Stan Douglass was born on March 5, 1944, to John and Lillian Douglass in Victoria, British Columbia. He passed away suddenly from complications of surgery on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Victoria General Hospital. He was 73.
Stan attended high school in Prince Rupert and Terrace and went on to trade school in Burnaby, British Columbia. He married Mary Louise Le Grand on April 3, 1969. They had one son, Trevor.
Stan was a Journeyman carpenter and worked at many job sites in Victoria and Vancouver. He ended his career working for Saanich School District as a locksmith and glazier, retiring from the district in 2002.
In his earlier years, Stan enjoyed hunting and fishing with his siblings. He also enjoyed woodworking, painting, sketching and travelling.
Stan made his choice to serve the Lord at Prince George Convention in 1959 and stayed true to his vow until his passing.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Louise Douglass, of Victoria, British Columbia; his son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Heidi Douglass, of Salem, Oregon; three grandchildren: Emily, Spencer and Donovan Douglass, all of Salem, Oregon; and a brother, Lloyd Douglass (and his Evelyn) of Black Diamond, Alberta; and five special nieces: Barbara, Laurie, Sherry, Linda and Heather. He also leaves a beloved brother-in-law John (and his Randi) Le Grand of Black Creek, nephew Mark Le Grand; niece Nicole Janssen and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ruth (Don) Stroud, his sister-in-law Anna Genoe, a niece Cheri Genoe, and a nephew, Mark Douglass.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at SHORELINE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, 2750 Shoreline Drive, Victoria, BC.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his name to Victoria General Hospital Auxiliary.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Albert Wiebe
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Dave & Susan Fawcett Mary Louise, Trevor, Heidi and family
Dave and I are thinking of you all and loss you will be experiencing. We have many wonderful memories of Stan during our years in Victoria. He was a wonderful man, a pillar that could be depended upon, and
he always had a kind word.
Dave and Susan Fawcett
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MAUREEN IVES Mary Louise, Trevor, Heidi and Family.
Thinking of you with love and sympathy in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May your memories comfort and sustain you these days. Just 9 months ago that our paths crossed in Toronto airport, Mary Louise!
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Gwen Thomson I am saddened to read of your dear Stan’s passing. May your faith and the comfort of family and friends ease your sorrow.
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DeLane Hugley Trevor and Family, This is such a huge loss for you, I am so sorry. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.
DeLane Hugley
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Sharon & Verna Nesvog Dear Mary Louise and family….we were so sorry to hear about Stan’s sudden passing and we offer our sincerest condolences to you all. May you all know the depth of God’s comfort at this sad and difficult time. With love from Verna and Sharon Nesvog
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Bob and Rosalie Harper Our Dears Mary Louise, Trevor, Heidi and Family:
We are thinking of you all with love these days! Stan was a wonderful man and will be so missed! Wish we could be at the service but we are in Lloydminister with our new grandson and his family. Please take care of each other.
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Hank Hickman Trevor and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May peace and comfort surround you in the days to come.
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Pat Caldwell Trevor & family: It is with sadness that I read of your fathers passing. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
May your loving memories bring you comfort.
Pat Caldwell
Dearest Mary Louise & Trevor & Extended Families
I’m sorry to have heard of Stan’s passing
Please accept my deepest condolences at this time.
I remember having such good times with all of you during my time in Victoria & Sunday morning Mtg in your home, Stan was so caring,his humble spirit will go with him & always remembered. His sudden death makes my heart go out to you ,If I can be of any help to you from Vancouver please contact me.My Prayers of Support come your way.
May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit during this Sad, difficult time.