Doug was such a wonderful guy!  I can remember back in high school when he would come to our house and write the date on the top of our refrigerator.  Finally, one day I put a wet rag in his hand and he cleaned  the top for me!😂. We think of him often and remember the good times we had with him.  Our best to Pam and her children!❤️

Dear Pam,
We are thinking about Doug today and actually memories of him have popped up from time to time through the years.  He was always respectful of Amy and us.  Our most moving memory was when he pinned Amy’s wings on her as she graduated from flight attendant school.  He then took us all out on the town in Dallas.  We so appreciated his time with us that very special day.  We are so happy that Amy and Doug remained friends and she was so happy when he found you.  We feel certain that the two of you will always remain friends as well.  We hope that you are doing well and your children, too.  Hugs and much love, Jim and Judy.

RIP Doug.  We knew each other from having lived just “around the corner”, CS-36 vs CS-35.   Not friends but friendly acquaintances as we shared in the daily struggle to survive another USAFA day.  Doug always had a friendly smile and a kind hello.  He will be missed. 

I’m so sorry for your loss.  As a teammate Doug and I met on the first day of try-outs, as classmates shared many classes together, and in service many more times...  From those memories of a good friend and a good man, please accept my sincere condolences. 

I just wanted to share my condolences at the loss of a good friend and a Falcon teammate.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  John Ziegler

I met Doug many years ago when he  came to the US  Air Force Academy .  He became a frequent visitor to our home!  My family and I thought of him as part of our family!  We loved him as one of ours!!  He spent many weekends with us.  Went  to watch our children play sports!  My children looked up to Doug and he treated them like younger siblings!  
Even after he graduated from The Academy we kept in touch, not nearly enough, I am sad to say!,
Doug was an amazing young man!  He had a beautiful smile and a twinkle in his eye!!  He loved his family and his country!  I am so very thankful he was part of my life!   I will miss him terribly !
My prayers are with his beautiful wife, Pam and his children, Christina, Kasey, Nick and Tyler!  And his mother, Paula, sister and nieces, nephews and friends!  May God surround you with his comfort and peace!,
Rest in Him, Doug.  Will see you again, my sweet almost son, my Cadet!!


I cannot possibly articulate exactly how I feel about Doug. He was larger than life. His loud voice, infectious laugh, big smile and tall, handsome stature filled a room. He was smart, athletic, hard working and lots of fun. He has been my friend for 37 years. We both always knew we were there for each other. I will treasure our friendship always. His love for Pam, his children, parents and all of his family was huge. His accomplishments are impressive and numerous. He had a full and amazing life. I’m so very sorry that it ended much too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his entire family. The world has lost a wonderful, well respected and loved man.  I was so lucky to have him in my life. Rest In Peace my friend. I love you! 💔🙏🏼😘

Doug was a cousin of mine and will be missed.   I was always very proud of him and his accomplishments in his short life.  Aunt Paula, Nancy,  Pam and children I am so sorry for your loss.   Sorry I can't be there for you.

Love to all
Janice


Of all the lives you touched, not one can say you didn’t do your best. 
Your passion and sincerity were contagious, your laugh infectious.
May God grant your family peace, and may He grant you eternal rest.  
You will be missed Doug. 

Doug was bigger than life....he was my mentor at the Department of Veterans' Affairs and a trusted friend.  Words cannot express enough how much he will be missed by everyone here at the VA and by his friends & family across the country.  As a Commander in the Air Force and DCMA, Doug was a visionary leader, who inspired greatness in all of his Airmen.  As a Branch Chief in Contracting for the VA, Doug was a compassionate leader who led with integrity and strong ethics of what was always right.  I wish I had more time with him, and I will always regret not thanking him enough for everything he has done for me and my family, during his valiant fight with cancer.  God bless Doug, his widow, Pam, all of his children and his entire family--you will always be loved.


Respectfully,
Adam Weber & Family     

Our thoughts and prayers to Pam and family.   It was an honor to work for this fine man at Minot AFB.  Easy to tell from our first meeting  that he was a keeper.   Our memories begin with that gentle and supporting smile.  A most superb manager.  A boss who had your back .  Unquestionable ethics and loyalty to the Air Force mission.  If a young Air Force member would ask "what do I do to be someone special in the Air Force?",  our answer would be "work and manage like Doug James".   He has and will always be in our best memories.


Doug was more than just my adopted son while a student at Air Force Academy. He was a brother in arms by being a combat veteran, but he was a very special friend who meet so much to me. He was, also, someone who set goals for my children to look up to.  Rest In Peace my friend.

We were cousins, but Doug was the same age as my children.    Hard to believe he was called to heaven so early in life.   Doug was someone , who, as his older cousin, I would brag about.   Encouraging, anyone who was thinking of an Air Force career, to seek him out.  His wisdom and experience made him someone  special.   My sympathies  to Paula, Pam, and children. Love to you all.  Patty


We first met Doug when he dated our daughter, Amy, in high school.  He was was very respectful of her and us and even then seemed wise beyond his years.  When Amy graduated from flight attendant training in Dallas, he did the honors of pinning on her wings.  He then changed gears, became our tour guide and took us out on the town.  Through the years, Amy has remained friends with him and Pam allowing us to keep up with all that he has accomplished in his professional and private life.  He was hardworking,  devoted to his family, friends, and his country.  He left us too soon but we thank him for leaving us with many good memories.  You will remain in our hearts forever.

Thank you so much for sharing Doug with me. I appreciate you allowing me to care for him. I will forever remember his strength.
Love and prayers,
Heather,RN 
Hospice of Dayton

Doug was always larger than life, boisterous, and compassionate. I’m going to miss his sharp wit and intellect. You could always count on a smile from Doug...no matter the circumstances.

Our prayers are with the James family🙏

God bless.

I worked with  Doug at the VA System.  He was a great person. He always knew how to get the job done and was well liked by all that came in contact with him. His personality was such that he made you laugh even at seemingly impossible odds and overcame all. God bless you and your family. Rest in piece my brother in arms. 

My heartfelt sympathy to your whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏

I met Pam and Doug in California, while  we all were at Vandenburg AFB. Pam and I were getting to know each other, and were in their kitchen when this massive man came through the front door. Here I was standing next to little, petite Pam...he seemed like a giant. The first time I met Doug was pretty funny because of his "sense of humor ". Pam smiled, laughed and shrugged her shoulder's saying, "That's just Doug. You'll get used to him." I soon realized my new friend had one of the good ones. He loved her, he loved his children, his family, and his friends. I know he will be missed by many, especially by his family. I will pray that his love will shower down and give them strength and comfort. 

Our deepest sympathies to the James family on Doug's passing.  We know he was well loved by his family - and loved by them.  

One of the first conversations I had with Doug was at the Officer’s Club at Minot AFB. He, Pam, and the girls had recently arrived in North Dakota. I was asking him about his family and he said he was married to the most beautiful, wonderful woman in the world. He was totally in love with Pam. He also talked about his little girls, Christina and Kacey, and how much they meant to him.  Doug made it crystal clear how much he truly loved and adored his family.  You will be missed Doug.  

OBITUARY

Douglas James

August 4, 1964 – October 5, 2018

Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel

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