James 'Doug' Burnell

James Douglas “Doug” Burnell, 63, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018.

He was born January 3, 1955, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to James Richard Burnell and Donna Mae Skinner Burnell. Doug graduated high school in Thermopolis in 1973.

Doug had a love for music and enjoyed playing the drums as well as multiple guitars with friends and different group bands.

He is survived by his sons, JD Burnell of Utah, Dylan Burnell of Colorado, Jake (Caitlyn) Burnell of Colorado and Jared Lopez of Casper; daughters, Jamie Burnell and Jessica (Harold) Nichols, both of Colorado; grandchildren, Jade, Dylana, Haley, Angelina, Michaela, Klohe, Cecilia, Mercedes, Mario, Jaden and Joplyn; great-granddaughter, Jaycee; brothers, Charles (Linda) Burnell of Nevada and Steve (Eva) Burnell of Colorado; and sisters, Lin Davenport of Gillette and Julie (Jim) Enis of Thermopolis.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, C.R. Burnell.