DOUGLAS JOHN CHRISTIE (DOUG)

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

• When I said to Doug, “see ya later” after golf back in December in Mesa, I did not know it would be the last time I’d say that to him. He had squeezed in one more round before heading home . It was a good day. He was happy that he was going home to see his family . Cathy, I’m so sorry that life has been so cruel to have snapped Doug away from you. My deepest sympathies To me, Doug was a real gentleman, kind and polite , and sincere, Soft spoken. Always a hi, how are you, good to see you. Rossmere and I will miss him. - Posted by: kathy slezak (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2022

• Doug was one of those very special people that left an indelible mark on your life, both as a trusted physiotherapist and true friend. I will forever remember his kindness, and hearing his cherished stories of birdwatching in Arizona with his granddaughter. Our sincere condolences on the much too early loss of this wonderful human being. - Posted by: Beverley Sawchuk & David Laird (Patients ) on: Mar 11, 2022

• Doug was a good friend who always could be counted on. His contagious smile and chuckle could lighten up any mood. A frequent golf partner, Doug’s “Popeye” strength was always impressive. His pride in changing his golf swing after some lessons in California was met with “Doug, why are you messing with a good thing!” Doug’s reputation as a physiotherapist was unparalleled. Getting up at 5:30 am for his 6:00 patients was a daily occurrence. He was able to train most of us with the “tens” machine and other routines that a joke was maybe we should be charging him! At our last dinner club Doug stayed longer than usual and expressed how much he had missed our dinners due to COVID restrictions. Doug, dinner club will never be the same without you. Leona and I would like to offer our deep condolences to Cathy and family. I know this will leave a massive hole in your family and hopefully over time his memory will help ease your pain. Syd and Leona Enns - Posted by: Enns Syd (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2022

• My condolences to the family and friends. My mom Ingrid worked with Doug during his St. Boniface Hospital days and she always spoke very fondly about him and his expertise. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Michelle (Daughter of co-worker) on: Jan 14, 2022

• The Christie’s were neighbours of my parents a long time ago at Otter Falls. My children used to play with the younger Christie boys, Ron, Allan and Grant. In fact his parents used to take my youngest daughter Nancy with Grant as they were the same age to the Otter Falls restaurant for coffee and pie quite often in the evenings. One summer a long time ago my mom was on a floating mattress at the lake and she suddenly toppled over and did not come up. Dad not being a swimmer yelled and Doug heard him and rushed over. He performed Artificial respiration on her but she did not survive. I will always be thankful for him for being there and rushing to help. So sorry to hear of his passing and my condolences to his family. Sincerely Gail Foster (nee Sutton) - Posted by: Gail Foster (nee Sutton) (Otter Falls neighbour) on: Jan 11, 2022

• My sincere condolences to Doug's family and his clients. Doug "saved my life" with his reassurance, support and genuine caring when I thought I was never going to recover from a back injury. Of course, his physiotherapy skills were second to none, but it was his positivity and listening skills that made the difference. I am so grateful to have known him. - Posted by: Kelly (former client) on: Jan 09, 2022

• My sincere condolences to Cathy, Trevor, Karen and Brett. What a great man! So many fantastic memories of him coaching my kids (he was a great coach!), being a friend, going on vacation to Jamaica, and receiving treatment from the world's best physio. You will be missed Doug! Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Tabin - Posted by: Debbie Tabin (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2022

• While I haven't seen Doug for decades I truly remember great times together as kids growing up and attending Springfield Heights Elementary School. Doug, Ken Dunsmore and I were close in those years and had much fun together doing all the usual kids stuff. It wasn't unusual for the three of us to be together almost every hour that school was out. RIP Doug. - Posted by: Garry LEACH (Childhood friend) on: Jan 08, 2022

• It’s been quite a few years since I’ve seen Doug as a patient. My condolences goes out to Cathy and the family. Doug was the only one to help me with my pain and discomfort. He was always smiling, kind and would remember our conversations. He also helped my father Henri years ago with his pain. He was a great guy. He will be sadly missed. Take care. - Posted by: Ginette Tremblay (Pelland) (Patient ) on: Jan 08, 2022

• My deepest sympathies to Cathy & the Christie family. Doug was so caring and dedicated. He (and Cathy) was instrumental in helping me alleviate & manage pain when no one else knew how! I will forever be thankful for the treatment and support so many years ago! My most sincere condolences to you all, may he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Joanne LaCoste (Former patient ) on: Jan 08, 2022

• We are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a kind and gentle person, and he will be missed. The senior Letain’s and Christie’s were in each other’s wedding parties. - Posted by: Hugh Letain (Parents were best friends to Jack and Lil) on: Jan 08, 2022

• My deepest condolences to the entire Christie family. Doug was always a kind, generous, outgoing gentleman and I always enjoyed my interactions with him. He will be greatly missed by so many. - Posted by: Cam Moskal (Friend) on: Jan 08, 2022

• My mother-in-law who has since passed away was a client of Doug's. I recall that she often spoke very highly of him. My condolences to the family on your sad and incredible loss. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Angela (former client) on: Jan 08, 2022

• Cathy and family, Please know our heart goes out to you. This news of Doug's passing is difficult to absorb. It has been a long time since we've been in touch. We wish you strength and courage to carry on with all your endeavors as tough as it will be without your sidekick. We appreciate all your care and treatment that you, Doug and Trevor provided us in past years. Thank you. Today we are sending our condolences and best wishes to you. Jill and Bill Palmer - Posted by: Jill Palmer nee McWhinney and Bill Palmer (friends) on: Jan 08, 2022

• I met Doug after I was involved in a motorcycle accident in 1986. I spent a month in the St. Boniface Hospital, then I had my cast off after 4 months and hobbled into Doug Christie physiotherapy that same day. I was crying, upset about my leg, that was skinny & looked deformed. Doug took one look at me & said do you think it will always look like this? And I blubbered yes! And he said, we are going to fix you up & you will be back running races in no time! No one had given me that much hope before that meeting. From that day on I was on the mend. I saw Doug 3 times a week for a year. When I could run again he said well you are done now. I didn’t want to leave him! To this day I think about all the kindness he showed me & how he pretty much changed my life! He was one in a million. You meet a person like that once in your life. My condolences to his family. He will certainly be missed. - Posted by: Kerry (Patient) on: Jan 08, 2022