Douglas Stephen Dillingham

January 23, 1942 - September 22, 2018

Douglas Stephen Dillingham passed away September 22, 2018 at his home in Orem, Utah from complications of liver cancer. He fought valiantly for over a year after the doctor said he would only have days or weeks. He was born to Harold Milton and Janice Delilah Davis Dillingham on January 23, 1942 in Provo, Utah. As a young boy he lived in Payson and Provo. He met Arlene Stubbs in Provo. They were married September 21, 1962. They lived in Provo, Spanish Fork and Orem. He founded Dillingham Painting and was a painting contractor for 45 years. He enjoyed repairing and remodeling furniture, as well as refurbishing campers and utility trailers. He could fix and build just about anything and was happy to do it for anyone who needed it. He loved camping, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. He also loved to travel. Dad was a kind hearted man who cared about everyone. He visited nieces and nephews and other family members in their homes and when they were in the hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; children: Stephen, Weston (Judy Tidwell) and Jennifer (Doug) Keen; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Delores Grant and Joann Monson. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Richard, Dwayne, Walter (Pete), Ronald (Ronnie), Lawrence (Bucky), Patricia (Patsy), James (Jimmie) and Karen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Berg Orem Chapel, 500 North State Street, Orem, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30-10:50 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.