I knew Doug when we were kids in Riverside California, before the Redds moved to Utah. Doug was 6 months older that me, which meant that he was a year ahead in school. I looked up to Doug and his brothers the way that all young kids look up to the older ones, thinking that whatever they thought, said, did or listened to was the coolest. My memories of hanging out with Doug include jumping on the Redd's trampoline (we didn't have one), playing Defender and Missile Command on the original Atari, sleepovers, and being introduced to older kid bands like Rush and Styx.

Doug and I were in the same boy scout troop, and I can remember many hikes and camp outs spent with him and our circle of friends. We were paired up in a tent over a week for scout camp one year. Boys in tents usually stay up all night and make memories that last a lifetime. The two boys in the tent next to us had been stuck together against their will, and Doug and I would laugh ourselves silly listening to them argue all night. One night we decided to introduce some drama and placed a few grasshoppers in their tent before they went to bed, figuring that would make for some great entertainment.  We weren't disappointed! Lot's of whooping and hollering with one blaming the other for letting them get in! Just some youthful fun. I have thought of that time often and smiled to myself.

Doug and I reconnected by chance on facebook. It had been years since I had seen Doug and yet we still had so much in common, right down to the classic minis we both owned! I have no doubt we would have remained good friends if the distance had not prevented it. It  was reassuring knowing that he was out there and happily married with a family. I haven't seen you in years Doug, but I'll miss you!

My husband, Scott, used to work with Doug at a biotech company based in San Diego in the late '90s for several years.  Scott hired Doug, and always said how lucky they were to hire him, he was so smart and just what the team Scott was leading in the start up needed.  Doug and Linda were friends over the years, staying in touch as they moved back to Utah, then to Washington DC.  Scott hired Doug on a consulting basis for a development project with Apple after he had moved away.  He always did an incredible job on any project he worked on.  The original team that both my husband and Doug worked on consisted of five, including Doug and Scott.  My husband always called this group 'the Geeks'.  I remember when Maxwell was a little guy when they lived in San Diego.  Doug was always a laid back, kind man, just a super sweet guy.  He was completely devoted to his family.  He and Linda had the marriage everyone wants.  Scott and I had lunch with Doug and Linda a couple of years ago during a visit to the DC/Baltimore area to visit Scott's family.  What a sweet memory.  Rest well, Doug, it was far too early to lose you, and we can't make any sense of it, but we were honored to be friends with you while here.

Of all the kids in our family, Doug was the closest in age to me.  My earliest memories include sharing a room with Doug, and running around the neighborhood with him in Orem, Utah. As the little sister, I harassed him a lot.  He was really patient with me.  And I knew he would defend me if anyone else gave me a hard time.  

In our teenage years, Doug was my “cute” and “fine” brother.  The girls at school all swooned over him and many wanted to be my friend just in hopes of meeting Doug.  Besides being good looking (and having great hair) he had that “cool” demeanor that made them all crazy about him.  When we lived in Albuquerque, we had our yard TP’d about every other weekend by girls who were flirting with either Doug or Mike.  

I can’t think of Doug in his adult life without Linda.  They have been a perfect pair, best friends, and have always been completely loyal to each other.  I was grateful that Doug had Linda to always love him.

I was so grateful that my family lived in the same state as Doug and Linda several times. We both lived in Southern California, they moved to Utah right after we did, and then (we teased) they followed us to Virginia.  This allowed us some great times together at Legoland, Escalante, Great Falls, and Thanksgivings around the beautiful table Doug made.

I love my brother.  I miss him terribly.  I mourn that I don’t get to make more memories with him in this life.  I look forward to seeing him again someday.  

Linda, there are no words to say, but I am so sorry you had to suffer this.

My brother Doug was cool; really cool. He was soft spoken and a careful listener. He was handsome, calm, and generally willing to let his presence speak for itself. That’s not to say he wasn’t mischievous in his own special ways. But his deeds were entertaining, never hurtful.

When reviewing our wedding photos, Julie and I found Doug coolly posed in the distant background of numerous photos. And when the Wise Guys came out in our annual Christmas pageant, there was no one cooler than Doug.

