Douglas Andrew Edmonston
September 26, 1944 - January 28, 2024
Douglas Andrew Edmonston, 79, died on Jan. 28, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. Doug was born on Sept. 26, 1944, in Oakland, Calif. Doug achieved a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Cal Poly in Pomona. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Battle of the Mediterranean during the 6D [6 Day] war, honorably discharged at E3. Doug began his adventurous life in Alaska by beginning to work with Alyeska in 1977. He worked on the North Slope for Alyeska, Arco and BP. He then worked for Chugach Power on Beluga, managing the power plant for seven years. His specialty was turbine engines. He also was an adjunct professor of Process Technology at UAA and traveled out to villages to inspire interest in engineering.
Doug's community was those he interacted with: he participated in community fishing derbies, built and repaired bicycles for numerous kids and families - he also helped build H2Oasis! Douglas enjoyed hunting, flying planes and reading, but he absolutely loved to fish!
Doug was a giver: time, help, equipment, books, bikes and cars. He could fix nearly anything and usually had all the parts ready. Doug was beloved by his neighborhood. They knew they could count on him for anything they needed. He walked neighborhood dogs to their delight. Losing Doug has left a huge hole in our hearts and lives. He will be severely missed.
Doug is survived by his brother, Richard M. Edmonston of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sister, Melinda (Mindy) Goodin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephews, Greg Edmonston of Redondo Beach, Calif., Jeff Edmonston of Clayton, Calif., and Travis Goodin of Loveland, Colo.; niece, Emily Evans of Aurora, Colo.; as well as beloved great-nephews and -nieces, Meridith, Cole, Ella, Jed, Ike, Marin, Autumn and Landon.
Doug's remains were laid to rest at Fort Richardson National Cemetery, a celebration of his life will be held in the future, date to be determined.
Obituary posted in Anchorage Daily News on February 25, 2024