Douglas Willey

Douglas W. Willey, 55, of Oldsmar, passed away Sunday May 10, 2015.  He was born in

Hampton, Virginia and moved to Oldsmar, Florida last year from Madison, Wisconsin. 

Rarely a man of few words, Douglas enjoyed long conversations with all of his close family and 

friends.

He was most passionate about music, wildlife, technology and his opinion, all passions of which 

he made sure his daughter inherited. He wouldn't have it any other way. He also had a sense of 

humor that would always sneak it's way into conversation and force you to chuckle. 

He worked as a computer programmer for some time, but another job he spoke of regularly 

was the time he spent working at a bakery. He enjoyed cooking and the bakery held good 

memories for him of being young, strong, and talented.

Another passion of his was teaching his daughter and niece, Oriana. He didn't have a tremendous 

amount of patience, but almost every ounce of patience he did have was saved for them. He 

knew a little about a lot things and he tried to share every bit of it. There were topics that he 

knew a lot about which could lead to several hours of topic education but none of us were ever 

worse for the wear.

The beauty of his, "gift of gab", as he always said, was that he was able to share so much with 

so many. May his wisdom carry on through those that cared for him.

Survived by his daughter Debra Lynn Ytzen, mother Sylvia Dwyer, father James Willey, sister 

Lorraine Willey, brother Allen Willey, grandmother Emily Lowe, nieces Oriana and Michelle, and 

best friend Rick Klinger.

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