, as well as living on a “row crop farm” as he would call it. Gayl graduated from Aztec NM High School at age 16. He was a good student, skipping two grades; he always gave his best. In time, Gayle went into the mining profession and was known over the world for his expertise in the knowledge of Milling. Gayl worked 39 years for Magma/Newmont, retiring from Newmont Mining Company in 1988. Gayl loved his home in Oracle; he also loved Colorado. He and Wanda spent many summers at Vallecito Resort where they enjoyed their summer home. He loved boating/fishing, traveling the jeep roads in the high country of Colorado, time spent with family and friends.
Gayl is survived by his wife of nearly 37 years, Wanda; son Gilbert Dopson of Lovington, NM; daughter Gayla Dopson of Durango, Colorado; stepdaughter Gaytha (Mark) Braun of Lakeway, TX; Joe (LeAnn) Vaughn of Catalina; and 10 grandchildren.
Gayl’s service was held at the Oracle Union Church. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donation be made to either the Oracle Union Church or Oracle Public Library.
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