Douglas Charles Felt

Douglas Charles Felt was born in Ogden, Utah on Sept 8, 1944.   He was the second of 3 sons born to Albert William Felt and Ida Eleanor Nielson.   He was raised in Ogden with two brothers – William and Kenneth.  An active and precocious child, he spent many hours playing outdoors with friends and often proved to be a challenge for his teachers.  During his early teens, he spent his summers at his uncle's ranch in Talmadge, Utah where he helped milk cows, herd sheep, mow and bail hay, and build fences.  He and his brothers worked for the Ogden Standard Examiner as newspaper delivery boys.   Doug was involved in Boy Scouts throughout his life.  He earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth and served in various Scouting leadership positions as an adult.

Doug attended Central Junior High School where he took his first shop class.  These shop classes were where he began learning skills which made him famous – "Doug Felt the Handyman".   He could fix, repair, or assemble nearly anything … and well before You-tube.  He was a self-directed learner with a constant thirst of knowledge.  He would read, study, or take classes to learn how to do things.   He was extremely generous with his knowledge and had many opportunities to share his expertise to help those in need.  Many fondly remember those loving gifts of service.

Throughout his early years, Doug found his interest and talent for music – playing the clarinet, alto sax, and bass clarinet.   His first exposure to playing the organ was at age 14, where he attended a 6-week organ course at church.  Doug later became famous as the church organist, wedding chapel organist, and piano teacher.   His home had both an organ and piano and was filled with constant music as he practiced, taught, and had a little fun.

Doug joined the Air Force Reserves in 1963 and spent 6 years serving where he learned to work on radio communications equipment.  He faithfully served for 2 years as a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the London, England Mission.  Upon returning from his mission, he completed his undergraduate work at Weber State College (now University) with a degree in Engineering Physics with minors in Data Processing and Electronics.  He went to graduate school at Washington State University where he earned a doctorate degree in Computer Science.  This was a key time when computer advancements were driving change in our society.

Doug met his wife Linda Beazer while they were both students at Weber State College.  They were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 26, 1969.  The couple moved to Houston, Texas in 1973 when Doug got his first job at Texaco as a computer geophysicist.  He worked for Texaco for 25 years using his computer talent to compute seismic data for petroleum discoveries.  On weekends, Doug served as the organist for "Heaven on Earth", an old southern plantation that has been transformed into a wedding chapel/venue.   He enjoyed cleverly wiring modern devices hidden within the antique ambiance.

Linda will always be "The love of his life" and Doug made sure she knew it. Doug's life revolved around Linda leaving love notes, flowers/gifts, and frequent affection.  Doug fought a relentless battle with Alzheimer's for many years.  Linda cared for Doug for many years.   Even at the final stages of his illness, Doug's face would light up brilliantly when he saw Linda.   The love between them never faded and was truly something special to watch.

Doug passed away peacefully in Spring, Texas, USA at age 74 and returned to live with our Heavenly Father.  He loved, served, and touched many lives. Doug demonstrated Christlike attributes – faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, godliness, charity, humility, and diligence. He truly lived his faith, prayed daily, and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Memories of Doug's life will be cherished forever until we meet again in Heaven.

The Family

Doug is survived by his wife of 50 years – Linda Kay Felt.

Brothers – William Henry Felt and Kenneth Golden Felt.

Children - Tami, Chris, Cindy, Mark and Patty.   Doug and Linda currently have 19 grandchildren.

The Felt family cordially invites you to celebrate the life of Doug Felt. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chapel in Sugar Land, Texas where Doug's family has worshiped for nearly 40 years. We ask that you bring your prayers, thoughts, and fondest memories of Doug.

Date/Time:
Friday August 30, 2019. Services will start at 2:00 pm

Location Address:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
602 Eldridge Road
SUGAR LAND, Texas 77478-2804
United States