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He moved with his parents and brother Larry to Copeland in 1953, where he attended Mount Hall School and Bonners Ferry High School, Graduating in 1958. He spent the remainder of his life in Boundary County raising his family and enjoying life to the fullest.
Doug worked at the Louisiana Pacific Lumber mill in Moyie Springs for 33 years, retiring as plant manager in 1998.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and he enjoyed woodworking. He built three homes and loved making furniture and gifts for his friends and family. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at a young age and will be most remembered for the love he had for the Lord, his family and friends.
He was affectionately known by many as “Uncle Doug.”
He was preceded in death by his parents Addie and Ed and his brother Larry.
He is survived by his wife Claire, children Alan (Debbie), Kevin (Staci), Rob (Randi), Darin and Tessa(DelMar), grandchildren Meghan, Kyle, Karrie, Michael, Jesse, Paul, Tyler, Krystal and Colton, and six great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him until we meet again in heaven.
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.