William Douglas Embree

Oh no. I just found out today that Doug is gone. I went to his Facebook page to message him to see how he was doing. My husband and I were going to be in the Durango area and I wanted to see if we could get together and meet his family. My heart is broken. I met Doug in the summer of 1970. I was a new freshman at Life. He was my dear, precious friend for all the years I was there. I have the most wonderful memories. I´m so grateful the Lord brought Doug into my life. Knowing him was so much...

Dearest Patti, Michelle and families: I was ready to send Doug a card when I read the sad news. I am so sorry for your great great loss!! I would have been at his memorial but didn't know until it was over. We met at Youth Camp years ago, with his brothers, Tom, Hal and sister, Peg. Later, at college together in LA, Doug asked me to introduce him to Janet and is how he eventually ended up in Durango. I laughed over the years, as he would end up regularly on my parents' patio couch,...

It was an honor to work with Doug. I am so very sorry for your loss....

Forty plus years of friendship and association. From bowling in the same league at Basin Bowl in the 1970's to enjoying each others' company while playing "Texas Holdem" poker in the 2010's, and all of the times in between. I will miss your formidable but gentle presence. I am blessed that I knew you. May the spirit of God rest upon you - until we meet again.

Enjoyed working with Doug in the 1980's at the Durango Police Dept. God bless. Prayers to Patty and the family.

College was a long time ago. I prayed for your happiness for 50 years. Now my prayers are with the beautiful family God gave you here on earth. You left my life but never my heart. Your amazing eyes now look into the face of our Jesus. See you again soon.

In college, Doug, Gary Vanhorn and I spent a lot of time in the mountains and at the beach. I don't have words for how much these friends have meant to me. Love you dearly, Doug Embree. Don't like this planet as much without you.

Doug you will be sorely missed. We were friends for 55 years. Years that are cherished. Prayers to Patti, family and friends. See you in heaven Doug!

Doug - enjoy all the years we served together at Durango Police Department. We always knew that we had each other's back in those tight calls. Lucky we were able to go home. You were an outstanding, honest, and dedicated person/police officer. Thank you for being a friend. RIP 111 - see you on the other side. -Dale