IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Douglas Hunt

Douglas Hunt Mcbeath Profile Photo

Mcbeath

Jul 12, 1926 — Jan 3, 2015

Obituary

Douglas Hunt McBeath (aka MacBeth) went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2015 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Wanda and sons, Mark and Michael. He was preceded in death by his father-Barney; mother-Ruth; brother-Carlton; and twin sister-Doris. Douglas was born July 12, 1926 in Lawndale California. The family moved to Bakersfield where he graduated from Kern County Union High School in 1944. Douglas served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW II as an Electricians Mate. After returning, he attended Bakersfield College and played football for the Renegades and participated in the Jr. Rose Bowl in Pasadena. His experience in the Navy guided him into a career as an Electrician. His job took him all over California and Nevada. In 1957 Douglas married Louise Jones. Later that year his first son, Mark was born. They were divorced some time later. He met Wanda Kleam through a mutual friend, Betty Foley, and were married in 1965. During the 60's he worked as a set electrician for Fox Studios for such shows as Lost in Space and Hogan's Hero's. In 1971 their son, Michael was born. Shortly after they moved to Frazier Park, California where they remained until 1985. In 1985 Douglas and his family returned to Bakersfield were he eventually retired. In 2012 he and his wife, Wanda moved to Richland, Washington to be closer to their son, Michael and his family, including Michael's boy/girl twins Elias and Ayla. A memorial service took place at the WA State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington on January 7, 2015. For online condolences please visit www.AskHillcrest.com
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WA State Veterans Medical Lake

21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022

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Washington State Veteran's Cemetery

21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022

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