Dexter Merriam Brinker
A few hours ago I was informed by friends Dexter Merriam Brinker died sometime this morning, July 19 2020, between midnight and five am in Durango Colorado. He was 95.
Dexter was a civil engineer and surveyor. He attended Colorado School of Mines and received his degree in 1949 from University of Colorado. In 1943, he served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany as a forward observer and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was an active member of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group.
He was the major founding member and first president of Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado. Approximately 1971, he began Brinker School of Surveying and Mapping in Denver that offered class-room teaching as well as correspondence courses. Additionally, Dexter presented many surveying papers and seminars. His work and efforts have left a major mark on Colorado’s surveying profession and legislation.
A good friend, a mentor and a very knowledgeable person: he will be missed.
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