Douglas James

Nokes

May 24, 1948 August 25, 2010

After a valiant fight against cancer, Douglas James Nokes passed on during the early hours of Wednesday, August 25th, with his loved ones by his side, and his favorite music

playing. He was 62.

Doug never met a stranger as he considered all to be

friends. The twinkle in his eye, his quick wit and timeless charm were all part of his magnetic personality.

His parents were J. Richard and Evelyn J. Nokes. A Portland native, he graduated from Washington High School, where he was a member of the swim team. He also attended Treasure Valley Community College.

Doug followed in the family tradition working for The Oregonian, where he was a printer for 25 years. Later, he worked for Juniper Fuel and managed several of its stores in Central Oregon, including Plum Fierce in Redmond. Doug was an avid writer of short stories, journals and editorials.

He loved the outdoors, watching sunsets from his home in Prineville, playing folk guitar and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his children, Troy (fiance Lisa Millman) and Caroline Stepnowski (husband Dave); sister, Kathy; brothers, Gregory (wife Candise) and William; sister, Gail Hulden (husband William); grandchildren, Jonathan Nokes and Crystal Sabado; great-grandson, Edward Emerson; and many loving nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Carly. He also is survived by daughters, Heather Vaughn-Lee and Katherine Somner.

Doug touched the lives of so many. His presence filled a room, as does his absence. Forever isnt long enough to hold the ones you love.

A private memorial service will be held at a later time.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Epilepsy Foundation Northwest in his name.

Douglas Nokes