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In Memoriam — Dr. Donald Fink, Founding Trustee
Dr. Donald Wright FinkSurrounded by loving family and friends, Dr. Donald Fink passed away on March 6, 2008. He was 76 years old.

A founding Trustee of The Colorado Trust, Dr. Fink served as chief of the Department of Radiology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. During his tenure with The Trust – from 1985 to 2002 – Dr. Fink served as chairman, vice chairman and secretary of the Board of Trustees.

“Don Fink was a tremendous asset to The Colorado Trust. He had a keen vision of the importance of the foundation to the health and well-being of the people of Colorado, and was an enthusiastic advocate for many valuable initiatives,” said Dr. William Maniatis, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Colorado Trust. “The last founding member to retire from the board, Don was thoughtful, dedicated and fair in his leadership. To go along with his generous wisdom, he was one of the kindest people you could ever hope to know and had an ever-present, subtle humor. He was a truly conscientious citizen of the board and community. His passing is a personal loss for me and all who knew him.”

Dr. Fink earned an M.D. from the University of Wisconsin and interned at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, followed by two years’ military service as a Captain at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. After five years’ general practice in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, Dr. Fink entered practice as a radiologist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver. He became a fellow in the American College of Radiology and completed two terms as president of the Colorado Radiological Society. In 2006, Dr. Fink was honored by the Denver Medical Society for 50 years of meritorious service.

In addition to his many contributions to the medical field and The Colorado Trust, Dr. Fink served terms as director of the Samaritan Institute and president of the board for MDS Counseling Services. A music lover, Dr. Fink also served on the board of Augustana Arts and sang in the Wellshire Presbyterian Church’s sanctuary choir for over 40 years.
 
Dr. Fink is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Helen; daughter Katy; sons Don Jr., Karl and Brian; and 11 grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by many others, including his friends at The Trust.