John Douglas Engstrom Obituary

The passing of John Douglas Engstrom of Dumfries, Virginia occurred on October 11, 2026. John Douglas, born on May 5, 1947, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Herman Engstrom and Audrey Elizabeth Engstrom; his parents-in-law, James Greene Lilly and Marie Cecila Lilly; and his grandson Kaylob Engstrom.

He is survived by: his wife Margaret Lilly Engstrom; his children, Jennifer Engstrom, Christopher Engstrom and Erik Engstrom; his daughter-in-law Melissa Engstrom; his grandchildren, Brooke Berntsen, Tyler Bernstein, Hunter Engstrom, Emma Clarke, Donald Sanchez, Cole Gardner, Christen Gardner, Grace Engstrom and Brady Engstrom; his great grandchildren, Ava Berntsen, Rylee Berntsen, Sawyer Berntsen and Maverick Clark; his sister Sue Erwin; and his siblings-in-law, Tom Erwin and Nancy Richie.

John faced a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease.