Douglas was born in Hays, Kansas on June 24, 1953.Douglas was the son of Bob and Thelma Raines. He graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1977.
Douglas had a big heart and a contagious laugh. His life was defined by his spirituality and love of family. He always found the good in people and wanted everyone to be happy. He was a giver and a gentle giant. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. His tenacity was heroic through many years of struggle and pain.
He loved the mountains and the outdoors. His passion was for classic British cars, especially Austin Healeys. He spent a lot of time in the kitchen with his wife and loved grilling and smoking meats.
Douglas is survived by his wife Judy Raines, sons; Ryan Raines, Matthew Raines and wife Chelsey, mother Thelma Raines, sister Debra Mollet and husband Randy, and many nieces and nephews that he loved as his own. Along with his grandparents, Roy and Neta Raines and Thomas and Julia Shaw, he was preceded in death by his father Bobby Ray.
The family of Doug will be receiving friends and family on Saturday April 14th, 2018 at 11am to 1pm at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home with funeral service immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation (www.lymphoma.org)
