Douglas Neljan Dolson

Douglas Neljan Dolson obituary, Bakersfield, CA

Douglas Neljan Dolson

Douglas Dolson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Angels Cremation Center - Bakersfield on Dec. 3, 2025.
Douglas Neljan Dolson was born April 25, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska and went home to the Lord on November 25,2025 in Tulare, California.
Doug loved sports of all kinds, he played baseball in high school and was headed to the major league when an injury prevented that. He collected sports memorabilia, he loved doing his daily crossword puzzle.
When Doug retired he helped his wife with her daycare and was known to all the day care kids as Grandpa. He loved his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, his four grandson's, two nieces, two nephews.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents Nelson and Janice, his brother Marty, his sister Janelle, his wife Linda, son Jeff, daughter Veronica, and grandson Kenneth.

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