Douglas Irving Danforth

1951 - 2016

Douglas Irving Danforth obituary, 1951-2016, Nashville, TN

BORN

1951

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

1150 South Dickerson Road

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Douglas Danforth Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2016.

Douglas Irving Danforth, age 65 of Nashville, TN passed away November 20, 2016. He enjoyed Crossword Puzzles, playing Cribbage and he was an avid reader of Stephen King novels. He was a great dancer and loved to "cut a rug". He spent over 40 years caregiving as a nurse.

Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Danforth and Mildred Howard; brother, Darrel Danforth.

He is survived by his daughter, Tina Danforth; son, KC Danforth (Tiffiney); sister, Dawn Danforth; brother, James C. Howard; grandchildren, Taylor Kinnaird, Cynthia Celeste Kinnaird, Courtney Kinnaird, Cynthia Dawn Danforth and Leaun Mackenzie Danforth.

A Memorial service will be conducted 12pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be held 1 hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Cares or Christian Children's Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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December 31, 2016

Linda Dimon

Doug was one of the most influential people in my life when we first met at Nashville Memorial Hospital in 1974.. Even though my life took me in many direction and most of them away from the Nashville area, Doug remained my dear close friend for the rest of his left. I saw him in July and so glad I got that last few hours with him. Rest in piece my dear dear friend..

December 12, 2016

Thank you Doug for all the spaghetti meals you cooked because I asked you to. Love you always say hi to unc for us.Auntie Mame and Cherie

December 3, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family & friends of Doug. He will be missed by many.
With Love,
Ron & Belle Howard
Wanda & Ron Langmaid
Teala & Leslie Hooker
Rita Howard

December 2, 2016

Norma Blankenship

I knew Doug when he was an orderly at Memorial Hospital in Madison. I was working the night he delivered his daughter in the parking lot.He and Steve Meador, who is has also gone, were some of the best when we needed them. They both went on to become special people in the medical field. Doug was very good at his job and had a personality that was important in what he did. He will be missed. It was a pleasure to know him even so many years ago.

December 2, 2016

Cindy and Larry Gauvin

Our condolences go out to Doug's family, Sukey and Jimmy. He was my closest cousin and we shared a lot of wonderful memories together. I will love and miss you always.

December 2, 2016

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November 30, 2016

Doug's picture from Goodlettsville High School annual - 1966

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November 28, 2016

TOM & DEBBIE PRINCE

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DAWN, JIMMY AND THE FAMILY. WHAT A SHOCK TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DOUG. TAKE GOOD CARE OF EACH OTHER. I SEND MY LOVE. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL. PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH !

November 28, 2016

Rachel Howard

Our thoughts are with all the family and friends of Doug. He will be greatly missed! I have been blessed to have shared time with him and his family. I'll never forget the wonderful welcoming I received from all of them when Terry took me to Tennessee to meet them all for the first time. May they all be comforted in this time of loss. Rachel and Terry Howard Ocklawaha Florida

November 27, 2016

Donna Richey-Suttles

Doug and I worked together in the ER in Nashville many years ago. Immediately we became real buddies. We loved to work together.He had such a marvelous "dry" sense of humor
This week I learned that Doug had been very ill and had died . My heart feels broken despite the many years that have passed since last being together.
I know that I am a better human being because of his love for me.RIP dear dear friend.❤

November 23, 2016

Our condolence go out to Sukie, Jimmy and Doug and his family for the lose of your brother. He will be missed by all.
Bob & Terrie Cota
Colchester, Vermont

November 23, 2016

Steve Skinner

Our sympathies go out to Sukie, Jimmy and Doug's family,
We were sadden to hear of our loss, Doug was a great guy and loving cousin and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Steve and Mary Skinner

November 23, 2016

Shirley Anderson

I remember many sides to Doug. One of the things I remember best was his steadfast support of family. He was a very intelligent man who had a very magnetic personality. (I once saw him charm 3 women simultaneously.) He was an excellent nurse, going above & beyond for his patients sometimes. He was broadminded and could be very forgiving. He had a great capacity for love. He was very kind to me at times when I needed it. I've lost a friend and the world won't be nearly as interesting without him.

November 23, 2016

A. M.

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time ~ Psalm 119:50,76

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