Duncan DOUGLAS

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DOUGLAS: Duncan ‘Scott’, November 26, 1961 – July 14, 2013. Scott passed away peacefully at home after a very short and courageously fought battle with cancer, his wife Debbie, parents Harvey and Joyce, and friend Eric Abel at his side. Many of his family, friends as well as people he worked with had the opportunity to visit Scott, including some who travelled from as far as Honduras. Scott was born in Minnedosa District Hospital as Duncan Scott Douglas. Early in life he chose to use his second name. He moved with family to the communities of Brandon, The Pas, Winnipeg, and the Sherris family farm – ‘Prairie Pride’ in 1974. Scott attended school in The Pas and Winnipeg, graduating from Elton Collegiate in Forrest, MB. He was a member of the Cordova Community 4-H Club, where he was introduced to the Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, performed well in public speaking and was presented with a Citizenship Award from the Government of Canada in Ottawa. Scott began his career in mining in Yellowknife, NWT in the 1980’s. His career took him to mines in places like Echo Bay, and Colomac, NWT, Thunder Bay, Point du Bois, Guyana, S.A., Myra Falls, BC, Honduras, C.A. and Chile, S.A. Scott took great pride in all various aspects of his work and volunteering, including his time as a Fire Fighter in Yellowknife, Emergency First Responder at many of the mines he worked at, and his time as an ambulance driver and first responder in Minnedosa. Scott leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife Debbie, parents Harvey and Joyce, brothers Ian (Barb) Jocelyn, Sheri, and great niece Isabella; James (Amber) Jasmine and Sherris; In-laws Val and Ian Hanson, brothers-in-law Jeffrey (Kim) and Daryle (Cheryl), step daughters Ashley (Mitch), Brandi and Carley and the joys of his life, grandchildren Madison, Payton and Rhett, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also remembered by Aunt Irene (Allan) Peden and Uncle Jack (Carole) Douglas. Scott’s family wishes to thank all the Health Care Providers that assisted Scott through this difficult journey, with special thanks to Palliative Care Nurses. Scott’s wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Campbell River Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit; B.C. Cancer Agency or Healing Hands Ministry at Campbell River United Church, 415 Pinecrest St., Campbell River, BC. The Celebration of Scott’s life will be held in Minnedosa United Church on September 21, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.

As published in Brandon Sun on Sep 14, 2013