Passed away due to heart failure at age 54. Born and raised in San Jose, Doug married his high school sweetheart Kathleen in 1978, and they remained married until her death in 2009. Doug was employed by the Santa Clara Police Department as a Community Service Officer. Doug was an avid Bass fisherman, he enjoyed hiking and riding his Harley. Doug is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bertha and Bill Rogers, his father Robert Towne, his brothers Bobby (Sara) and Dennis Towne. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 11:30AM, at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart Association.
