Douglas C. SPENCER

FUNERAL HOME

Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel - Temperance

8300 Lewis Avenue

Temperance, Michigan

Douglas SPENCER Obituary

SPENCER Douglas C. Douglas C. Spencer, 59 years, of Toledo, OH, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 in his home. He worked as a mail handler for the U.S. Post Office for 25 years. The son of Earl W. and Mary Ellen (Kopfmann) Spencer, Jr. he was born November 6, 1950 in Toledo. He was a 1968 graduate of Start High School. August 25, 1973 he married Sandra Blessing. Doug had a passion for gardening, especially the over 200 dahlias he grew. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and cheered for NASCAR greats Dale Earnhart and Dale Earnhart Jr. Doug looked forward to visiting Aunt Colleen and Uncle Ken Fosnaught at Lake Meade, PA every July. He enjoyed trapping muskrats until his diagnosis of cancer in 2007. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Sandey; son, Brian Earl; brother, Ron (fiancée Rhonda O'Neil) Spencer; sister, Joann (Jim) Babka; mother-in-law "Ma" Sherley Blessing; brothers-in-law, Bill (Irene) Blessing, Steve Blessing, 3 aunts, 2 uncles, 8 cousins, 2 nephews, 3 nieces, 1 grand nephew, 2 grand nieces, and the family dog who was his shadow, Brandey. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends may visit on Friday, September 10 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue Temperance, MI, officiated by Pastor Van J. Brussel of Messiah Lutheran Church. Cremation will follow. "Thank you to family, friends, the staff at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center and Mercy St. Charles Hospital, Dr. David Brown and staff, and Dr. Rajender Ahuja and staff. Thanks to the angels of Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their compassionate care and support." In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Doug's memory to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas SPENCER

12 Entries

Kathy Miller

September 13, 2010

Brian and Family,
So sorry about the loss of your father and husband. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May the comfort of friends and family help you through this trying time.
Respectfully,
Kathy (Aunt Kay) Miller and family

Tara receptionist at Dr, Brown's office

September 10, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face no matter what treatment he was going through. You are in my prayers.

September 10, 2010

Sandey and Brian, We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol and Bob TenBrook

Jeff Zarend

September 9, 2010

I would have liked to have known you better. I have fond memories of the Spencer family.
Jeff Zarend
Former neighbors in the 1960s-1970s on Garden Park.
[email protected]

Collene King

September 9, 2010

Sandey and Brian,

You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We will always remember Doug and his flower garden. We will also miss seeing him walking your dog in the field and the niegborhood. Please let us know if you need anything Sandy.
He will be deeply missed.

Love,
Tom and Collene King
and Priscilla Oatley.

September 9, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. George & Jeanne Blaesing and Family

September 9, 2010

Sandy, I cant know your pain but will think of you often Wes

Fred Arent

September 9, 2010

To the family of Doug, I work with Doug at the Post Office for years he was a great guy and will be missed by all.
My sympathy goes out Doug's wife and son.
also the Blessing family.

Karen Ziegler (Polewski)

September 9, 2010

Joann, I was sorry to read of the loss of your brother Doug. I have so very many great memories of you all in our early days when you lived on Garden Park. So many good times and good friends. My thoughts and prayers are with the Spencer and Blessing families at this very difficult time.

Mary Rosa

September 9, 2010

Doug has been in my thoughts & prayers since hearing of his illness while also working at the p.o. & having had cancer. I have the impression that he fought the good fight. How wonderful that he was such a talented gardener! I'm sorry for the great loss of Doug. He & his family & friends continue in my prayers. Take care. Sympathy & Love, Mary

stacy mitchell

September 9, 2010

Sandey and Brian you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Doug was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. love The Mitchell Family, Stacy,Scott,Madison and Raegan

Julie Allen

September 9, 2010

Sandey & Brian:
As the Toledo Branch President of the National Postal Mail Handlers Union, and also a friend of your family, I offer my deepest condolences on your profound loss. All of the Mailhandlers in the Toledo Plant have been longtime friends of Doug's and share my sadness in his passing. None of us will ever be able to walk through the Bander unit without smiling & thinking of him....especially when he had his dahlia catalog in the Spring!!! I'll also never forget his prized t-shirts from your vacations in Intercourse, PA...they were always a big hit at the P.O.!!! If you need ANYTHING, please feel free to call me. Hugs & love to you & your family. We will definitely miss your hubby at the P.O. He was one of the good guys.

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