Douglas Henry Hakanen
May 7, 1949 – March 20, 2018

Douglas Henry Hakanen was born and raised in Waukegan, Ill., on May 7, 1949, to his parents Henry John and Signe Marie [Ratti] Hakanen.

He resided in Deerfield, Ill., until 2005 when he retired to La Quinta, Calif.,

He split his time between Illinois and California residences and traveled the world for the past 22 years.

Doug earned a BS degree from the University of South Dakota. He loved football, baseball, fishing and golf. He played on the South Dakota Golf Team and traveled the U.S. in competition with other universities.

His desire to run his own business led him to choose a career path in insurance. Doug was licensed in property, casualty, life and health insurance becoming a State Farm Insurance agent in Deerfield. He retired after 35 years of service.

He also earned his CLU degree and was past president of the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce.

Doug’s greatest passion in retirement was golf. His home at PGA West was his true idea of Paradise. The six golf courses, three club houses and friends occupied most of his days in California.Over the years, he was blessed by the hand of God when he made three holes-in-one.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry John; mother, Signe Marie; father-in-law, Alex Mardoian Sr.; mother-in-law, Marie [Perzigian] Mardoian; and brother-in-law, Alex Mardoian Jr.

Doug leaves to treasure his memory his wife, Dawn Marie [Mardoian] Hakanen; brother-in-law, John Avedis Mardoian; brother, Lauri J. Hakanen; and family.

A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 3, at 3 p.m. at Forest Lawn, Cathedral City, Calif.

Flowers are welcome or donations to your favorite charity in Doug's honor.