Douglas Richard Boyce

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Douglas Richard Boyce was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, ?take charge? attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. Douglas always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, Douglas was an individual who enjoyed life?s challenges.
Douglas was born on September 28, 1927 in Mariposa, California to Pat and Pauline Boyce. Always able to express himself well, Douglas possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, Douglas was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.
Blessed with a balanced attitude, Douglas was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. Douglas was raised with one sibling, a sister, Gini. Douglas had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.
As a young child, Douglas showed his creative ability in many ways. He was outgoing and animated. Douglas enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. He took part in football and softball and in his spare time he liked to go hunting.
In 1970 Douglas exchanged wedding vows with Sumalee Sae-Ng at the Court House in Thailand. Douglas was attentive to Sumalee's feelings, and he charmed Sumalee and others with his gift for being able to give freely and generously. A good listener with an engaging personality, Douglas was able to bring pleasure and unexpected humor to the relationship.
Very much like a kid himself, Douglas identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children?s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. Douglas was blessed with one son, Nimit. They were also blessed with two grandchildren, Ethan and Yonnapaht.
Douglas was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Douglas?s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, Douglas was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. Douglas could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was in swimming pool maintenance where he was employed for 35 years.
Douglas was an Air Force veteran. Douglas was a cool thinker who could handle himself well in a crisis. He was in the Air Force Control Tower. Douglas saw action for one year during the Korean Conflict. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant and received several awards including a Bronze Star. He showed leadership qualities and could make tough decisions when he was called upon to do so.
Douglas enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. His favorite pursuits were flying an airplane. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Because he liked to take risks, Douglas was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. In high school, Douglas played football and softball. Douglas was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football, baseball, and college football.
Travel and vacations were experiences that Douglas truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of ?live and let live.? He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included fishing, camping, and trips to Thailand.
Douglas was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. He and his dog were best friends for 11 years.
When Douglas?s retirement finally came in 1971, he was well prepared. He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling. Still, he was able to easily adapt to possible changes and enjoyed just having fun and being relaxed. His new life involved relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada. In retirement, he found new pleasure in playing softball.
Douglas passed away on August 24, 2015 in Las Vegas after fighting a brave battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife, Sumalee; son, Nimit; daughter-in-law, Noly; and grandchildren, Ethan and Yonnapaht. Services were held at Palm Mortuary - South Jones. Douglas was laid to rest at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV.
Douglas was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If Douglas had a theme song written about him, it might well have been ?Don?t Worry, Be Happy.? He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember Douglas Richard Boyce.

Douglas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Cassius married Pauline Nickerson on 17 Dec 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Pauline was born on 13 Jul 1905 in Michigan, USA; died on 13 Oct 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Almon married Martha J. Glanche on 20 Oct 1897 in Wellsville, New York, USA. Martha was born in Jul 1872 in Deutschland; died on 28 Jan 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cassius married Mary Lenora Wardner. Mary (daughter of Franklin Wardner and Cynthia Heath) was born on 5 Jul 1846 in Hornellsville, New York, USA; died on 17 Jul 1887; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]