Paul Dearborn

Portrait by Jim Wigler

Paul Wesley Dearborn
24 Jul 1945 - 18 Nov 1988

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Quick Facts

• photographed by Jim Wigler, and featured in his "Faces of AIDS" exhibit.

In Their Own Words

Apology Demanded
The following was sent to Mayor John Aquila of St. Helena, CA:
On April 15 a friend and I drove to St. Helena. At approximately 11 p.m. my friend stopped to make a phone call for instructions to pick up keys. On leaving the pay phone my friend made a U-turn on the main street and was immediately stopped by the police. I do not drink and my friend had not had a drink since leaving San Francisco. He was arrested and handcuffed. He happens to be a physician and asked that the tension be reduced as the handcuffs were hurting him considerably.

I didn't think to get the car keys from my friend when he was arrested. Regardless, I soon realized my AZT and other medication was locked in the car. I went to the desk sergeant and explained my predicament. It was time to take my AZT. He told me to get out. Several hours later I saw the arresting officer and again explained I needed medication on a regular basis and could I please use the keys to get into the car. Once again I was told to "get the hell out of here."

At a minimum I believe I'm due an apology from the St. Helena Police Department, and perhaps the mayor's office. In addition, I would like to see reprimands go into the files of the participating officers. I would say both are homophobic and could have created serious health consequences for me. As it is, I ended up in Presbyterian Hospital for 10 days. I believe this was triggered by the denial of my medications and the subsequent stress and anger. AIDS is definitely aggravated by stress. Both officers were told I have AIDS.

Paul W. Dearborn

San Francisco

Obituary

Paul Wesley Dearborn, 43, died Nov. 18, 1988 in San Francisco.

Born in Klamath Falls to Carolyn and Mike Dearborn, Paul attended Bonanza school for 12 years graduating in 1963.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Oregon in 1967. He was employed by the Comptroller of the Currency as a trust examiner.

Mr. Dearborn loved music and gardening, growing many beautiful flowers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Dearborn.

Survivors are his mother, Carolyn Dearborn, Klamath Falls; brothers Mark Dearborn, Nelson, New Zealand and Ted Dearborn, Eugene; nieces nephews and friends.

Memorial Panel

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Photos

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  Portrait by Jim Wigler

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  Article (Bay Area Reporter)

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  Find A Grave Memorial 57614276

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  Dearborn family plot

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