Douglas Lowry Codling
Feb. 24, 1943 – Dec. 2, 2015

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Douglas Lowry Codling, 72, of Clearlake passed away on Dec. 2, 2015, at Saint Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif.

Son of the late Beatrice and Howard Codling, Doug is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Stephanie Codling; his son, Michael Codling and daughter-in-law, Mary Codling; his daughter, Michele Codling Waterman and his son-in-law, Craig Waterman; as well as his beloved grandchildren, Cecelia Codling and John and Alyssa Waterman.

He also is survived by his siblings, David Codling, Nicole Evans and Michele Cheney; nephew, George Cheney IV; niece, Lucy Hunt; two great-nephews; one great-niece; as well as many dear friends.

Doug was born in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 24, 1943.

He loved sports and was a talented athlete, playing baseball and football in high school. He also coached both of his children in soccer, baseball and softball.

He was an avid sportsman, enjoying fishing and hunting most of his adult life along with golf, tennis and snow skiing in his younger days while living in Colorado.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1961, shortly after graduating from Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif. During his tour of duty, he spent time in Japan, China and the Philippines. He served on the USS Ranger aircraft carrier and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam.

In July of 1963, he went on a blind date and met the love of his life – Stephanie Eileen Arata. They celebrated 51 years of marriage in August 2015.

After his service in the Navy, Doug began corporate life at Wyle Labs in Santa Clara, Calif. He and his family shared countless fond memories at their summer home in Clearlake, which is why he retired there after 33 years of marketing, sales and management at Wyle Labs.

Doug lived life to the fullest and loved traveling with Stephanie all over the world, including trips to Holland, Spain, France, England, Italy, Germany, Canada and Tahiti, and many adventures in Hawaii and Mexico.

Doug had a tremendous sense of humor and was the life of the party. He lived life with passion and purpose. A kind, loving, warm and welcoming man, he will be missed by all who were privileged to know him.

A celebration of his wonderful life is planned for early January 2016.