Douglas W. Stiles

Douglas William Stiles, age 67, of Deer Park, Texas, was suddenly called home by his heavenly Father on Thursday, April 10, 2014.

The second child of Kenneth and Irene Stiles, Doug was born in Pasadena, Texas, on December 4, 1946. He attended Pasadena High School where he graduated in 1967, San Jacinto College, and the ITT Technical Institute where he received a diploma of Computer Aided Drafting and Design.

Doug married the love of his life, Dianna Tichenor, on October 18, 1975. Together they raised their children first in Pasadena before later becoming long-time residents of Deer Park.

A kind, gentle and funny soul, Doug demonstrated a strong work ethic and enjoyed many years at Offenhauser Company and Schuff Steel in Houston, in addition to a period of self-employment. After early years of being active in sports and finessing his bowling talent, he came to love traveling, gaming, metal detecting, and coin and stamp collecting. The passion he had for model trains as a young child only grew stronger after he retired in 2009.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Dianna Stiles of Deer Park; his daughter, Carrie Stiles of Pearland; son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Maghan Stiles of Missouri City; youngest son, Nathan Stiles of Deer Park; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Paula Stiles of Pasadena; and half-sister, Carolyn Frieden of McDonald, Tennessee. Nephew, Brad Stiles of Las Vegas; niece, Mindy Stiles of Houston; several very special sisters-in-law and their husbands; numerous friends and other extended family are additionally left to cherish his memory.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Capital Campaign at Deer Park United Methodist Church where Doug was a member or to Friendswood Animal Advocates in recognition of Bandit and Gracie, his beloved feline family members.

Visitation will occur on Monday, April 14, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena. The funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Deborah Proctor at Deer Park United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at Grand View Memorial Park/Bethany Cemetery.