Doug was born in Winnipeg in 1923. He joined the army when he was 16 and served with The Loyal Edmonton Regiment and later the Signal Corps in Africa, Sicily, Italy, Germany, and France during World War II. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Italian Star, the France-Germany Star, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, and the Victory Medal.
After the war Doug returned to Winnipeg. He found that work opportunities were scarce, and worked at odd jobs for two years before re-enlisting for another 7 years. He then worked with his father in War Assets, and married when he was discharged a second time.
In 1955 he moved to the Lower Mainland to be near his wife’s family. Doug worked for Dominion Glass for 10 years and Ottman Properties for 3 years, and then managed Dogwood Trailer Park for 5 years.
For the next 9 years Doug and his wife travelled around Canada and the USA in a large motor home.
Doug was a member of the Cloverdale Legion for 38 years. He was Sergeant at Arms for several years.
Doug was predeceased by his parents, Jesse and Charles and daughter Jody in 2002. He is survived by five children, Russelle (Rick) Everett, Charles (Joyce) Langton, Cheslyn Ogier, Guy Langton and Terri Langton, sisters Beverly Eriksrud and Nola Wiwisonky, special friend Dollie, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held at the Branch on January 11 at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA.
January 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM
It is with great sadness that our beloved Comrade Doug has passed on he was a very dedicated Legionnaire volunteering many hours of service to our Branch.We will miss his dedication, sense of humor and his love of the Legion. R.I.P Comrade you have earned a well desrved rest.
February 1, 2012 at 1:13 PM
It is with great disappointment to read that the family closest to Doug for the last 30 years were omitted from above. Doug was also survived by his step daughters Sandra Davidson, Audrey Errington and Cindy McConnell plus 5 more grandchildren and 3 more great grandchildren. We may have been stepchildren but he loved us like his own. We have our memories that no one can take away from us. We love you Doug and will miss you.