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Rolland Doubleday Obituary
In 1968, Dub moved to Alaska. For the next four years he worked as an electrician on the Spark and King Salmon platforms of the Cook Inlet. In 1976, he became involved in the startup effort for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He was the instrument supervisor during commissioning of the Field Fuel Gas Unit and the Central Compressor Plant in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. For the next 25 years, Dub worked as an instrument technician at most every site along the Pipeline from Pump Station 1 to the Valdez Marine Terminal. When the job was tough, Dub got the call. Hardly a Fisher 350 actuator ever escaped his attention.
Dub was also a pilot and earned his instrument and commercial ratings. He was an avid reader and was rarely without a book in hand. He enjoyed watching Red Sox games with his boys, but firmly believed they would lose if he watched them play, and coincidentally, they normally did. He loved to work on his house, and even into his last week of life was devising home improvement projects. He was always excited to work on friends' boilers and any other projects for which they needed help. He loved to tell good jokes as much as he loved to hear them. After 49 years of smoking he quit cold-turkey saying, "I wanted to quit before I got addicted." If you thought of Dub as a friend, he probably was, because he would definitely let you know if you weren't.
Dub is survived by his two sons, Rolland (D2) Doubleday, Jr. and John F. Doubleday; his older brother, Ray Doubleday, and the Love-of-His-Life, Shirley Childress. A private "Celebration of Dub's Life" will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Disabled Veterans National Foundation.
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February 17, 2015
Dub had a love of ice hockey. I used to skate against him in a lot of pickup games after slope trips. He was a pretty fast right wing and he didn't mind taking a hit. Although only pickup games in the early 80's, no one was faster than Dub...his son was a close second.
Dub, I'm told you might be gone. I'll get my skates sharpened before our next scrimmage....
August 5, 2014
Pardon......that was "Keesler AFB." Thanks for the human spell-correct, Jack.
April 22, 2014
Dub was a great neighbor! He was always fun to talk to and he was a very proud father. Peggy Pepper French
Howard Echo-Hawk
October 10, 2013
Ah me...another good guy at the end of the trail. He use to always brag on his kids. RIP
JW Musgrove
October 9, 2013
He kept me between the ditches along the pipeline, many thanx Dub.
Larry Motschenbacher
October 3, 2013
I always enjoyed the times we got together when our paths crossed as out at the Pump Stations and I think I always left our get-togethers knowing more about the systems than when I had arrived. We will miss him.
Tracy Vann
October 3, 2013
Rolland,
Though I didn't know Dub personally, his eldest son is most likely a mirror image and is wonderful, funny, and above all an amazing, interesting soul. Sending wishes of peace to your family all the way from Texas. You are all in my thoughts. Sincerest Regards, Tracy
Pat & Debi Luker
October 3, 2013
Dub was the most unforgettable man we have ever met. Knowing him was a wonderful experience and having him as a friend was priceless. Thankfully he left us with many memories and D 2 and John. Our love to all the family.
Mike AMF
October 2, 2013
Dub was a friend who would always find time to listen with a nonjudgmental ear.
October 1, 2013
Dub sets a high mark that few will reach, a top hand, brilliant and certainly missed. LZ
Cheryl
September 30, 2013
Dub was a special friend. He was willing to share his knowledge and try to sway me into instrumentation but that was not my interest. I took great pride in having him as my friend over the past 35 yrs. He helped me in many ways and I will cherish that always.
September 30, 2013
I grew up in the neighborhood where Dub lived he and my grandparents were good friends to whihc he sent my grandma some of the funniest emails that then got sent to me. The world has lost a great person but he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Dub!
F. Wentz
September 30, 2013
there are no amount of words a person can write about the greatest virtue's of a man's life. Dub was a icon to a great many people in his life of how to be a greater person in your own life. Yup, he had great humor to.
September 30, 2013
Dub was an original, there will never be another one like him. I enjoyed working with him, I learned a lot from him, I especially enjoyed his laugh and you never needed to guess how he felt about something, he was always straight up. Rest in peace my friend, until we see each other again.
Holly Schoenborn
Miles France
September 29, 2013
I was in Valdez when your Dad roared in, what a delight. So true also concerning the Fisher 350s, He attacked all of ours and we had over a hundred. That was a very enjoyable time while he was there and you also. God Bless
Sonya Brown
September 29, 2013
I'm so so so sorry to hear about your loss. He seemed like an all around great guy. May the God of all comfort guard your hearts during as you await the day when" death will be swallowed up forever. "(Isaiah25:8)
Rolland L. Doubleday, Jr.
September 29, 2013
Dad was my Hero. I never told him that, but I'm guessing he knew. Everything that I have ever done or that I will ever do (only the good stuff, of course), I owe to his words of encouragement and love over the years. To Alaska and the World in General, I'm sorry for YOUR loss.
Dub and son, D2
Rolland Doubleday
September 28, 2013
Dub and son, D2
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Dub at the VMT
Rolland Doubleday
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Winter BBQ at Dub's house
Rolland Doubleday
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Dub and his son, John
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The world is missing a verry special and tallented man and i am missing the best uncle a girl ever had. i miss u Uncle Roland and LOve u Lots Rose Toloff
Jerry Gibson
September 28, 2013
Dub was a great friend and neighbor to us for the last 17 years. Jerry will miss their daily coffee get together . We will miss him ..
Jerry & Carolyn Gibson
Harvey Anderson
September 28, 2013
What a repository of knowledge and openly expressed feelings! It was always a learning experience and fun when I had the opportunity to work with him on the pipeline doing instrument work. My condolences to the family and friends.
Ben Holeman
September 28, 2013
Dub knew a lot about lots of things. He was a Keeper and part of the answer, not part of the problem. A real FISHERMAN. l
Wayne Wilson
September 28, 2013
I worked with Dub on the pipeline and recall many late evenings when we solved the world's problems. A gentleman, a character and I was always glad to run into him somewhere. I'm sorry for your loss.
Charles Hubbard
September 28, 2013
I worked with Roland on the pipeline. Wrote many work permits for him. Always smiling and a gent.
Sorry for your loss.
Monica
September 28, 2013
It was an honor to have met Dub Sr. His sense of humor and sharp mind made him fun to be around. Rolland, I'm sorry for your loss. He was a great man.
September 28, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I worked on the line with Dub over the years and he was a great source of knowledge and fun to work with.
God Bless the Doubleday family,
Paul Holley
Dub at 25
September 28, 2013
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