Among my precious memories is of Doug with our daughter, Rachel. During our few months with her, Doug visited many times and went with us on a trip to Lake Powell. He would hold Rachel so tenderly and she was calm and peaceful in his arms.
On the rare occasions that we talked about deep or difficult subjects, Doug was always a careful listener. To be sure, he had opinions that didn’t always match others’. But his goal was always mutual understanding and respect. It’s an approach that we desperately need more of in this world. And that’s why so many people count Doug as a dear friend. Because all know that he cares about you and that he respects you.

If we, who miss him so much, can resolve to emulate his kindness, understanding, and love and then add a dash of coolness, there could be no greater tribute for this very good brother.

Doug was my brother-in-law.  And I may be one of the only people who did not like Doug when I first met him; I was a surly 11 year old who squarely blamed him for “taking away” my wonderful sister.  Fortunately, this did not last long.  Doug quickly proved to be one of the most thoughtful, cool, kind, and smart people that I would get to know in life.

When Linda and Doug moved back from California to Utah, I would stop by their house once a week on my way home from hockey practice.  Linda would cook us a meal, and we would sit around the beautiful circular table top Doug made  (which for a very long time was perched on top of an Ikea table because Doug was trying different techniques to get wood to bend for the table legs), and we would play card games and talk and laugh.

I spent a large chunk of my adult life as a single woman, and Doug was always there to help me.  When I bought my condo, he brought his truck and helped me move, changed the locks on my doors, and affixed my bookcases to the wall so they wouldn’t tip over.  If I had questions about what a mechanic was telling me about how to fix my car, I always knew I could call him to make sure I wasn’t getting taken advantage of.  One night I’d stopped at Linda and Doug’s house and stayed until about midnight.  On the way home my car broke down.  I called them, and Doug jumped in his truck and towed me to my mechanic.  Even though it was nearly one in the morning by the time we got there, he didn’t act at all like I had inconvenienced him, and was just kind and happy to help.  

My heart aches that he is no longer with us.  I loved him so much, and I will forever appreciate how he made me a better person by knowing him.  Linda and kiddos, you know I am here to help you through this and I’m holding you all in my heart.


My uncle Doug was such a cool guy. I’ve never known someone so brilliant and successful, yet so humble and down to earth as he was. I remember one year at our annual Ewing Christmas party when I was about 14, Doug won the big money prize in our traditional game of “House of Fire.” I was his partner at the end, so he decided to split the money with me. I just thought that was so cool and one of the nicest things someone has ever done for me. Now every time we play “House of Fire,” I think of my uncle Doug. I’ve decided that if I win, I will always split the money with my partner because of his example. Doug will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to my aunt Linda and my cousins Max, Ashley, and Eric. Love you all so much.

Doug was such a great guy to work with both as a PhD student and research associate at the University of Utah.  He was my go-to person when I had a technical computing question, and I learned a lot from him.  

We had a great time presenting a program together at MEDINFO in Brazil a few years ago, and I enjoyed catching up with his projects when I visited GWU occasionally.  

We also used to joke that "we were at West Point Military Academy together" since he was born when both our dads were working there and I was in grade school.   

We have lost a great friend and colleague.

Gary and I have loved having Doug and Linda as our neighbors and friends. Doug was there with Gary the day Gary’ father passed away. When Patrick was trying g to build a computer the first time Doug came down and worked with him on it. He has always been a  reliable friend. And I am sooo glad that we spent a couple of evenings together recently since we have been at our homes for so long. Thank you Doug for your friendship. We will be there. For Linda and Eric and all of your family. We miss you but you live in our hearts. 

I have many memories of working with Doug.  He was always willing to answer a question, to talk for a minute, even when he was very busy.  He was kind, and also very smart - he always had great ideas and solutions. 
My love and prayers go out to Linda, Maxwell, and Eric. May God's love and peace comfort you.
-Liz Workman 
 

I will always remember uncle Doug as a gentle giant. He was incredibly smart but never braggadocious. Whenever we would talk he would ask me what was going on in my life and be genuinely interested, even if it was something very simple. He had a way of making you feel special no matter what you were doing. 

