Douglas B. Wollen

Douglas B. Wollen

The world lost a remarkable man when Doug Wollen passed away on August 16, 2011. Doug was born in early 1960 to Keith and Fran (Kuncl) Wollen, currently of Port Angeles, WA. He grew up in Pullman, WA and graduated from Pullman High in 1978, with a 3.9 GPA and numerous athletic accomplishments, including state records in discus in 1977 and 1978. Doug attended the University of Washington on an athletic scholarship and earned All American honors in the discus in 1982. After graduating from UW in 1983 in Mathematics, he joined Boeing as a software developer. He met his wife, Marlene Kane, in 1984. They married in 1986 and settled in Kent to raise their children, Brett, Alec and Sierra, who were the focus and highlight of their lives.

Doug spent his entire career at Boeing, where his accomplishments include earning his PMP from George Washington University, presenting at the 2007 BCS2 conference, and completing the IT Leadership Development Program. He treasured active outings with family and friends, most recently rafting the Grand Canyon, zip-lining the Hawaiian rainforest and climbing brutal Aasgard Pass into his favorite wilderness paradise, the Enchantments. The mountains called to him, and he conquered several including Rainier, Kilimanjaro, Baker and Adams. Doug served his community for years, first as coach for several youth sports teams and then more recently as assistant track coach at Kentridge High School. He was a dedicated adult leader with Boy Scout Troop 474 and ran science clubs in Kent area elementary schools. He loved NASCAR, classic rock and blues, robust IPAs and cabernets, and gourmet food, especially when Marlene was doing the cooking! He lived life to it’s fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew him. Thanks for the memories, dear friend. You will always be with us. Doug is survived by his loving wife and children, his parents and his brothers, Craig and Bruce Wollen. A memorial will be held at the Kent Senior Activity Center on September 11 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Doug’s name to either the UW Medical Oncology GI Cancer Program Research Fund or UW Field and Track. Donations can be made and memories shared via Doug’s tribute at www.BartonFuneral.com.

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