Obituary of Douglas John Strachan

DOUGLAS DOUG JOHN STRACHAN

October 16, 1923 October 29, 2012

Doug, late of Regina, SK, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Vancouver, BC. Living in Regina for the past eight years, Doug previously lived in Vancouver, Coquitlam, Penticton, Regina and Kelowna before returning to Regina. Doug was an Able Seaman in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII, serving on HMCS Robert protecting Atlantic convoys to England as well as DEMS (Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships) serving in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Doug worked as a Sales Manager for Molson Brewery in Regina before retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Masons and played in the Regina Shriners Pipe Band. Doug enjoyed Scottish country dancing, lawn bowling, and was an avid golfer who had two holes-in-one. Among other qualities, he was kind and generous and if you came to visit he would have a beer in your hand before you had time to take your shoes off. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Eileen; children, Jim (Rosa), Margaret (Tom) Britton, and Brian (Catherine); five grandchildren, Doug, Gordon, Duncan, Erin, and Jeff; six great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents William and Annie Strachan; brothers William and Les; and sister Chris. A private family service celebrating a life well lived will follow cremation. Special thanks to the Palliative Care team at the Pasqua Hospital for all their help and support through his final days. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com