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He grew up in Modesto, CA, graduated from Azusa Pacific University, and worked towards an M.A. degree at Long Beach State. He taught Special Education and coached for 35 years in Long Beach and Fullerton Union High School District. He was Dir of Recruitment and Assoc Athletic Director at Pacific Christian College which is now Hope University for several years.
He served as Admin Coordinator for Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Orange County. He helped many young people to receive Christ and encouragement in camp programs and other activities. He loved all things baseball, especially the Anaheim Angels.
Doug has been a faithful follower of Jesus for over 60 years. He served the Lord and loved to help others. Prayer was a vital part of his daily life. He was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather.
Visitation will be Thurs., Jan. 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Hilgenfeld Mortuary, 120 E. Broadway, Anaheim. Memorial service is Fri., Jan. 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Christian Church, 2505 E. Yorba Linda Blvd. in Fullerton.
Donations in place of flowers are appreciated to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, for scholarships for North Orange County, PO Box 8366, Huntington Beach, CA 92615-8366. Hilgenfeld Mortuary
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Kurt & Donna Leavitt
January 27, 2012
Ginny,
We are very sorry for your loss. We remember how well you and Doug cared for our daughter, Natalie, in Troy's special education department. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Barb Huttinger
January 25, 2012
The footprints that Coach left with me and so many others will not be forgotten because we will always carry them and him in our hearts. God Bless the family especially Ginny, you are loved. Barb (Turner) Huttinger PCC'76
David Rechnitzer
January 22, 2012
My prayers for your entire family, and that His healing hand will console your sorrows with His everlasting love.
John & Sandy Cornelius
January 22, 2012
Ginny, Dan, Abby, James and families:
We are very sorry. May God bless and comfort you and your family at this time. Let us know if ever we can do anything for you.
January 22, 2012
I will miss Big "D"! He was a great inspiration to me growing up and led me down a better path than I was going. At a time in my youth when I was searching for some guidance, he was right there. Always free to help with anything and would drop what ever he was doing to help. I will always remember spending the nights at their house and hearing him walk down the hall and his knees would click and clack from having no cartilage in them after multiple surgeries. I have many more stories but not the room on this site. I will always remamber you Big "D"! You were the best. See you another day my friend. Love you tons!. From one of your many Sons-Jason Ruckman
Mike & Debbie Boon
January 22, 2012
Ginny, Daniel and Abby:
Mike and I will be praying for you all! We love you! May the God of peace and comfort surround you NOW!
Mike & Debbie Boon
January 22, 2012
My prayers go out to all of Doug's family and friends. I knew him at Troy and had the fortune to coach is daughter Abby in the hurdle events at Troy. She was a mirror of Doug in that she was basically a team player, quiet but determined, and always thinking of others. Doug will be missed. Ron Sipple
Ian DiOrio
January 21, 2012
My prayers are with your family! May God's grace be more present now than ever.
Leann Cleary-Ochoa
January 21, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
John & Sandy
January 21, 2012
Ginny, Dan, Michelle, Abby, Ryan, James, Kristy, Lilly, Iris, Michael, Katherine, and Jameson,
We are very sorry. You will never know how many that will miss Doug. He was a wonderful, funny man. God Bless.
John and Sandy
John & Sandy Cornelius
January 21, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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