Douglas Murland Flamm

DOUGLAS MURLAND FLAMM (Age 70) Of McLean, VA died on August 10th 2023. He was born on August 19th 1952 in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho to Kenneth Rigby Flamm and Leona May Moon as the sixth of seven children. Doug exceled in sports, music, and in schooling. He played baseball, basketball, and the trumpet through his high school years and was elected student body president his senior year. Following high school, he attended Ricks College, then Brigham Young University where he earned an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree in communications respectively. While at BYU, Doug was awarded the 10th Annual Graduate Scholarship Award from the Foundation for Public Relations Research and Education which allowed him to purse and earn a master’s degree in public relations at American University in Washington D.C. Doug’s schooling at American University brought him from the western United States to Northern Virginia where he met his sweetheart and soulmate, Kristine Freeman. Doug and Kristine married on October 11th 1980 in the Washington DC temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following a brief, 3 month courtship. They had seven children together, five boys and two girls. Family was the center of Doug’s life. Doug was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving in many roles including Elders Quorum President, Bishopric Member, Stake High Councilor, and Scoutmaster. Scouting was a family affair where Doug worked tirelessly together with his wife in many capacities to support the youth. Together, they helped many scouts, including each of their five sons, achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Doug also had a passion for gardening, cooking, and American history. Doug is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth Jay, who died as an infant. He is survived by his wife Kristine E. Flamm, their children, and grandchildren: Douglas S. Flamm, wife Rachel, and children Peter, Rigby, Adeline, Reuben, Timothy, and Leona; Jason K. Flamm, wife Lindsey, and children Daniel, Joshua, Luke, Samuel, and Eliza; Stephen R. Flamm and son Gabriel; Eric D. Flamm; Kathryn K. Ward and husband Chris; Melissa L.F. Borzi and husband Dan; Ryan F. Flamm, wife Jessica and their children Heinrich and Sebastian. He is also survived by his 5 sisters: Luana Anderson and husband Neil; Joyce Flamm; Karen Crumley and husband Bill; Barbara Allred and husband Wayne; Julie Martineau and husband Bob. Doug’s funeral will be held on Friday, August 18th 2023. It will include a private viewing (10:30am to 11:00am), public viewing (11:00am to 12:00pm), and funeral service (12:00pm to 1:00pm) for family, relatives, and friends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2034 Great Falls Street, Falls Church, VA. Services will also be broadcast virtually through the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91641988822. Interment (2:00pm) will be at National Memorial Park, Falls Church VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to any of the following: 1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - https://philanthropies.churchofjesuschrist.org/ 2. American Lung Association - https://www.lung.org/ 3. American Diabetes Association - https://www.diabetes.org/

Douglas Murland Flamm

August 19, 1952 - August 10, 2023