Douglas Bruce McAllister, age 75, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by family on December 22, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he later moved to Dumont, New Jersey, and graduated from Dumont High School. Douglas earned both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communications from Tulsa University, marking the beginning of a distinguished 25-year career in broadcasting.

Throughout his career, Douglas served as a reporter for KOTV (Channel 6) and KTUL (Channel 8) in Tulsa before relocating to San Diego, where he contributed to KFMB (Channel 8). His unique writing and delivery style earned him numerous awards and widespread recognition in the field of journalism. In his later years, he shared his expertise by teaching broadcast journalism at Midland University in Nebraska and Northeastern State University in Oklahoma.

Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Alice McAllister. He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie McAllister, his children, Ryan and Lauren McAllister, and his brothers, Gordon and Kevin McAllister. Additionally, he leaves behind three cherished grandchildren.

A celebration of life event will take place in Southern California, providing an opportunity for family and friends to come together and reminisce. Details for the event are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to Tunnels to Towers and the American Cancer Association, two causes that held significance for Douglas McAllister.

During this difficult time, the family appreciates the support and condolences from friends and well-wishers. Douglas's legacy will live on through the memories shared by those whose lives he touched during his impactful career and personal life.