Douglas Eugene Deese Jr. (“Papa”), 84, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer’s. Douglas was born on August 19, 1933 in San Diego, California to Douglas and Edna (Burgess) Deese. Douglas served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and was a Korean War veteran. He married Mary Julia McVey on October 7, 1956. Douglas was a loyal employee at California Cartage Company for over 25 years. Prior to retirement, Douglas enjoyed floating around the pool and spending time with his wife and children. After he retired, he moved to Glide, Oregon with his wife. He enjoyed renovating the Oregon house, working outside on the acreage, and playing with the dogs. Douglas liked to teach his grandkids various things like how to play different card games and how to drive the tractor. Family was very important to him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working outside, watching westerns, and drinking chocolate milkshakes. Douglas was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Douglas is preceded in death by his wife, both parents, and his siblings: David Deese, Francis Cliffton (Deese), and Edna Williams (Deese). He leaves behind his children: Donald (Judy) Deese, Diane (Richard) Mozeleski, and Debi (Craig) Reno; his grandchildren: Derek (Lindsay) Deese, Dustin Deese, Dean (Tamara Walsh) Deese, Drew Deese, Ian Mozeleski, Misty (Jay) Nissen, Cheyenne Reno, and Hannah Reno; and his great-grandchildren: Dalton Deese, Douglas Deese, Estelle Nissen, Declan Nissen, and Emily Deese.
