Douglas Barron Larson

He was born on November 3, 1941, in Olympia, Washington, to Einar and Mildred (Vales) Larson. He graduated from Crescent City High School in 1959. Doug spent four years in the Navy. He was stationed in Alameda, California and was a petty officer 3rd class. He then began working as a letter carrier in San Jose and transferred to the Medford Post Office in 1965. He retired after a thirty-year career. While at the post office, Doug was instrumental to the union and was a proud NALC member. Being a mailman allowed him to meet and befriend many people during his career. If you were lucky enough to meet Doug, you had a friend. He enjoyed talking with people and never met a stranger. Doug took to golf at an early age and was an avid golfer. This lifelong passion led him to the Rogue Valley Country Club. Not only did Doug enjoy golfing at the Country Club, he made lasting friendships with other members and became a club institution. Doug loved his family, golf, and the Dodgers. He is known for his quick and witty sense of humor. When you drive by Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, think of Doug as he proposed the name.

Doug is survived by his children, Phil (Sukki) Larson, Kellie (Jeff) Hoxsey, and Susan (Bob) Schillinger; his grandchildren, Devin Bezoff, Dylan Schillinger, Ethan Schillinger and Gena Hoxsey; his sisters, Charlotte Mello and Marsha Larson; his best friend, Hilda Cruz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association.