I also loved playing games in my grandparents’ backyard with Doug. If someone suggested we play something like SPUD or kickball or wombat, Doug was always one of the first to hop off his chair and be ready to play. He was competitive but always made sure everyone was having fun and was included. 

I really miss uncle Doug. I’m happy to have some special memories of him and I know he will live on through the influence he’s had on so many of us. 

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Doug. Although I knew him only for a brief time, I feel as though I connected with him on a personal and professional level. He was a  wonderful human being, a fantastic collaborator – and so incredibly humble. I will miss working with him and getting to know him more every day. My  heartfelt condolences go out to Doug's family and friends during this difficult time. 

I will always remember his creativity and curiosity — they were the purest types, like those of a child. These qualities, along with his strong mind, generosity, and passion for teamwork, made him an exceptional scientist.  My family and I grieve with all those he leaves behind, and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers. His legacy and cutting-edge science will be lasting in the George Washington University’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Uncle Doug was one of the coolest people I’ve known. When I think of him my mind goes to memories of many years of our family getting together at my grandma and grandpa’s house and the love we all have for each other. I will always remember Doug’s warm smile, laugh, and his calming presence. He was someone you just wanted to be around. He was so smart, witty, and always had interesting things to say. I’m pretty sure I learned from him the word “googolplex” and would feel extra smart whenever I used that word since. I admire the fun, loving relationship that he and Linda had. Doug was loved and respected by so many and will be truly missed. My heart is with my aunt Linda and my cousins Max, Ashley, and Eric. 

I was fortunate to have spent enough time around Doug and his family to know how much they meant to him. He and Linda shared the kind of marriage we all hope to have. It was clear how much he loved and supported her and the boys in everything that was important to them. It was always fun to see photos or hear about their travel adventures.

Doug was always very kind to me and easy to talk to. I appreciated how accepting he was of others.  I really enjoyed hearing about his various work projects, they were always so interesting. 

A fun memory of Doug is when he pretty much finished up a whole crossword puzzle on the commuter train by the time it reached D.C. 

The world lost a kind and wonderful human being when Doug left it.  Sincere condolences to Linda, Eric and Max, and the Redd and Ewing families.

I remember being SO sad when Doug and Linda announced they were moving to DC; I was coming to the University of Utah for graduate school that fall and was really sad I wouldn’t get to live close to them as anticipated. They came to my graduation party with a nice new University of Utah T-shirt; my first one! 

I remember attending Doug’s PhD defense and being so proud of him! He inspired me to someday reach my own defense. Doug was SO supportive throughout my graduate career. I think he was one of the few people who actually read my publications when I sent them out, and he always sent me little messages that made me feel so happy—it was really nice to know I had an uncle who understood what I was doing. Chatting with him about research late into the night when I visited in DC a few years ago was so fun. I will truly miss having an uncle to share those things with on such a deep level. 

 Doug was amazing at the little things. When Zach and I got married, Doug got Zach for the family Christmas gift exchange, and he reached out to me to help him find the perfect gift—nothing generic, he got Zach socks with awesome patterns and some amazing flavored olive oils, both of which were used and loved. Doug would always reach out to Zach and comment on his art posts, which really touched both of us. Doug valued people for who they are, noticed little things, and was kind, humble, and so very fun to be around. I will miss him dearly.

Doug was one of the best uncles a girl could ask for. He was so supportive, kind, funny and down-to-earth. I remember being so impressed when he and Linda pulled up in their big orange truck at my Dad’s 10 year cancer-free celebration; so impressed that my Dad had a brother who would drive 12 hours to help him celebrate and so impressed by the truck. I remember driving down to lake Powell in that same truck, and being so grateful that I had an aunt and uncle who would take care of me and bring me on such a fun trip.

 I remember listening to “Steady as She Goes” and rocking out in Doug and Linda’s living room and taking notes on song names so I could listen to them later... playing rock band in the basement and staying up late chatting with Max about music. I was always welcomed and loved at Doug and Linda’s house, and remember lots of times when Doug picked me up or dropped me off at the airport while I was in college. One time there was a huge snowstorm coming in and Doug introduced me to the new In-n-Out burger near their house after getting me from the airport; luckily we made it back home before the weather got too bad. Those were my starving student days, and I remember being SO grateful that my uncle made sure I got fed; Doug noticed small things and cared about taking care of the people in his life. 


