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1933
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2013
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Henry Douglass Obituary
Skip was an avid pinochle player and a fun loving golfer and pool player. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and weekends at his cabin with friends and relatives. He also enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas with family. Henry had a keen sense of humor and could make a dime out of two pennies. He was an active member of the Middletown Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge 410 and the American Legion Post 594.
Henry faced his challenge with cancer with great dignity and personal grace.
Skip is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Dr. Jacquie F. Douglass, his 2 sons; Kirk D. Douglass of Marysville, PA and John M. Douglass & grandson Hunter Douglass both of Las Vegas, NV, his daughter Dr. Marcy J. Douglass & her husband Philip A. McCarthy of Carlisle and granddaughter Ariel Douglass-Devine of Harrisburg, his brother Francis Douglass & wife Christine of FL, his sister Anna Shupe & husband Kay of IN, his 2 cousins and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
A Celebration of Life and Wake for Henry will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Middletown American Legion Post 594, 137 E. High St. Middletown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in Henry's name to Lebanon Valley College Memorial Fund, 101 N. College Ave., Annville, PA 17003. Online condolences to the family may be made at HetrickBitner.com or on Facebook.
Let's toast each other with a glass of cheer to good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Lift up your hearts and peace be with you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Douglass
Janice & Butch Cooper
September 9, 2013
Jackie,
With all our sympathy, just found out about Skip.
Paul Hetrick
September 8, 2013
"Skip" was a very kind and gentle person and while I only got to be around him when golfing he always made me feel welcomed. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bill and Judy Douglass
September 8, 2013
We have nothing but good things to say about Skip...what a wonderful, gentle man....rest in peace dear friend.
September 5, 2013
my Heart and prayers go out to you and your family Jackie, skippy was a sweet person both Duke and I loved him dearly!!!! He had many friends who will always remember him !!
Gary & Cindy Felty
September 5, 2013
Jacquie & Family,
Sorry to hear about Skip. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Phil VanBriggle
September 5, 2013
It was a pleasure and an honor to know Skip if only through playing golf with him on weekends and on trips. He was someone who would always smile and laugh especially if you were his pinochle partner with lots of "meld".
We will all miss you Henry...
Bill & Sandi McCarthy
September 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you with many sweet and precious memories and His perfect peace.
Cal Douglass
September 4, 2013
You'll be greatly missed, Skipper.
September 3, 2013
you will trully be missed uncle. you touched many people during your life and that will be missed. thanks for being the person you were through out your life. love you always.
steve and laurie janouski
Patricia Smith
September 3, 2013
Jacque & family please know Bruce & I are thinking of you at
this tough time. We pray you all have the strength to get
through this period. Aloha Skip!
Brad Farner
September 3, 2013
Sorry to hear about your father. I know how you are feeling I lost my father in march. My thought and prays are with you and your family
September 3, 2013
Jacquie and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Skip was a good friend....always enjoyed playing pinochle with skip - he was a great opponent and a better partner. We had a lot of fun together and I will miss him dearly. Ozzie Moore
September 3, 2013
Our prayers go out to you and your family. Victor, Tina, Jessica and Victor Acheson
Mike and Jean Janouski
September 3, 2013
We will miss you tremendously. You were a great uncle and friend. Thank you for being you. I love you.
Tater Snater
September 3, 2013
Mrs. Douglass and family, I am sorry to hear about Skip's passing. I will always remember the golf outings that I spent with him. What a warm and wonderful man a friend he was. He will be missed by many.
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