Doug E. Payne

Doug Payne died a hero and left this world on May 14, 2013 following a brief, yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him. Doug was born to Erma and Ray Payne on October 24, 1956 in Fresno, California, and moved with his family to Walnut Creek in 1958. Doug’s sister Sue was born in 1961. Doug graduated from Ygnacio Valley High School in 1974, and continued his education at Los Medanos College. Following a year-long move to Incline Village, Doug returned to the Bay Area to become an accomplished real estate appraiser. He formed his own business and worked throughout Contra Costa and Solano counties for nearly three decades. In 2011, Doug also earned his real estate license and went to work as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker- Solano Pacific in Benicia. Doug married the love of his life, Jennifer Dorsch, in Walnut Creek on May 2, 1987, and they settled in Clayton, CA. Things changed in September 1989 when they were blessed with twins, Katherine and Michael. In 1992, their youngest son Steven was born, and their growing family was complete. The family moved to Benicia in 1994 to be near Jennifer’s sister, Janis King and her husband Greg and their family(Michelle, Allison, Amanda, and Andrew).The Payne family quickly became involved in the community of Benicia and made many friends. Doug loved his family dearly, and treasured the time spent with them camping, traveling, and just being together. Doug was also a devoted son, brother, and a friend to many, including the family’s close-knit group of friends who will forever miss him. In addition to spending time with his family, Doug loved camping, skiing, attending the annual local NASCAR races, following the San Jose Sharks, and walking his beloved dachshunds, Scooby and Sophie. Doug is survived by his wife, Jennifer, children Michael, Katie, and Steven, his mother, Erma Payne, sister Sue Ritschel and her husband Mitch and his nephews Nico and Jake, mother and father-in-law Fred and Elinor Dorsch, sister-in-law Janis King and her husband Greg, nieces Michelle, Allie, Mandy and nephew Andrew, brother-in-law Jeff Dorsch and niece Cali, Doug was preceded in death by his father, Ray in 2008. A memorial service will be led by Pastor Mike Schmid and will be on held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2:00pm at Benicia Lutheran Church (201 Raymond Drive Benicia, CA). Donations can be made to the Payne Family through Coldwell Banker in Benicia or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network through the team called “Dougie’s Derbie”. Doug’s family and friends will be walking in the Purple Stride San Francisco Event on June 1, 2013. Follow this link to make a donation: http://purplestride.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=1051587&lis=0&kntae1051587=A0FADB4F28EB40CF870C2DB334169561&team=5499161&tlteam=0. .

Doug E. Payne

October 24, 1956 - May 14, 2013