I'm so very sorry about Doug's passing. We didn't work closely together, but he always had a smile on his face and was friendly to all. When I planned GW Health Sciences division wide events, such as attending a Nationals game, he was an eager participant. He will be missed.  

Uncle Doug always reminded me of a handsome rock and roll star with his black t shirts, Chuck Taylors and wavy long hair.  I thought it was so cool he could play the drums. 

He was one of most down to earth people I had the privilege of knowing. I didn’t get to see him often the last few years, but every time I did he was always genuinely interested in what I had to say and was so kind. I remember being nervous to ask him about his job because I honestly didn’t understand anything he’d be telling me, he was such a genius-but he always put me at ease. 

I remember being at grandma and grandpa Ewing’s house as a young girl and we had a triangular shaped puzzle with about 20-25 triangle shaped puzzle pieces. The puzzle was of sea creatures under water. None of us could put it back together so we just said, “well, we’ll have to wait for Uncle Doug to get here and do it....” And he did it! I was so excited to have the puzzle back together. We marked the back of the pieces after that so we could always put it back together. Ever since that day I knew there was something special about my cool uncle. 

I am grateful to have known him, he will be greatly missed. 

My uncle Doug and I were buddies when I was little and I always knew he loved me. I was lucky to be able to stay with Linda and Doug while in school. That was a tough time in my life and they were instrumental in helping me build my confidence. Doug was brilliant and thoughtful and will be missed. I love you Redd family. 

When I started my career at GWU almost one and half years ago, the first person that I worked with was "Doug Redd". I was supposed to work on a project and develop a software with Java, which I had not used before. Doug had worked on a similar project before and was walking me though the project. He was a very knowledgeable scholar, super expert in Java and software development, and he was a very smart person. None of these traits was his most memorable characteristic for me, however. From the very first days, I was telling myself “how humble and nice this gentleman is”. He was helping me a lot on that project . He always welcomed me whenever I had any problem. I learned a lot of things from him but the lesson that I will always remember from him is that how nice is to be humble. I want to tell his family that Doug was a good man. I witnessed that he was nice to everybody around him. I was meeting him on every workday but I did not see anything annoying from him. I am really sorry that we missed such a nice friend and colleague. Doug has gone from this world, but he took a great luggage with himself. Peace be upon him


A man there was, in action kindly, pleasant-natured,
A person saw him in a dream, when he had passed away;
'Pray tell.' said he, 'how things have gone with you!'
His mouth he opened, smiling as a rose,
And gave voice like a nightingale in pleasant tone:
'No severity's been shown to me,
Since I to none did use to be severe!'

Poem from Saadi Shirazi (AD 1210–1291)

Doug Redd was one of my favorite people in this world.  He was brilliant without an ounce of arrogance.  He was capable of accomplishing whatever he put his mind to.  He was courageous and calm in adversity.  He was a man of integrity who valued truth, hard work, knowledge, and family. He was a quiet example of kindness and humility, and probably never realized the positive influence he had on me and my family. He was cool, a fellow Buckeye, committed to Chuck Taylors, a great father, and a perfect husband to my sister. I’m so fortunate to have had him in my life.

Doug Redd is a good man especially because he came from a phenomenal family with great parents, Frank and Myrna Redd.  They unconditionally welcomed all into their home and into their hearts ♥️.

 I sorely miss his mom Myrna, who just passed in March 2019.  She was like a second mom and best friend to me for over three decades.  Doug is so blessed to have this extended family heritage of amazing, brilliant, kind souls who have made the world a better place with their lifelong sacrifice and service to others.

Joyful, tearful, happy reunion on the other side!

Doug was such an easy going guy.   Quick to smile and enjoy the moment.  He had a contagious smile.

For such an accomplished man he was very humble.  I was so impressed  with his intelligence.  He never made you feel inferior even though he was brilliant.  

