Douglas Buffum Foley

Douglas Buffum Foley, age 73, died at his Washington Park home in his sleep on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born to Leslie C. Foley Jr. and Ruth Buffum on July 16, 1943, in Long Beach, California. Doug is missed by his wife Patricia, son Shon, and grandchildren Colin Foley, Isabella Wright, and Gideon Wright. He is survived by brothers Michael, Tim, and Dennis, and his sister Judith, all of California. His death will sadden generations of young people who loved and respected ""Da"". Doug grew up between the city Long Beach and the family ranch in the then remote Coachella Valley. After high school, he enlisted in the USAF. During his service, he was stationed in Japan and Germany. Upon his discharge, he enrolled in University of Southern California and graduated with a degree in international business. Doug had a long and successful career, bringing clear thinking and wit to enterprises as diverse as the family ranch, the oil and gas business, and the CDOT. Doug was not to be confined by his work. His first priorities were always Patricia and his grandchildren. He had an expansive range of interests and hobbies. He loved following the stock market, horticulture, electronics and technology, politics, scuba diving, current affairs, target shooting, and travel. In his last year, he went diving in Mexico on three occasions and traveled with his family to South Africa and Roatan, Honduras. He was a busy man. A celebration of his life will be held at Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow. All those whose life Doug touched are invited to reminisce, laugh, and share memories. Please share memories of Doug and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.