The family of Douglas Howard Wilson is heartbroken to announce his passing at Kamloops Hospice on August 8, 2017.  While we mourn his loss, we are so thankful that Doug is no longer suffering.  Since 1998 he has battled his way through six different cancers with unbelievable tenacity and put up the bravest of fights, always remaining cheerful and positive.  He was our true hero.

Doug leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Bev, son Keith (Samantha), daughter Terri Anne (Nicholas) and son Ryan (Joanna).  Left with wonderful memories of Grandpa are the grandchildren he loved so much, Reece and Ryland (Keith and Sam) and Ella Mae (Ryan and Jo).  Also missing him will be his brother Ken (Donna) and Bev’s sister Yvonne (Bill) and a host of nieces and nephews and dear friends.

Doug worked at CP Rail for 39 years and finished off his time there as Chief Clerk.  He had many passions in life – one of them being film.  This love began at an early age in North Bend where he grew up and was involved in organizing the showing of films at the North Bend hall.  He served on the Board of the Kamloops Film Society for many years and immensely enjoyed being involved in the selection of the films to be shown.  He rarely missed attending the Film Society movies.

He was passionate about photography and would spend many hours searching for the perfect shot.  He took some amazing photos in his lifetime – many of them now gracing the walls of family and friends’ homes.

Doug was a proud member of the Knights of Pythias for many years holding several offices, one of them being Grand Chancellor for the domain of British Columbia.  Through the Knights, he made many lifelong friendships and travelled throughout Canada and the US attending Supreme Lodge conventions.

He was our consummate travel agent and loved to plan family vacations.  Once the family was grown, he would spend hours planning our next adventure, most often with Yvonne and Bill.  We will truly miss his research, planning and knowledge especially about North America and Europe.  He loved to camp and we spent many hours at our favorite lakes either fishing or sitting around a campfire.

Doug was very interested in and loved to do research on local history.  He was a “fixer” and would spend hours doing his own repairs rather than hire someone.  He was a proud father who instilled integrity and good work ethics in his kids.  In his earlier years, he loved to play softball and curl.  For the past few years, he has joined Bev in her passion for bowling.

Doug is predeceased by his Mom and Dad, Kay and Howard Wilson, his mother and father-in-law, Anna and Frank Prosko and his niece and nephew Michelle and Michael Wilson.

The family is forever grateful to Dr. Newmarch and Dori for their years of caring for Doug through all his struggles.  Also deserving thanks are Dr. Proctor and his staff at the cancer clinic, Dr. Cleland, Dr. Kramer and Sarb and his staff at Save-On Pharmacy.  And finally, we can’t say enough about the loving care Doug received at Hospice.  They treated Doug with such dignity, compassion and respect.  We could not have asked for a more peaceful place for Doug to spend his last days.  Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Kamloops Hospice, 72 S. Whiteshield Crescent, Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9 in Doug’s memory.

We will be holding a celebration of life for this amazing man at a later date.