Doug and Barbara at the 55th Reunion.
Doug and Barbara at the 55th Reunion.
Resident of Exeter, California. Douglas Bodine was born July 22, 1938 and died June 24, 2023. He was the son of Leo and Helen Bodine, grew up in Lindsay where he worked with his family on their citrus ranch. After attending Lindsay schools, he went on to St. Mary’s College where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Doug married his high school sweetheart on June 24, 1961. After serving in the Air Force they settled in Lindsay where they raised their three children David, Nancy and Suzanne. He was a citrus farmer, owner of Coleman Pickles but was ultimately known as The Culligan Man. Lindsay was fortunate to have him serve in Jaycess, Boy Scouts, City Council, Mayor of Lindsay, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Chairman of Orange Blossom Festival and many other community groups. In 1990 the mountains called Doug and Barbara to move to Three Rivers. He immediately became active in Three Rivers Lions Club, High Sierra Jazz, St. Clair’s Catholic Mission and the Ravel Club. Doug is survived by the love of his life Barbara, children David and wife Lupe, Nancy and husband Sepp, and Suzanne. Grandsons Nick, Jacob, Matt, Joaquin, and Ronin.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Evans Miller Guinn Chapel,425 North Kaweah Avenue, Exeter, CA 93221 from 4-6 p.m. Services will take place Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St Clair's Catholic Mission at 43590 Alta Acres Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271. Private Burial will take place at Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery.
Contact information: Barbara Bodine, 713 Oxford Street, Exeter, CA 93221 bodinehouse1@att.net (H) 559-561-4920, (M) 559-361-9911