Douglas, “Dougie”, “Doug”, or “Spicoli”, a man who spent forty-four years successfully dodging boredom and safety regulations, officially “retired” from this life on May 7, 2026. Born on December 18, 1982, in Lancaster, California, to Ross Stubbings and Teresa “Terry” Adair Goodpaster, Doug made it clear from infancy that he was not afraid of anything—including basic physics. His early career as a self-appointed crash-test dummy involved pedaling his tricycle at top speed into the family garage door. He would emerge from the wreckage laughing, only to do it again. Doug’s childhood was marked by a series of legendary “educational experiments,” such as the time he and a neighborhood accomplice decided the house needed a subterranean swimming pool and left the garden hose running under the foundation all day.

He also dabbled in ballistic agriculture, having co-engineered a potato gun that—miraculously—never resulted in any major lawsuits or injuries. He brought that same “calculated” exuberance to the rink, playing a mean game of hockey. As a goalie, Doug viewed the crease as a mere suggestion rather than a boundary, frequently charging incoming opponents to get that puck. When he wasn’t skating, he was saving lives as a certified lifeguard or risking his own on a skateboard—a duality that perfectly captured his spirit.

Doug eventually traded the hockey stick for a chef’s knife, moving to Santa Rosa, CA, where he discovered a genuine passion for technical culinary precision. He flourished in the high-pressure environment of professional kitchens, proving he could handle the heat as long as he was in charge of the stove.

He spent a great deal of time hanging with his Mom, stepdad Greg Darcy, and stepbrother Matthew Darcy. After a stint in Eugene, Oregon—a graduate of Willamette High School—and some time spent kayaking the Oregon coast and rivers, Doug eventually made his way to Sweet Home, OR, to be near his mother and stepdad.

Though he was a formidable presence in the kitchen and on the ice, he was a total softie for his nieces and nephews, who were the only people capable of out-maneuvering him.

Doug is survived by his mother and stepdad, Terry and Kerry Goodpaster; his uncle Tom Adair (and “better half” Linda Krenicky); his aunt Therese Adair; his uncle-in-law Robert (Sherry) Cooper, and his former stepdad Greg Darcy. He leaves behind a small army of cousins, nieces, and nephews: Sarah (Andre), Aubry (Tyler), Emery (Casey), Melinda (Jay), Elijah, Gaddy, Ben, Matthew, Andre Jr., Mateo, Ariana, Uriah, Finley, Penelope, Lulu, and Sunday. And not to be forgotten, he leaves behind his second mom, Renee (John) Robles. He is preceded in death by his father, Ross Stubbings; grandparents, Bill and Dolores Adair and Frank and Madeline Stubbings; his step-grandpa, Bob Cooper; and his dear uncle, Ray Adair.

His many friends remained close to his heart until the very end, and the family is deeply grateful for the love they showed him. Instead of a somber silence, please consider performing a random act of good humor or attempting a culinary masterpiece in his honor. “Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.