Raymond Brian Fox, best known as ‘Doollie,’ passed away peacefully with family on September 3, 2024. Doollie was born on November 4, 1959 in Sedro-Woolley to Raymond ‘Junior’ Fox and Bobbie Jo Fox.
He was the middle child; he grew up with two older sisters and two younger brothers. He was the oldest of the boys, but he always looked out for all his siblings. Doollie worked in logging, construction and mill work.
Doollies greatest passion was his love for the outdoors, most people know him as a hunting and fishing legend. He always had a very long, very loud and very animated story to tell, his presence was never unknown. He could tell you anything you wanted to know about any wildlife, fish or plant, what it did and where it originated from. We never actually fact checked any of this information, but we sure loved to hear it and all the rest of his stories. His stories were always the best, you could feel the passion he had for everything he said. In Doollie’s most recent years he lived in Valley on Waitts Lake with his best friend and brother, Johnny at their ‘Paradise’ spending their time together doing all the things they genuinely loved, fishing, hunting and ‘gardening’. From their Waitts Lake ‘Hideout,’ they would terrorize the fish and game during the day and solve the world’s problems watching the news at night.
Doollie’s love for the outdoors was only rivaled by his love for his family and friends. He had such a special bond with all the kids, best known as ‘doo doo’ to them, he loved them with everything he had, and they loved him. Always thinking of them and bringing them special gifts and making sure they knew he loved them, and they sure loved him so much. Doollie was the life of every moment he walked into. He gave everyone he knew something to remember, everyone was his friend and to him all his friends were family. Doollies life was so special, he really was one of a kind. His voice, his smile, his hugs, he always gave the best hugs, and you could feel his love. Always saying ‘Love you more’ and waving that I love you hand signal. We are really going to miss that so much. Doollies heart and soul were the truest and we will miss him so much everyday forever.
Doollie is survived by brothers, John Fox, Willie Fox; sister, Peggy (Ron) Small, sons, Dillon Fox, Derrick Gillooly; nieces and nephews, Tara (Rey) Small, Ashley (Jared) Lindquist, Cody Small, Eric (Melody) Stringfield, Jason Stringfield, Kyle (Mellissa) Fox, Kelli Fox, Baylee Jones, Syler Salinas, Brielle Lindquist, Savannah, Hunter Stringfield; brother-in-law, Mike Stringfield; best buddies, Marty Nickerson, Sara, Boo, Tim Beierle, Jack Evans, ‘Radio Dick’, John Bihon; best buddy and cousin, Danny Coward; countless friends and cousins that all meant so much to him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie Jo Fox; father, Raymond ‘Junior’ Fox; sister, Sande Stringfield; his love, Heather Lawless.
We would like to say a very special thank you to Aunt Ida Foster, for always being so gracious and patient and being there for us and taking care of us.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Doollie at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Cascade Flats, 835 N Fruitdale Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Please join his family and friends and tell us all your stories, we would love to hear them. Share your memories of Doollie and sign the online guest register. ‘Love you More Dude’
Oh Doollie I’m gonna miss you so much!!
You were family to the Bihons & you always put a huge smile on all of our faces & always made us laugh. Thats what I will miss the most. One of the nicest guys I have ever met in my life. Truely!
RIP
We love you!❤️
Growing up going on hunting trips and fishing trips one of the first questions I’d ask as a kid was if DUDE would be coming. I would get so excited when he’d come over and tell hunting stories … that laugh and presence is one I will never forget, and I’ll cherish all the things I learned from him growing up. I wish I would have came and saw you before this happened and show you the man I’ve become.. you would be proud! Will see you one day again Doollie.! Save some fish for when I arrive up there would ya? RIP
Rest Easy My Friend.
We’ll definitely miss all your stories.
And seeing you at the fishing hole.
We will see you again soon,
Bringing you all our stories.
Lots of love from us Crazies!
Ahhh Dools im gonna miss you more than you’ll ever know! You were such a highlight in my life I’ll never get from anyone else! Glad we got to talk one last time!💜😔
I haven’t seen Doollie in years But I knew if I did it would be as if I was A long lost freind .Good bye old friend
Rest in Peace brother ! You were truly like a brother to me and I will miss you dearly ! Going to be rough without Dude Fox not being around telling us we know nothing ! lol
If there was a lake with one fish left to catch ??
I guarantee Doollie could catch it . Me being an outsider the Fox Brothers took me in always treated my boys and I like family ! Our best fishing and Turkey Hunting Days are still to come ! We all will miss you Dude !
One of a kind that’s what you were Dollie!
The Bihon’s will miss you! Love you
Rest in paradise ❤️🥲
Doollie was a man I just knew. My father is Jack Evans. Doollie was just family! I wasn’t sure how as a kid, but we knew! I had the honor of caring for Junior in his last years. As I read Doolies obit, I giggled at the statement “animated “Boy was he that! He would come to visit Junior, and the whole house lit up! Junior often had a hard time remembering. But always told me that he was sorry, because I looked just like Jake Evans! Doollie roared in laughter when he heard that one! He exclaimed! “He might not remember me, but he sure in hell knows your Jacks!” It is known, he will be missed!
I really only knew you through river fishing and duck hunting but, WOW, you were so passionate with your stories and passion for the things that you loved! I’ve got a vision, of you, in my head of you, telling me a story that will be in my head until it’s my turn to check out. It was good to be graced by you.
Oh Dude we already miss you and stories. Now who’s going to tell me how to catch that big fish. :)
Rest in peace Brother
I will miss you lots Dude, You were a great friend to me. Thanks for the voice message you send me, I will Treasure that always. Love you Chris. And P.S. You give cancer a big Whooping. You were born FOX TOUGH.