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Douglas Burgoyne Obituary
Doug was born in Iowa City, Iowa on 7 Jul 1950. His love of adventure came from moving around as a child. It was his stay in Hawaii that developed his love of the ocean collecting shells, and swimming.
Doug graduated in 1973 from UCLA. He was a key player on the water polo team. Though he was a Political Science major it was his time spent with his uncle Douglas during the summers working on plumbing projects that became his passion. Doug loved
helping other people, owning his own plumbing business was a perfect fit.
Doug met his wife Jill Durkee while taking her beach volleyball class at the Manhattan Beach Pier. It wasn't his talent for volleyball that caught her eye, but his very dry sense of humor. If you ask most people they would tell you that his real passion was his son Kyle. There was no event too small or too far to keep him from attending, he even coached Kyle's little league team though he knew nothing about baseball. Doug taught Kyle backgammon and cribbage just like his father before him. He was extremely proud of everything his son did, including his son's high school and college grades.
Doug is survived by his wife Jill, his son Kyle, his sister, Leah Dowty, plus cousins and nieces. His adventure and love of the ocean continues as his ashes will be scattered in the ocean at Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii near his parents.
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Memories and Condolences
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M Allison (Isaiah 25:8)
August 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bob Ramsey
August 18, 2013
Aloha Jill and Kyle,
I am really sad to hear about Doug's passing. I hope he did not suffer too much and you folks are holding up OK.
Doug and I shared some great times together at UCLA and some of my fondest memories are from when we were roommates in a one bedroom apt (there were 3 of us!). He made me laugh a lot and he had some great "hey, hey" mannerisms which I still use to this day.
Not sure if it is possible, but if you let me know when his ashes will be scattered on Kauai, I would like to be there. However, I will definitely understand if you wish to keep the ceremony private.
My deepest condolences to you both.
Mahalo nui,
Bob Ramsey
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