Peter and Karen (nee Becker) Enstrom wrote on March 24, 2015
Mary, our prayers and thoughts go out to you, Doug's family and yours. Although I never knew Doug personally except passing thru hallways in high school, your family was like another family to mine. We have known each other forever and this is my time to show how much we appreciate life by respecting the loss of the ones we love Forever, Karen

Rolf & Peggy wrote on March 24, 2015
Mary. Where have the years gone? We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray Doug is in peace without pain now and that you find peace in your memories. May God send you more Angels than you will ever need.

Jeff & Kelly Piper wrote on March 23, 2015
Happy trails Uncle Doug. Thanks for being so patient in letting me crash the 'men only' fishing trips when I was so little. Some of my fondest memories to this day. All our best to you, Mary. - j & k

Clyde and Candi Stearns wrote on March 23, 2015
Mary, we are so sorry for your loss, you have been in our thoughts and prayers! As much as he pretended to be tough, Doug was a very caring person with a big heart-I remember him chipping out the concrete in our sidewalk in Montana with Britt & Brooke's handprints in it so we could take it with us to Gig Harbor! I wish we could be there to give you a big hug, please know we are with you in spirit.

Al Hicks wrote on March 23, 2015
The goose pits will never be the same. Rest easy my Friend. I miss you.

Bob Glembocki wrote on March 22, 2015
God Bless what this man was able to do in his lifetime,the friends he made and most of all the values he held. I will always be proud to have shared his friendship. God Bless Mary, Doug will never leave you. Bob

Patty & J.P. Kana wrote on March 22, 2015
Dear Mary, you know our thoughts continue to be with you through these days and nights. Doug was a special character, and you were the best caregiver of him. He has many old "buds" to greet him on the other side. The stories they will share! Love, PJ & JP

Dennis Luciani wrote on March 22, 2015
I was so saddened to hear my old hunting partner and friend had passed away. I recently heard he had moved back to Wisconsin...regretfully, I wasn't able to reconnect. My early hunting memories always included Doug. Heartfelt sympathies to you, Mary, and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Snell wrote on March 21, 2015
Dear Mary, it was sad enough hearing Doug was so sick just a week ago and then to learn of his death a few days later took the wind out of my sails. I was just starting to write him a letter about how I appreciated all the things he had done for us when Kendra read me your e-mail. What a reminder to do things now and of an opportunity lost. Its hard to believe that Doug was only 24 when we met on Silver Butte and that his time on this earth has passed. The world seems a lonelier place, but when I remember Doug, a better place too. Doug worked on our driveway, installed our septic tank, and brought us a puppy he found at his cabin one dark and rainy night that guarded our house and enriched our lives for 14 years  and this was just the tip of the iceberg. He always gave us something to talk about, made us laugh, and it was good just knowing he was there. I bought Dougs pickup Old Blue when he moved away. He said the odometer had rolled over once a long time ago and it has since rolled over again. I went out and sat in it and thought of all the time Doug had spent there and all the places he had been and realized I could fill his seat but not his shoes. I miss him, he will be in my thoughts every time I pass his driveway and until I die, and it was my incredible good fortune to have known him. Words change little  time moves on  my loss is nothing compared to yours or his family. Just know that we miss Doug, cared about him, and that you have our deepest sympathy. Dan Snell

Terese Hemmer Piper wrote on March 21, 2015
Dear Brother-in-law, you will be missed so very much. I take comfort in knowing that duck hunting, deer and elk season are now open in heaven and that your iris garden is in full bloom. Terese

Bob and Bonnie McFarland wrote on March 21, 2015
We will miss Doug dearly. It still seems like he is still here with us in Laurel Montana, in his beautiful landscaped home a few blocks from us. He was a kind and thoughtful person and a wonderful friend who will be greatly missed by both of us back here. Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob and Bonnie.

Chuck & Penny McAfee wrote on March 20, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you, Mary, and all of Doug's family. We were acquaintance's of Doug and had met and visited with you several times in Montana, at Happy's Inn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kindly regards.

Kendra wrote on March 20, 2015
Dear Mary ~ The world has just shifted on it's axis with the loss of Doug. I can only convey just how sorry I am to hear of his passing, and thank you for finding time to keep us in the loop. I will truly miss knowing that he is in the world, and will always miss being neighbors with you guys. It was truly one of life's blessings to have been friends with Doug over the years in Montana. I have been reflecting on so many memories, & now that I think of it, Dan's wedding ring is still lost some place in the concrete in the barn's foundation at your old place. Doug was so upset when he learned that while mixing the concrete Dan's ring had come off...and he insisted that folks dig out their metal detectors right away to see if he could find it. He had a great heart, and a sentimental side that he liked to hide. You are in my thoughts, and I'm comforted to believe that Doug will be watching over you always. hugs, Kendra

Bud and Norma Faria wrote on March 20, 2015
We will miss you Doug, and all the good times we had together. Those were wonderful times when we all lived in Montana. Those memories will last our lifetime. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Kenneth Jepsen wrote on March 20, 2015
Such a good friend I considered you a brother. I will miss you greatly.

Ken & Joan Jepsen wrote on March 20, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with you Mary during this time. We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing and wish we could reach thru the miles to give you a hug. Love, Ken & Joan