Hurricane Doug died August 29, 2014 from complications resulting from a skiing accident. Doug was a remarkable young man who befriended everyone he ever met. Electronic dance music lives on, but no one will dance to it like Doug. Burning Man will continue, but the temple will never be as mystical as it was with Doug. UT football continues (well, sort of), but no one will ever show the extreme fanaticism that UTBays did. Doug attended school in The Woodlands and graduated from The Woodlands High School, then graduated with honors from the University of Texas in 2005, got a fellowship to the University of California at Berkeley, worked for GE Nuclear, was accepted into its management training program, then realized that he should enjoy life while he was young. So he did. He resigned his position at GE so that he could explore the world on his bicycle and did just that for 9 months. He rode his bicycle throughout South America, and, when he returned to the US, he rode along the US/Canadian border, eventually finding his way to Vail, Colorado. Doug lived more in his 31 years than most people live in a lifetime.
Doug leaves behind his Dad, Randy Bays, his Mom, Kwi Hui Bays Pearce, his beloved brother Scott Bays and sister Ashley Bays, his stepparents Kristin Bays and Mike Pearce, his Mimi Ok Sun Reach, his special Uncle Gary Bays and Aunt Susie Pulley, and his PawPaw, Granny, Grandma, Grandpa, Grandpatty and Gro (all grandparents, as if that wasn't obvious), and 487,621 friends (Doug never met a stranger), including especially his dear friend Jessica Jensen as well as Jimmy Shuham and Donna Fabian who engaged in tireless efforts to keep Doug's friends informed of his condition. Doug was also grateful for the care provided to him by his physician and friend, Matthew Harbison, and the entire nursing team at Memorial Hermann - TMC.
Douglas took great pride in being a part of the TIRR Texans wheelchair rugby team, and donations in his honor may be made to the Memorial Hermann Foundation, care of Elizabeth Bayless, 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, Texas 77024.
A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at 2:00 PM at Northside Baptist Church, 1115 Houston St, Conroe, Texas 77301. Those wishing to post tributes and memories to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com.
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Losing Doug was devastating for his family. The loss also devastated his friends. What a great mind! What a wonderful and fun adventurer! Doug is someone who profoundly helped me to appreciate life and what our time on this Earth offers us. I shall always be grateful to him and to his family for the time I got to spend with him.
Eric Yollick
August 25, 2023
I am very sorry to here about the passing of Doug Bays. Doug was a great kid and a wonderful young man. We were excited to have him as part of our Wheelchair Rugby team. We were confident that he was going to become a great player. He will be missed by the entire team.
Randy Gilmer
September 17, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Soon may God's promise to remove all sickness, sorrow and death be fulfilled. Until then may the God of all Comfort provide you with what you need to endure your loss.
September 8, 2014
I am sorry to hear of your loss . I know this is a most difficult time for you. Life is so fragile, so very precious. My thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy are with you at this time. Please be comforted by the fact that God cares about you personally and will help you get through your grief.. He says "I have heard your prayers, I have seen your tears" 2 Kings 20:5.
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September 5, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God during this sad time. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James 2:8)
Jewel
September 3, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
Melanie Deacon
September 1, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. Doug was so wonderful to my 19 year-old daughter Kate at TIRR. She was there after an accident left her quadriplegic. He even kept in touch after they both left TIRR. He was so encouraging to her and such a positive person, despite his condition. He was a bright spot during a very difficult time in our lives.
Jenie Strickland
August 31, 2014
Our condolences to Doug's family. Doug was a very special young man, and it was our pleasure to get to know him. He was always an inspiration to Joe as they did their therapy. We remember his great determination to improve himself, his infectious smile and his kind heart. He will always live in our memories.
Joe and Louise Nix
Joe Nix
August 31, 2014
There is no better reflection of the truth about a person than their children. Doug was a brilliant, courageous, kind-hearted soul, which tells you everything you need to know about his parents.
Eric and Tamara Yollick
August 31, 2014
Doug...what can I say? You are an angel now watching over us. Thank you for being in my life. I am so blessed to have met you! See you later my friend.
Brenda Reyes
August 30, 2014
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