Doug passed away suddenly in hospital after surgery. His loving wife Irene was at his side. He is also survived by his sons James (Sheila) and Grant (Christine), his stepdaughter Jeassea and grandchildren Makayla, Victoria, Kate and Zack as well as five stepgrandchildren. A career Air Traffic Controller, photographer, and tireless community volunteer, Doug leaves us with a legacy of gentlemanly grace, courtesy and wisdom that is rarely seen.
The family wishes to express gratitude to all who knew and loved Doug, and for all your kind expressions of sympathy. If you wish to honour his memory, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to O.W.L. (owlcanada.org), BC SPCA (spca.bc.ca), Nature Canada (naturecanada.ca), or volunteer some of your time to a community event or organization.
Doug has been a long-time and very active member of the club in various roles, most notably in leading the Emergency Radio Communications group for many years. He is well known in aviation from his distinguished career as an air traffic controller at YVR and continued active involvement in Civil Air Search and Rescue Association.
His health issues over the last few years did not prevent him from remaining upbeat. He was a very private person who did not want to bother others with his troubles. Doug continued to take on new responsibilities such as society President and working with the BC Government on distracted driving legislation.
Doug has left large shoes to fill and Amateur Radio in BC lost a great volunteer. He may be gone, but never forgotten. A true gentleman and an outstanding member of our community.
A complete obituary is available at http://www.bakerviewcrematorium.com.
