Obituary of Douglas Wood

Douglas MacNevin Wood passed away at the Regina General Hospital on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 after a battle with Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Doug was born on August 23, 1942 in Assiniboia, SK, and was the eldest child of Doug and Phyllis Wood. He grew up playing hockey and baseball with his dad coaching with brothers Barclay and Hector either playing or in tow.

Doug took great pride when he began his employment delivering milk with his dad and brothers. He sold cars for Barbour Motors in Weyburn and then became a Police Officer with the Estevan Police Service, where he served his community for almost 30 years.

Doug was an active community member holding executive positions for several years with the Estevan Bruins coaching minor hockey and fastball.

He was especially proud of his children and grandchildren and travelled to see many of their sporting events. Doug also enjoyed spending time with his “old boys” coffee group.

Doug is survived by his wife Carol: and his loving family, daughters, Shari (Kevin) Sutter, Nicole Wood (Shawn Vermeeren), Rachelle (Steve) Randall, Rhonda (Chris) Hawkins, and Shelley (Ian) Castor; grandchildren, Hayden, Colin and Christopher Sutter, Riley Wood, Peter Vermeeren, Morgan and Clarke Randall, Bryn and Grady Hawkins and Kira Castor; in-laws Dale and Lorna Hillmer and Al and Diane Schell; sisters-in-law Gerry Wood and Lynn Wood; the mothers of his children, Sharon Wood and Sandra Wood; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was predeceased by his parents Doug and Phyllis Wood; brothers, Barclay and Hector Wood; and in-laws Ken and Lillian Hillmer and Paul and Dolly Leveille.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, a memorial service and celebration of Doug’s life will be announced at a later date.

Family and friends so wishing may make memorial donations in Doug’s name to the Regina General Hospital, Cardiac Care Unit 3A, 1440 14^th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4P 0W5, Saskatchewan Lung Association, 2308 Arlington Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3L3 or by donating blood to save a life.

Special thanks to Terri and the terrific crew at Stem Cells of America, the wonderful staff at the Regina General Hospital and to all our amazing family and friends.