Doug was born in Hollister, March 29, 1927 to Leslie and Carrie Skow, who preceded him in death. Doug passed away Wednesday morning at Mabie Southside Skilled Nursing Facility at the age of 82. He was the husband of Patricia whom he married in October, 1949. Doug and his father built the newlyweds their first home on the family ranch on Bird Creek Road (now Cienega), into which they moved after their marriage. As their family grew, so did their home, with the construction of many additions. Doug spent most of his life working as a carpenter and farming the family ranch. He graduated from the Old Union School, Hollister High and Hollister Junior College. He loved baseball and played many years on softball teams for Paine’s Club and The American Legion. He managed Little League teams throughout the years his three sons played. He was active in 4-H clubs while his family was involved. During the 1968-1969 school year he worked as a teacher’s aide in the Ag Department and SBHS. Doug was awarded the Farmer of the Year award by the FFA group in 1969. Doug and Pat enjoyed traveling in their R.V., traveling to such places as Mexico, Las Vegas and Calgary BC to the Calgary Stampede. They especially enjoyed traveling with friends in the Hollister RV groups to various places in California. Their favorite place was Pismo Beach. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. Doug and Pat held season tickets for many years, allowing them to see the Super Bowl at Stanford. He was a member of the Hollister Elks for 52 years, Hollister Exchange Club for 25 years and Hollister Boosters.
Doug leaves his wife Patricia, sons, Mark (Janice), Craig, Jerry (Rochelle) and daughter, Kelly. Grandfather of Cody (Katie), Jarrod (Jill), Trace (Allison), Jason (Jessica), Karisa, Kadi, Karli, Jade and Nathan Skow. Also survived by three great-granddaughters, Gracie, Josie and Lauren Skow. Doug was preceded in death by a sister, Marge Arzie.
Funeral services will be held this coming Monday, August 24th at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may also visit at the funeral home on Sunday from 10 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Contributions are preferred to Mabie Skilled Nursing Facility in care of the mortuary.
Condolences may be sent to www.grunnagle.com
