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Douglas Hinds Obituary
Oct. 2,1957 - May 24, 2013
Resident of Scotts Valley
Douglas Scott Hinds, 55, of Santa Cruz, CA, passed away at home on the morning of May 24, 2013 from ALS. Doug was born October 2, 1957 in Massena, New York, to Jack and Ruth Hinds of Scotts Valley, CA. Doug was the 2nd child and the oldest son in a family of 5 children. The family settled in Santa Cruz when Douglas was 10 in 1968. Doug graduated from Harbor High School in 1975, and after graduation and some course work at Cabrillo Jr. College, he started in construction, working for local contractors. Doug was 22 years old when he got his contractor's license March 30, 1981. Over the years Doug established a number of companies, on his own and with partners, including his brother Dwight. He leaves Hinds Framing Services, as his final legacy, with his son Jason. Doug was a lifelong builder, contractor, a passionate duck hunter, a fisherman and outdoorsman, a great hand and eye with a shotgun, and a lover of cowboy history and art.
Douglas is survived by a large and close family; Doug and Lori Stoll raised 3 sons, Jason (married to Yusni), Jared, and Troy. Doug and Kathleen Hinds shared 2 children, Zon and Jessica. Doug leaves his parents, Jack and Ruth Hinds, and 4 siblings, Sally, Drew, Dwight and Terri, along with nephews, nieces, extended family, fellow fisherman, hunters, buddies, and friends.
Services for Douglas are Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11 am at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA with a reception afterwards. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle for Doug and share any condolences with his family.
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Jim Cavanah
July 3, 2016
I just heard from a high school classmate that Doug passed away from ALS. I could not believe it. Doug and I were friends at Harbor High. When I attended our 20th high school reunion, Doug and I talked and laughed about high school! Seems like yesterday. God Bless you Doug.
The Last Trip
Troy Hinds
September 24, 2014
I miss you dad.
dave Walzer
February 5, 2014
I love you Doug
Ginger Stuart
July 11, 2013
Thank you Doug, for always being so kind and thoughtful toward me and my family. I will never forget your compassion and the words you spoke to me after I went through a difficult time...will be thinking of you and your family..hope you can feel our hugs around you in Heaven:)
Ray Brewer
June 23, 2013
My prayers are with Doug's family. I remember so much about Doug and all of our many hunting trips when we were younger. Work building Intel facilities took me away from close contact with Doug, but the memories of the time we spent together are always with me. Doug was like my brother. May God bless his family and welcome him home.
Margaret Smith
June 15, 2013
Dear Jack, Ruth, and family,
It is to your Doug's praise that he was the first person to witness to me about his Lord & Savior, having gathered the courage to speak. Doug remains in my memory as one of the kindest, truest friends I'd ever known. What joy is his now! I will continue to pray for your family's comfort and strength.
Tom McClellan
June 14, 2013
Our prayers are with the family. I know Doug is in goods hands now with no pain. We will meet again.
My best,
Tom McClellan
David Glissman
June 11, 2013
The world has lost a pretty incredible guy. And to all of you who make up that big wonderful family, please know that our prayers are with you.
Gary & Colleen Peterson
June 7, 2013
Our sincere love and prayers to all of your wonderful family.
Mark Chandler
June 7, 2013
-thanks for being a part of our lives-you were a true gentleman-I hope that you were right and that your passing means a better place-because those you left here will have heavy hearts for quite some time. Fond memories of many great hands-aces and bombs.
Nancy Sharp Gragnani
June 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to you all. HHS Class of '75
Nancy Sharp-Gragnani
June 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. HHS Class of '75
Lydia Almanza
June 6, 2013
Kathy so sorry to hear about Douglas passing! Just wanted to let you know that I am here for you if you need a friend to talk to. Take care and much love to the Hind family! Lydia Almanza
Gerri Domino
June 6, 2013
Sending prayers of comfort to all his family. Rest in peace my dear brother in law.
June 6, 2013
May God Bless the family at this time and always. He will be missed by everyone. Love, Ted & Jane Crocker
Jane Pierce
June 5, 2013
Ruth, Jack, Sally, Dwight, Drew and Terri;
My thoughts and love are with all of you. Doug has left an amazing legacy in his sons, just as he was left an amazing legacy by all of you.
Love to you all,
Janie
Bill Kocher
June 5, 2013
Doug was a neighbor on Juan Pablo and our kids played endlessly while Doug and I watched, sometimes joining in. He loved his boys and I offer my sympathies to all the family on this sad occasion.
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