Submitted by his daughter
Douglas was a firefighter for 21 years. The first 15 years he was a fireman and then knee surgery forced him into becoming a firepolice officer. Every year he was involved in getting Windsor Days organized. This was a carnival event that got the community involved. He was also the unofficial historian for the fire house (meaning he cut out articles about the fire houses events). Douglas was the biggest collector of Matchbox cars‚ stamps and railroad trains.
Douglas is survived by his mother‚ two sisters‚ and a brother. He is also survived by three children Gary‚ Angie and Amanda. He has three grandchildren.
My father had a heart of gold. He made sure each person had a smile on their face. No matter where you would be whether it was the grocery store‚ the bank or at the mall‚ someone knew my daddy and he would smile and talk to them. He was such an amazing man. As a child I would always be at the firehouse with my dad. The one moment that forever stays with me is the time he went running out of the house to go to a call and he just got out of the hospital. He went in pain and all‚ but he would never ever miss a call. He always wanted to be sure that people would get home safely. Now he is in a safe place with our Lord.
Next year it will be 10 years since you have been gone. Each day I seem to miss you more. 🙂 You also have a new granddaughter, Chloe Paige Ream. What a beauty! And Douglas started kindergarten this year.I realize you are my angel but I just wish I could talk to you. Love you daddy. Your Pooh Bear
– Amanda McKinneyJune 26,2008 – Today is 10 years since you have left us here.Daddy I am married to an awesome man. I so wish you could have met him. We are all doing okay, as I am sure you are watching over all of us.On Saturday we will be delivering bears to a Retirement Home in remembrance of you…We love you and miss you so much… Pooh Bear
– AmandaJune 26, 2009 Daddy, another year has gone by and still missing your goofy smile and laugh. Doug’s bears went off with a smash. Your Sunday School teacher was at the nursing home and she received a bear. She was so appreciative and had kind words to say about you. The Station 37 men and women came together to help hand out bears it was an amazing day, I am sure you where watching over all of us. Family updates, not much to report – Angie had a baby boy in April. His name is Wyatt James. So that gives you a total of 5 grandchildren. So watch over them, and be their guardian angel. I broke my bad ankle in April, had to have surgery. Dad, I have two screws in my ankle and was not able to drive for almost 3 months. I was going a little crazy I have to admit. I am getting back slowly into my routine again. Miss you more than words, but I thank you for all you did to always place a smile on others faces. Especially mine! Love you, Amanda
– Amanda McKinneyDad miss you more each day, so much has happened that I wish you could be here to experience. I live close to the beach, which was your dream to move to the beach. My oldest, loves the ocean and sand as much as you do. He also loves, I mean loves fire trucks. I seem him in you everyday, wish you two could experience this. My youngest has your name, and is our miracle baby.
– Amanda McKinneyI pray you, grandma and Hedi are having a good time in heaven.
Wish you were here. Love you, Amanda
We miss you and love you.
– AmandaYou have 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Wish you could be here with us.