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Steve Doukas Obituary
1940 ~ 2014
Gulfport
Battalion Chief Steve L. Doukas, Gulfport FD, Ret, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on April 26, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Henry Smith and Basil Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Paula Leonard Doukas, his children, Cyndi (Terry) O'Mar, Freddy Doukas, Nick (Heather Jones) Doukas, and Keith (Tammy) Lee, 2 brothers, Jack Doukas, and John (Janice) Doukas, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Pauline Leonard, and Jewel Leonard, former wife and close friend, Barbara Sigworth, his beloved puppy "Moffy", nieces, nephews, and several other relatives and friends.
Mr. Doukas was a lifelong resident and enjoyed being a resident of the coast and retired from the Gulfport Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. He served in the Army National Guard and later owned and operated Doukas Blue Ribbon Tires. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with his family and friends.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 1, 2014, from 11 am - 1 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. The funeral service will be at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery with honors from the Gulfport Fire Department.
An online guestbook may signed at www.riemannfamily.com
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Julie and Don Norris
May 1, 2014
Sweet Paula and Family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God surround you with the most precious memories to help you through! God Bless! Love you all!
Richie, Shirley & J.R. Valdez
May 1, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless~
Rich and Cherie Randall
May 1, 2014
We are praying for your family for peace, healing and comfort through this difficult time.
Gil and Rita Bailey
April 30, 2014
Paula, Ann and family,
Gil and I send our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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GWEN KIRSCHENHEUTER LIZANA
April 29, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
George & Debi Payne
April 29, 2014
We are saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Paula, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and give you strength during this difficult time.
Carol Combs Smith
April 29, 2014
Paula & family ~
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God bless.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
April 29, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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