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03-14-08, 06:56 AM
Hemet artist who helped with Iwo Jima Memorial dies at 83
10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, March 13, 2008
By HERBERT ATIENZA
The Press-Enterprise
A memorial service is planned Wednesday for Stanley Elliott Dunlap Jr., a Marine and artist who played a key role in the creation of the Iwo Jima Memorial statue in Arlington, Va.
Mr. Dunlap, of Hemet, died Feb. 16. He was 83.
"My father was an honorable man," said his daughter, Debra Dunlap, of Prescott, Ariz. "He was very creative ... He was ahead of his time with some of his artwork."
Mr. Dunlap was born and raised in Everett, Wash. As a young man, he joined the Marines and served in the Korean War. In 1951, he was assigned as the military artistic adviser for the Iwo Jima Memorial statue and worked closely with the sculptor, Felix W. De Weldon, on the project.
Mr. Dunlap, who also lived in Santa Barbara, devoted his life to the field of visual arts, and his experience with the military had a strong influence on his work, Debra Dunlap said. His career included work as an illustrator, art director and advertising executive. His illustrations were featured on covers of the Marine Corps Gazette and Leatherneck magazines.
Mr. Dunlap had a long career in the arts and advertising, including as art director for the General Electric Co. and stints at 20th Century Fox Television. He designed the logos for many TV shows, including "Batman," "Daniel Boone," "Lost in Space" and "Peyton Place." He received the National Addy Award and 16 gold and silver awards for advertising excellence.
In addition to his daughter, Mr. Dunlap is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Pamela Ernie, of Vacaville, and Nancy Sanders, of Ojai; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be sent to: USMC Chaplain Dan Silveria, c/o Wounded Marine Program, P.O. Box 1775, Prescott, AZ 86302 or the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. - Development Dept., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Reach Herbert Atienza at 951-763-3464 or hatienza@PE.com
Ellie
10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, March 13, 2008
By HERBERT ATIENZA
The Press-Enterprise
A memorial service is planned Wednesday for Stanley Elliott Dunlap Jr., a Marine and artist who played a key role in the creation of the Iwo Jima Memorial statue in Arlington, Va.
Mr. Dunlap, of Hemet, died Feb. 16. He was 83.
"My father was an honorable man," said his daughter, Debra Dunlap, of Prescott, Ariz. "He was very creative ... He was ahead of his time with some of his artwork."
Mr. Dunlap was born and raised in Everett, Wash. As a young man, he joined the Marines and served in the Korean War. In 1951, he was assigned as the military artistic adviser for the Iwo Jima Memorial statue and worked closely with the sculptor, Felix W. De Weldon, on the project.
Mr. Dunlap, who also lived in Santa Barbara, devoted his life to the field of visual arts, and his experience with the military had a strong influence on his work, Debra Dunlap said. His career included work as an illustrator, art director and advertising executive. His illustrations were featured on covers of the Marine Corps Gazette and Leatherneck magazines.
Mr. Dunlap had a long career in the arts and advertising, including as art director for the General Electric Co. and stints at 20th Century Fox Television. He designed the logos for many TV shows, including "Batman," "Daniel Boone," "Lost in Space" and "Peyton Place." He received the National Addy Award and 16 gold and silver awards for advertising excellence.
In addition to his daughter, Mr. Dunlap is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Pamela Ernie, of Vacaville, and Nancy Sanders, of Ojai; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be sent to: USMC Chaplain Dan Silveria, c/o Wounded Marine Program, P.O. Box 1775, Prescott, AZ 86302 or the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St. - Development Dept., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Reach Herbert Atienza at 951-763-3464 or hatienza@PE.com
Ellie