Douglas Mark Collins

loved ones at Portland Providence Medical Center after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born to Bette and Robert Collins in October of 1958 in Portland, Doug spent a blissful childhood

with his three siblings Linda, Rob and Brad in Clackamas. Doug found adventure with his

brothers in their forested neighborhood, where he developed his love of the outdoors.

Doug graduated from Clackamas High School and was a stellar football player. As much of an

imposing force as he was on the field, Doug was kind and affable off it, with an infectious laugh

and those mountain lake, blue eyes.

Doug also attended Multnomah School of the Bible. Soon after, Doug married and raised a

family. His dedication to his three daughters was apparent. Whether camping, boating or

teaching bible study classes, Doug was the rock of the family.

Doug’s life took new meaning when Dave Day, his best friend and business partner, introduced

him to his sister Jeanne (Day) Hunter. Their love was undeniable, with Jeanne attracted to

Doug’s warmth, his faith and those “kind eyes.”

With seven children between them, adventure bloomed as the family grew to twenty strong,

taking trips up and down the West, from his beloved fishing hole in East Lake to Otter Crest and

Great Wolf Lodge, to name a few.

A gifted athlete, Doug spent a decade coaching basketball to his daughters. More recently, even

on his worst days, he would attend his grandkid’s sporting events and horseback riding lessons.

Doug passed on his love of the outdoors to his children and grandchildren. More than anything,

he loved spending time with his family.

Doug was a loyal husband. He was, at turns, a fierce papa bear and a gentle soul. Doug was

loving and proud of his three daughters. He had a deep faith in God, mornings spent in his office

reading the bible and praying. As an independent contractor (Millennium Custom Homes), Doug

took mission trips to Mexico and Uganda where he built homes, a cistern and a community

center kitchen. He built a school while fostering lasting relationships with those in need.

After the cancer returned, Doug lived life to the fullest. He fished, explored the Grand Canyon,

skied, and took family road trips. He witnessed the birth of his first grandson, Tristan. At the

family reunion, sitting around the fire pit gave the next generation examples of Doug’s excellent

storytelling.

Doug compassion and easy wit made him a favorite at the Cancer Center. “The Fab Five” was

what Doug named his dedicated support team. His wife Jeanne, his sister Linda and his three

daughters Angie, Tiffany and Destiny would often travel as a pack to doctor appointments,

providing support and essential updates on Oregon Duck football. The Fab Five thanks the team

at The Oregon Clinic Cancer Center at Portland Providence, especially Dr. Hanson, whose skill

bought Doug more precious time. The family also thanks everyone for their love and prayers

through Doug’s journey. If Doug were here today, he’d look you right in the eye and with that

deep, measured voice, he’d say “beaeeeauuutiful job.”

He is survived by daughters Angela, Tiffany, and Destiny (Tyler), as well as his loving wife,

Jeanne and her children Jackie, Michelle, Brandon, and Adam. He is also survived by the mother

of his children, Terri, his grandchildren, Eva, Tristan, Luke, Natalie, Hayden, and Karalyn, as

well as his siblings Linda, Robert, and Bradley.

Family and friends will be gathering to celebrate Doug’s life on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018

from 1-4pm at Abundant Life Church, 17241 SE Hemrich Rd. Damascus, OR 97089. Donations

can be made on behalf of Doug to pancan.org (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and UKIDS

Christian ministry in Uganda.