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Douglas Frank McCurry
Douglas Frank McCurry was born May 10, 1950 to Frank Alvin McCurry and Joan Lee (Turner) McCurry in Santa Rita, New Mexico. He passed away February 19, 2018 at Banner UMC in Tucson.
Doug attended schools in San Manuel, Arizona, graduating from San Manuel High School in 1968. Doug never missed a day of grade school—eight years without a missed day. After high school he attended Eastern Arizona Junior College, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team.
A true patriot, he enlisted in the US Army in 1970, serving as a Military Policeman in Vietnam. Upon his discharge in 1972, Doug enrolled in California State at Hayward to complete his college education. Always a good athlete, Doug chose Hayward State in order to play on the football team for Coach Bob Rodrigo. He also played on the rugby team. Doug earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Doug spent most of his working career as a technical director and production manager for KVOA, KOLD, and KWBA.
After his retirement from the television industry, Doug volunteered for several years at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Doug was bitten by the acting bug back at Eastern Arizona and appeared in many feature films, short films, television movies, and television commercials. He is known for his work in Under the Hula Moon (1995), Roswell (1994), and Gather at the River: A Bluegrass Celebration (1994). His favorite role was as a cowboy in The Gambler (1980). Although he never became a big star, Doug was able to earn his Screen Actors Guild card, of which he was extremely proud.
Doug married Martha Anne Walter in Tucson, Arizona at the Arizona Inn on March 25, 1989. They were blessed with the birth of their only child, Caitlin Elizabeth McCurry on Aug. 14, 1993. Doug and Marti were married for 24 years until Marti passed away in 2013.
Doug was a kind, gentle soul who was always glad to see you. People loved him for that genuine touch. He will be missed by all who knew him. If it is true that one’s kindness can be measured by the way he treats animals, then Doug was especially kind indeed, protecting and nurturing his dog and his cats.
Doug was resilient, effortlessly shrugging off the effects of weekly fly swatter beatings administered by his older brothers. He was also a bit goofy and fun: he had a great monkey impression, and he made a spectacular lizard. Once he even “layed an egg” as a chicken to everyone’s delight.
Doug loved sports, particularly U of A Wildcat basketball. Go Cats! He also enjoyed fishing in the White Mountains, playing golf, and hanging out with his friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his beloved daughter Caitlin; two brothers David and Robert; many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many long time friends.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 4 p.m. at Catalina United Methodist Church, 2700 E Speedway, Tucson, Arizona.
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