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1949
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Douglas Foss Obituary
June 11, 1949 - August 6, 2015
Doug passed away peacefully in his sleep with family by his side. He was born in San Francisco, CA to Alice Gertrude (Noack) and Harry Carson Foss.
Doug graduated from Serra High School in San Mateo, CA and proudly continued his family's tradition of military service by joining US Army as a Military Police Officer. Additionally Doug served as gunner in a River Patrol Boat (PBR) in Vietnam from 1968-1970. Following an honorable discharge from the Army in 1971, Doug joined the San Francisco Police Department. Doug spent the majority of his 32 years (1971-2003) in the SFPD as a Motorcycle Officer.
He was a dedicated member of the Elks National Foundation for over 30 years. As a result of his tireless dedication to the Elks he was elected as the Exalted Ruler for the Salem Elks Lodge for both 2009 and 2010.
Doug will be remembered for his lifetime love of motorcycles and admired for his generous and loyal nature.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathleen and son John.
Doug is survived by his wife Anna Foss, daughter Shelley Goodwin, son Joseph Foss, and multiple grandchildren.
A Rosary service will be at 1:30 PM followed by Memorial Mass at 2:00 PM today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 721 Chemeketa St. NE. A graveside service will be at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 14 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, California. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Foss
Gil Chang SFPD SOLO CLASS of 1996
December 20, 2021
Merry Christmas Doug ...... GO RAIDERS.... still waiting for our golf cart..... talk to you next year brother
LORI FOSS
August 5, 2021
Not a day goes by that I don't have a memory of you. You were among the best friends of my life. I miss you Uncle Dougie.
Keith Harvey
December 23, 2015
Bunkmates from Basic through Viet Nam. M.P's then S.F.P.D. and C.H.P.. You can not learn more about each other than through those times. We will always be beside each other even in that great beat in Heaven. Love ya brother, Keith
September 4, 2015
My condolences to the family. I will always treasure the memories working with Doug in the Solo Unit. I learned important tips from him and he always had time to listen to my Big Time Wrestling stories.
He will be missed.
Gilbert Chang, (Retired) SFPD Solo Unit
August 18, 2015
How we wish we could have been there. Dad would have wanted that us much as we. Uncle Doug's impact on our lives was monumental. No words can describe how much we love and miss him. There was no man like him in the world. His laugh was just like dad's laugh. He loved and included us, even with dad gone. He was more of a big brother than an uncle. No sense of humour equaled his. We love you Uncle Ken, Aunt Sharon, Joey, Shelley, Aunt Anna. We are always here, even in distance, always in our hearts. Love is forever. Family is forever. Love from Donna, Tamie, Jade, Jagger, Ashleigh, Dakota, Jack, and your grateful niece, Lori.
Aida Cordano
August 14, 2015
Ken I am so sorry at the loss of your brother. I'm glad I had the privilege of meeting him at your 80th birthday celebration he was strong, friendly, and witty. I know his fellow SFPD officers will honor his memory
Your whole family will be in my prayers may Doug rest always in the Eternal Light of God.
August 14, 2015
When there are no words to soften the pain, may your spirit be touched by the love that surrounds you and your fondest memories of Doug.
Condolences to the Foss family and friends.
-The San Francisco Police Museum, Archives & Learning Center
www.sanfranciscopolicemuseum.org
August 11, 2015
Will always remember that smile, that laugh. Spent many afternoons visiting my sports shop in San Francisco. So friendly and enthusiastic. Ride with God my friend.
Max Valencia
San Francisco
August 11, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)
Mike (mickey) Murray
August 11, 2015
R.I.P. old friend. We had wonderful times growing up on Lapham Way, it was a bummer when you moved away. Glad we were able to continue our friendship throughout the years. My sincere condolences to the family, Doug was truly a great guy...
Alicia Stewart
August 11, 2015
May love and comfort surround you during this sorrowful time.
August 10, 2015
Doug. Nicest guy you could ever meet, proud to have worked with you, great man.
Having a toast to you now..Prost Mein Bruder
-Ken Hartmann,Retired Solo & Family-
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