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Douglas William Chatwin was born March 14, 1947, to Eunice Johansen Chatwin and Doyle Hoyt Chatwin in Salt Lake City, Utah. He passed away one week after his 78th birthday on the morning of March 22, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Doug lived in Central City, growing up on lower Hubbard Avenue near Liberty Park. He graduated from South High School were he played football and made firm friendships. One of his most cherished was with Mike Katsanedas, which endured over time until Mike’s passing several years ago. Doug married Janet Croft with whom he had one son, Troy James Chatwin. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Geophysics.
His career took him to far-flung places around the World. The family used to joke that we knew where the next World crisis was going to occur because that is where Doug would be working. His assignments took him to several countries in the Middle East including Kuwait, Cyprus, Iran and Iraq where he narrowly escaped death when several engineers were killed. While on R & R in Sri Lanka he met his current wife, Anoma Bodpejue on a blind date. Her Father was Portuguese and her Mother was from Northern India. Doug’s work took him to Greece where the couple first lived. Doug’s next assignment sent him to Algeria and the couple called Majorca their home. When Doug was on leave, they would travel throughout Southern Europe. His career enabled them to make many friends throughout the World. Finally, Doug was stationed back in the U.S. where they settle in Houston, TX. It was during this time that his two other children, Christopher and Kristina were born. However, his travels were far from over. He was sent to Southern China as a Project Manager. This was followed by an eleven- month stint on oil rigs in the oceans surrounding Indonesia.During his foreign career, Doug was known for his kindness and consideration to colleagues and neighbors in the various locations. They even bought a home in Sri Lanka where Doug was especially generous and helpful to his wife’s family the poor in the area.
One of Doug and Anoma’s good friend that they met over 17 years was Scott Clark; who is a local Pentecostal Minister in Salt Lake City. Scott has been like a younger brother to Doug. When Scott comes by the house Doug would give him much advice about life and invited him to eat dinner with them. Scott never forgot Doug’s Birthday the many years they have known each other.
Doug retired from his Overseas career and returned to Salt Lake City. He was a very private and quiet man as he worked in the computer industry.
He is survived by his wife, Anoma, his 3 children: Troy and his Wife, Christopher and his Wife, Daughter Kristina, Grandchildren, 2 older brothers: Terrence and his Wife, Alan and his wife.