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Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Joe graduated from Lowell High School in 1960. He served in the United States Navy for 4 years before beginning his career with the San Francisco Fire Department in 1970. Joe worked for the fire department for 33 years before retiring in 2003.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah and Josephine Douglass. He is survived by his three children; Dawn Calahan (Matt), Dan Douglass (Meredith) and Andrea Chole (Aaron Rodgers); seven grandchildren, Kristin and Andrew Calahan, Christopher, Jillian and Kieran Douglass, Courtney and Kaitlyn Chole; three sisters, Loretta Edwards, Sandra Reese and Barbara Jean Douglass Wyman Dallas and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Joe was an avid San Francisco Giants and 49er fan and enjoyed watching sports with his long time friend, Duane Hemingway. He devoted his life to his family. Joe had unique, special relationships with each of his seven grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Joe was a proud grandpa who attended many school and sporting events.
The family would like to thank Memorial Hospice Santa Rosa for their care and support.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 1700 Pleasant Hill Road, Sebastopol. A celebration of life will follow at the Masonic Hall, 373 North Main Street, Sebastopol.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to: SF Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation, c/o San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, 1139 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
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Veronica Boe
December 1, 2015
Joe Douglass was a respected firefighter and assistant instructor at CSU Maritime Academy for several years. It was our honor and privilege to have him teaching our students and professional mariners. We will miss our friend and colleague terribly, but know that he is resting peacefully now. Our condolences and prayers for all of the family - Please know that Joe had a tremendous impact on many of us and our students, so his legacy lives on.
Fred Walsh
December 1, 2015
Please accept my condolences. Joe was a great guy to work with. I remember him at E31 and he always loved my impersonation of Howard Cosell "down goes Frazier" routine. I know he will be missed by many. He had a big heart.
November 30, 2015
I am saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. I can only remember meeting him once when I was 7 or 8 years old. I remember his kind smile and strong arms... The name Joe Douglas was like a legacy in our home while I was growing up. Both my mother and father had mad love and great respect for Joe. May he rest in peace.
Cyndie Raposa
The Petersen Family
November 30, 2015
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Grandpa Joe! He was a big part of our Calahan-Petersen-Price extended family back in the Olivet days. All of us, especially the kids adored him which is why they called him Grandpa Joe. We will miss him dearly!
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marysue Bratsch
November 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your lose he must have been a good father,grandfather and brother. I wish I could have met him. but I will always keep him in my heart. And the family too, so you take care of each other. love you all.
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