Dougan Chan

1954 - 2015

Dougan Chan, age 61, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home in San Francisco, CA. Dougan was the 2nd of 4 children born to Dick and Yuet Ngor Chan in San Francisco, CA. He was raised in the Richmond District of San Francisco, attended public schools in the area and graduated with a degree in Medical Microbiology at San Francisco State.

Dougan supported the family laundry business and later served the City and County of San Francisco for 24 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Affectionately known as “Doogie,” “Doogie Howser,” or “MacGyver,” he enjoyed tinkering with tools and doing his own construction projects in his spare time. Dougan also volunteered with Kimochi Home and with Self-Help for the Elderly Foundation, where he delivered meals to the elderly every Thanksgiving. In addition, he enjoyed vacationing at Lake Tahoe each year.

Dougan is survived by his wife Marie and two children Denise and Daniel, his mother, siblings, nephews, nieces, and grandnephews. He is and always will be remembered as a kind, supportive, loving and goodhumored person dedicated to his family and the wellbeing of others. He led by example, always in service to others and earned the respect of all who knew him. He will be remembered by family, friends, and families he served so selflessly.

Funeral services and burial will be held on December 16th, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary at 101 Colusa Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

The Chan family would like to extend our gratitude to all the well-wishers who love Dougan the way we do. Donations may be made in Dougan’s name to Hanna Boys Center, Self-Help for the Elderly, or Kimochi Home.