Douglas Wayne Britton

Douglas Wayne Britton
January 3, 1954 ~ July 11, 2010

CARMEL VALLEY - Douglas Wayne Britton, 56, passed away early Sunday, July 11, 2010, after a year-long battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Doug was ever-hopeful for a cure, and remained positive for those around him, until the end. He leaves behind a loving family, devoted lifelong friends, and grateful recipients of his master homebuilding. He was a Carmel Valley life force.
He was born January 3, 1954 in Phoenix, AZ and moved with his family to Carmel in 1956, attending and graduating from local schools. When Doug was 18, he moved to Carmel Valley, where he became an infamous "Valley Rowdy", along with many other young men of his time. They were hard-working and hard-partying construction workers, but good to the soul and helpful to everyone. Doug also had a special interest in music, and played the drums for many years with Vicki Scardina and Nightlife, and the Drivin' Wheel Band.
Doug met Amy Ray in 1979, and their love brought them to marriage in 1982. This was also the year he got his contractor's license, and started Britton Construction. Many beautiful homes and remodels ensued and Doug's respectfulness and expertise for his clients brought him much success. In their own lovingly remodeled home, Doug and Amy raised three children: Joseph Douglas, Benjamin Oliver, and Margaret Elizabeth Britton. Family dogs, Dexter and Ulla rounded out the family. With activities such as sports, little league, camping, boating and music always present, Doug was known as the Dad and Uncle who brought the fun to life. With his close friends he also enjoyed many duck hunting and fishing trips over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Amy and their children; mother, Gwendolyn Rohr; brother, Ben (Lee) Britton; sister, Beverly Britton; and parents-in-law, Lou and Oliver Ray; sisters-in-law, Beth (Bruce) Tozier and Meg Ray; and nieces and nephews, Austin, Olivia, Sarah, Glenn, Elsie, Alex and Kelsey.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Carmel Valley Community Center, 25 Ford Rd. A bar-be-que celebration of Doug's life will follow. For information, call Neil 659-3753 or Rusty 659-4129. In lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to: The ALS Association, One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1530, San Francisco, CA 94111.