Douglas John Hoxmeier was born on June 22, 1958, in Inglewood, Ca. He passed away in Ventura, Ca on November 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his dad John Hoxmeier, mom Margaret Hoxmeier, and mother- in-law, Mildred Spurlock. Doug’s family moved to Camarillo where he attended Camarillo High School. He met his wife Penny while cruising on Main St. They married in 1984 and started their family in Ventura. They have three children Ryan, Nicholas, and Amanda.
Doug worked as a telecommunications technician. He was employed for many years at Muzicraft and finished up his career working at Simi Valley Unified School District from which he retired from in June of 2018.
Doug dedicated his whole life to his family spending time with us was his favorite thing to do. Doug was a genius with computers and enjoyed building his own. He was also a master griller/smoker and has a collection of different BBQ’s. Doug also enjoyed woodworking, and he basically could build or fix anything and do it perfectly. He liked kayaking, hiking with the dogs, model railroading, and Bob Ross painting. Doug enjoyed watching the Lakers and the Dodgers. He often could be found relaxing on the couch with his four legged buddy, Maverick, eating popcorn and enjoying Top Gun. Doug was also very famous for his yearly Christmas Candy making which he shared with many.
Doug was a brave warrior for 10 months against pancreatic cancer, he really fought as hard as he could to stay with his family when many would have given up, and for this, we, his family will always be grateful for those extra months he gave to us.
Doug was grateful for the many calls, texts, and cards that he received from family and friends checking up on him as he battled on with his treatment. We hope you all know that those calls gave him hope and inspiration to fight for another day. The generosity and support that we have seen from so many people is much appreciated.
I know Doug would want me to thank Dr. Kulkarni for his honesty and for helping Doug with his fight, the nurses at the Kaiser Infusion clinic, the Drs. and especially the nurses at Community Memorial Hospital that showed him so much care and compassion throughout his journey.
Doug is survived by his wife of 34 years, Penny; sons, Ryan and Nicholas; and daughter, Amanda. He also is survived by Steve and Lynn, Linda and Robert, Carol and Ruben, Vickie and Ed, Ernie and Ann, Don Spurlock and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, in Ventura, with the recitation of the rosary beginning at 6:30 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 29th, 11:00 am, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, in Ventura, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in Doug’s name to the Pancreatic Action Network. www.pancan.org
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.
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