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Bill Vega was born and raised in New Jersey. After graduating from Princeton, Bill served three years in the Navy. Upon leaving the Navy, Bill joined the research and development  department of General Dynamics. In his thirty year career there he rose through the  management and leadership ranks ending his career as Vice President of Research and  Engineering. He took early retirement to move to Durango, Colorado where he began his  second career in non profit leadership and fundraising. Bill was driving force in creating the  new space for the Durango Arts Center ( they still reside there today) and served as President  of the board for many years. He was a prime fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Center and  the new Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College when a severe winter storm destroyed  the old building. He was awarded the Colorado Non Profit Fundraiser of the Year for his efforts  in these endeavors. Upon moving to Corrales, he immediately began volunteering for the  Corrales Arts Center and several major national and state political campaigns.  

 Bill is survived by his wife, Polly Garner, three daughters, Lynn Membreno (Marc), Lore Hynes  (Jim) and Susan Vega, six grandchildren and five great grand children.  

At his request there will be no service. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held in September  Any donations in his name can be made to the Corrales Arts Center or the Durango Arts  Center.