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Patrick Doane Obituary

Patrick William Doane, 65 of Palm Springs, Calif. passed away on September 25, 2010 in Palm Springs. He was born February 24 1945 to Perry and Ruth Doane in Huntington Park Calif. Patrick married Donna Skene on October 22 1966 in Huntington Park Calif. He was a Field Planner for Southern Calif. Gas Company for 34 years, and served in the Army Reserve from 1966-1971. He is survived by his spouse Donna of Palm Springs Calif., daughter Cynthia Doane of Bermuda Dunes Calif., son Brian Doane of Ladera Ranch Calif., sister Louise Timmermans of Sun City Calif., and 2 grand-children. The family suggests donations be made to The American Heart Association A memorial service will be held at 11am on October 16 at Wiefels in Palm Springs Calif.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 13 to Oct. 18, 2010.

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October 17, 2010

Dear Donna
I'm so sorry to hear the passing of your husband
May god be with you and your children at this time linda mcclure

Silvana Hirzel

October 17, 2010

Dear Donna, Brian and Cindy;
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a nice man and so loving to you all. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care and Love you all.

Bruce Bushore

October 16, 2010

As a developer I knew Pat working with him at The Gas Company. Always available and willing to listen and fix the issue. Know he retired a couple of years ago as I would see him walking in our neighborhood morning and afternoons....So sorry he was not able to enjoy retirement for a longer period of time...a word to all of us...stress is not something you need to have much of in your life...

Bruce & Lynne Bushore
Palm Springs

Will miss waiving to him during his ritually walks...

Jack Copass

October 15, 2010

Dear Donna, Cynthia and Brian, I have known Pat, since he came to the desert, working for the Gas Company, many years ago. I am saddened by the loss of this fine man,and friend. I always admired him,and Pat will be missed...
May God sustain you, and your families, each day, with His peace and strength, these difficult days..

October 15, 2010

I did not know Pat that well but I do know he was a understanding person.He was my son's Sam first soccer coach way back in the 80's and in 93 when Sam was died he remembered him and showed up at his services to pay his respect. I am sorry for your loss, my condolences.
Teresa Craft & family

Tiffany Lara

October 14, 2010

Dearest Cindy and Doane family, With my love and prayers, I send my condolences. May the Lord's peace and embrace be upon you.

Don Thompson

October 14, 2010

I miss you already my friend. We had great lunches together talking about our pending retirements. My best to your wife and children.

Leann Carrillo

October 14, 2010

To the Doane Family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Kathryn Herrera

October 14, 2010

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss, may your memories bring you comfort.

Skip Oakley

October 14, 2010

Amway, I will miss the green onions for lunch, the golf, but most of all just hearing you and Jon go at it. SKIP

October 14, 2010

Pat was a good friend and a "real car lover". We used to always have great discussions about cars, food, and investments. He will be missed by all of us at the Palm Desert Base. Our prayers are with the family. Mike McGuire ( "Chief" Cathedral City)

Darryl Whitley

October 14, 2010

You will missed greatly Pat, you were a mentor to many. Your fellow gas brothers will never forget you. GOD Bless your family!

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