He was thoughtful in his conversations.  I can hear him saying “Wwwweeeeeellllllllll......” and then giving his thoughtful response.

I can’t remember ever seeing him mad and I’m sure I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone.

My absolute favorite thing about Doug was how much he loved my sister.  He clearly took such good care of her and their family.  What an amazing husband and father.  He just adored my sister.  

My family and I will deeply miss this wonderful Brother-in-law and Uncle.



Doug and I have been working in the same research group for many years. He was already a senior member in Dr. Zeng’s group at U. of Utah when I joined it. Later when Dr. Zeng decided to move to DC and join GW, only Doug and I could follow and move to DC. During the many years of collaboration with him, I found that he was not only excellent at computer techniques but also was kind, humble and always ready to help others. He was very skilled at Java and I resorted to him many times for problems I encountered when using Java in my own projects. And every time when I asked him, he would put down his own work at hand and help me solve my problems. For one problem, I was always amazed that he could remember so many steps that were needed to solve it. I could never remember those steps and had to ask him for help again and again every time when I encountered the same problem. What amazed me more was that he was good at not just software but hardware as well. For example, it was all by his effort that he set up a computer server running a large database which has been used for research by our team in many projects. He was smart, a quick learner, and a great problem solver. When working, he became focused and quiet. When speaking, he liked to make jokes that made everyone laugh. It was a tragedy to lose a colleague and friend with such great characters. He will be remembered forever in our hearts.

I met Doug when he moved to DC, and we have been working on a variety of big data questions together since.  I have felt a special closeness to Doug ever since learning he grew up in Logan; my family has been vacationing at Bear Lake for many years, and Logan is where we'd get icecream and provisions. Doug was always a very gentle and thoughtful colleague, open to new ideas, and with the knowhow and practical mindset to come up with ways to make things work. We had been preparing a grant proposal together, and I was greatly looking forward to working closely with him again. My thoughts are with his friends and family. 

I met Doug Redd when he came to GW to work with Qing Zeng at George Washington University. Doug worked hard and long hours. Doug was a dedicated, incredibly bright, articulate biomedical informaticist. 

Doug always smiled and welcomed everyone. Doug Redd was a good man, kind, friendly, open and had a wonderful smile. He will be missed by many at GW and across the world.  I am sorry that he passed and left this world at a young age.  I am sorry for this great loss of your husband and father and for so many people that Doug touched. 

I am a colleague of Doug's from GW. I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn't work with Doug directly, but his was always a friendly face around the office and he will be missed. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Having worked with Doug closely for over 10 years, I have so many memories of him. We talked a lot about work, but also about other things, especially family. Doug is smart, kind, and hardworking. He is also always willing to help others and ever so humble. Here is a small and nerdy story. A year and half ago during the Christmas break, I learned that my 6th-grade nephew was struggling with this number series question "1,3,5,1,9,-1,?,?,?" This question stumped my sister and brother-in-law and stumped me. Before you try it: we did google for an answer online without success.  Finally, a friend who is a retired physics professor gave me the answer. Returning to work after the holidays, in a team meeting, I wrote the question on the whiteboard. We had a roomful of PhDs and MDs, including math and statistics PhDs. Everyone was scratching their heads. Doug, with his usual laid-back smile and tone, said "I don't know if this is correct. Is the next number 13?" And, that was the right answer! He then explained how he got the answer, in a few simple words.  We all had a good laugh at how we (except Doug) could not solve it. Later, I tested this question on a few more exceptionally accomplished colleagues and friends. They were also confounded. I am so sorry that we can not ask him any more questions or just chat with him again.

Doug is very smart, knowledgeable, kind, and humble. It was a great experience of working with him. He knows everything about data server, access tool, JAVA, ...., and much more than these. Each time when I encountered problems in accessing a database, he was always the first person whom I would like to get help from. Each time when I asked him for help, he always had a smile on his face and fixed the problem very quickly. Miss him so much.

OBITUARY

Mr. Douglas Fletcher Redd

August 6, 1968 – June 23, 2020

Demaine Funeral Home – Fairfax

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