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- [S307] Eureka Timas-Standard, Stockley, Douglas Francis Sr.
Douglas Francis Stockly Sr. passed away in Eureka on September 11, 2013, at the age of 96. He was born on March 23, 1917 in Wilmington, Delaware to Harold Augustus Stockly and Francis Josephine Hout Stockly. Douglas was the oldest of three children. His parents moved to Alhambra, CA when he was a young boy with his twin siblings Bill and Mary who both passed away in 2011. Douglas was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle. Following graduation from Alhambra High School Douglas served on the SS182 "Salmon" submarine in World War 11. Following his honorable discharge from the service, Douglas moved his family to Eureka where he found work at Eureka Barrel Co. before moving to Brizards Construction Sheet Metal Division as an estimator and manager. Douglas and Jeanne raised four sons: Douglas Jr., Dale, Gary, and Bill. After 32 years at Brizards he went to work for the City of Arcata as a building inspector. He finally finished his career working with AT&T as a construction inspector. Douglas never lost his passion for scouting and became a Scout Leader of Troop 7 and started Cub Pack 70 at Lafayette School. Douglas stayed active in scouting for many years and received the Silver Beaver for his dedication. He also received the "Vigil of Honor" which is selected by fellow scouts. Douglas enjoyed family camping trips to Richardson Grove with his in-laws Fred and Esther Gaser and brother-in-law Dick and Lorraine Gasaser, and their family Greg, Nancy, and Susie. We also spent many happy Christmas together alternating between Eureka and Vallejo. During his retirement, Douglas and Evelyn became world travelers. They explored the U.S. and Canada in their RV. They also traveled to Europe, China, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Alaska. His favorite spot was Hawaii. He went there for nine months each year for 17 years. Douglas had many hobbies. He loved square dancing, railroading, woodworking, gardening, playing golf, listening to the Giants' broadcasts, collecting stamps, and staying current on his computer. He was a man of integrity a real gentleman and a great dad. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents Harold A. and Francis J. Stockly, his wife Evelyn F. Stockly, and the mother of his four sons Jeanne E. Stockly. He is survived by sister-in-law Betty Stockly, Douglas and Carol Stockly, Dale and Cindy Stockly, Gary and Josie Stockly, Bill and Lisa Stockly and Lynn Mouser, and Jesse LaForest. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Stephanie and Don Mayhew, Scott and Jennifer Mills, Amy Winuk, David and Annette Stockly, Grant and Hyunjung Stockly, Katherine and Mike Meyerdirk, Ole Stockly, Julie and Isaac Raya, Ben Stockly, Sarah Sackett, Jason and Candi Mouser. Great-grandchildren are Ryan and Chayse Mayhew, Connor and Logan Mills, Garrett, Marielle, and Cady Winuk, Amy Lee Stockly, Cora, and Joaquin Raya, Clayton and Brodie Sackett, and Haleigh Mouser. Douglas enjoyed his long friendship with his neighbors Juanita Antich and Bob and Pat Brown. There will be a funeral service at St. Joseph's Church on Friday, September 20, 2013, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at St. Bernard's Cemetery. Donations would be appreciated to Senior Resource Center for "The Meals on Wheels Program" 1910 California St., Eureka, CA 95501. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com clicking on obituaries.
Eureka Times-Standard: 15SEP2013
HFA: 25SEP2023
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