Douglas Tissot Obituary

Douglas Alden Tissot, 94, of Sequim, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023 with loved ones at his side.

Doug was born November 5, 1929 in Riverside, California to Alden and Francyl Tissot. He always spoke fondly of his childhood and enjoyed telling stories about his pets including a desert tortoise, chipmunk and a baby alligator. He also recalled great memories of diving for abalone as a young man in Redondo Beach, California.

Doug proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1950-1954. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business finance from the University of Arizona in 1957. He then worked at Travelers Insurance until retiring in 1989.

Doug met and married his first wife, Marijean in 1955. Their marriage blessed him with four children: Mike, Steve, Mark and Shelley. His love story with Judy began in 1969, after they worked together at Travelers Insurance. They were married in 1982 and have a daughter, Karen.

Upon retiring Doug, Judy and Karen moved to Sequim, Washington where he continued to enjoy playing golf, rain or shine, for another three decades for a total of over 65 years. He would eagerly head out the door to "go to work," as he called it. Besides golfing he loved working in the yard, sitting in the sun, fishing with his boys, camping, hiking, eating desserts, getting hugs, whistling and humming, being funny, beating Judy at card games, and making faces out of rocks he collected.

Faith Lutheran Church was his church family for 34 years and he found great joy in reading the Bible, doing Bible study lessons with Judy and sharing with the class. His life was that of a humble servant and he was thankful every day for the blessings bestowed upon him in his life.

Doug is survived by his loving wife, Judy; children Steve (Patricia), Mark (Laurie), Shelley (Matt) and Karen (Jeff); sister-in-laws Beatrice and Kathy; brother-in-law Norman (Cheryl); daughter-in-law Bonnie; grandchildren Mackenzie, Sydney, Lindsey, Clint (Kristen), Derek, Jared (Talia), Jenelle (Brad), Jordan, David, Daniel, John (Shelley), Tara (Rick); great grandchildren AJ, Bella, Maddox, Abigail, Savannah, Payton, Austin, Charlotte, Trent, Harlie, Luke and Wyatt; nieces and nephews Janet, Carol, David, Mike, Chris and Steven.

Doug was preceded in death by both parents, his sister Barbara, brother John and son Mike.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County in Doug's name.

A Graveside Service with military honors will take place on January 19, 2024, at 1:00pm at Sequim View Cemetery, located at 1505 Sequim-Dungeness Way in Sequim. A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00pm at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 382 W. Cedar Street in Sequim, followed by a reception.

Sequim Valley Chapel is honored to serve the family. Please visit our online register book at sequimvalleychapel.com to leave treasured memories for the family - (360) 683-5242.