Doug went on to study Engineering at Brigham Young University. He and Patsy were proud to graduate on the same day in 1973, both from BYU, with three small children in tow. After graduation they lived in Houston, TX where he worked at Hughes Tool Company for five years. They were happy to return to Utah, where he worked at Valtek Corporation for the remainder of his professional life. Among his colleagues there, he was blessed with lifelong friends.

Doug lived a full life, enjoying many passions and hobbies such as woodworking, paper making, candle and soap making. He was a master potter. His latest passion was freeze-drying anything and everything. His grandkids noted that he was a “wiley” card player, wanting to play each player’s decks for them, as he always thought he knew how to play the correct way. We all spoke about how “Papa’s way was always the right way.” Patsy brags that they never needed a handyman, as Doug was an expert in the art of reparations. He often blessed the lives of others, saving them money with that expertise. There was nothing he couldn’t fix. There was no hobby that Doug wouldn’t try including challenging himself in understanding a survivalist lifestyle. One year in the 80s, he thought it would be fun to go the entire summer with no power in the house in order to gain a better understanding of “roughing it.” His 15-year-old-daughter did not agree as curling irons required electricity! The third night in, Patsy ordered a pizza, answering the door holding a candle to a puzzled delivery driver. Along those lines he gutted an off-the-grid cabin in Bear Lake, Idaho, designing his own plumbing and solar electricity systems. When he wasn’t engaged his latest project, he would slow down and enjoy the local wildlife; hummingbirds and chipmunks being his favorites.

Alongside his prolific bundle of hobbies, he traveled extensively. In the 90s he and his family lived in Australia for two years. Later he, Patsy and their son Ryan spent an entire summer in India. He also traveled to Japan, Europe, Mexico, and many LDS church history sites. For their 50th wedding anniversary he and Patsy traveled to the Holy Land in Jerusalem and Egypt. He often mentioned how blessed he was to have eternal friendships throughout the world.

Doug had many church callings throughout his life including High Priest Group Leader, Young Men’s President, Sunday school teacher, home teacher and two Bishopric positions. He served with faith and diligence. He and Patsy served a mission together in Sacramento, California from 2010-2011. The entire time they served in the Pacific Rim Branch among the Cambodian, Hmong, Filipino, and Laotian saints. He was able to again use his proficiency in preparedness by organizing emergency kits for the entire mission. He loved making pancakes for the missionaries every P-Day.

Douglas loved his Savior Jesus Christ and trusted His plan which was evident in his last moments. Though he did not want to leave his family he expressed that he knew Heavenly Father is in charge. He was confident that we don’t go “Home” prematurely. He was a shining example to his children, never failing in his faith and will be sorely missed until we meet again.

Douglas is survived by his wife Patsy Adams, son Cody Adams (Allison), daughter Deborah Adams, daughter Elizabeth Green, son Michael, son Ryan (Ronilynn), 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, many beloved friends and family, and his great-grandson Boden Don.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Windsor Stake Center, 60 East 1600 North, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8:00 PM at the church and one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment will be held in the Eureka City Cemetery.