Douglas R. Palin, Sr.

Douglas R. Palin, Sr. longtime local real estate broker has passed away at the age of eighty-seven. Doug was born and raised in Seattle ,Washington, graduated from Highline High and served four years in the US Air Force as a radio operator. After his military service he settled in Portland Oregon where he worked for Oregon Leather and later entered the real estate business. Doug was one of an elite and limited group of National Real Estate Brokers known as Realtor Emeritus which required over 40 years in real estate combined with service at the local, state, and national levels. His extended and blended family includes his wife of more than 31 years, Gwen Krebs Palin, children Doug Jr. (Kristy), Kathy Palin Sims(Bill), Greg Palin (Sally) John Palin and stepson, Aron Schur. Grandchildren; Andrew, Kasie, Cody, Jacob, Emma , Ian, Johnny and great grandson, Konnor. Doug is also survived by his brother, James Palin; sister, Sue Robinson, his in-laws, Donald and Maxine Krebs, and his extended family of in-laws: Tracy Krebs (Terri), Dan Krebs (Deb), Craig Krebs (Holli),Shelly Krebs Norman (Guy) and multitudes of his favorite nieces and nephews. Doug loved his adventures in Alaska with his brother, Jim, including time at remote Crosswinds Lake, accessible only by float plane and their midnight sun golf games in Wasilla. While his vocation was real estate, he had an affinity and true talent for the game of golf. He could be located most afternoons at his beloved Royal Oaks Country Club and was always ready to play a few holes or hit more golf balls. Doug cherished his family and enjoyed attending school and athletic events for his children, grandchildren, and great grandson. His friends and golf buddies, too many to count, were a constant joy in his life. He will be fondly remembered for his unstinting love and loyalty to all who were privileged to be in his life. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Ruby Palin, sister Patti Hughes, sister-in-law Faye Palin; his first wife, Barbara, his second wife Katie and grandson, Jeffrey. Doug's family and friends are welcome to gather on Friday, January 5 at Royal Oaks at Noon to celebrate his life and wish him Godspeed on his last walk on the fairway.

Douglas R. Palin, Sr.

October 6, 1936 - December 16, 2023