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Douglas McLaughlin Obituary
He graduated from Tumater High School in 1985 and from Clover Park Technnical College. His chosen career was Computer Technology and he specialized as a Network Administrator.
At Tumwater he played football, soccer, wrestling and track. He always played to his maximum but with a kind heart. On the field when he knocked someone down he would stop and help his opponent up. Doug was born without his right arm. He never let it bother him. His license plate said "Stubby".
Doug is survived by his mother, Trudy, in Las Vegas, Nevada; his father, Bill, in Olympia, Washington; his twin brother, Dean, in Las Vegas; brothers, Michael, Patrick, Sheldon and Timothy; Uncle Fred and family; Aunts, Carol and Joan; and many cousins.
There will be memorials announced later. Douglas and Ryan, we are not saying goodbye, we will see you later.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kurt Harding
March 21, 2011
Doug, you will be missed my brother from another mother.
Larry Johnson
March 10, 2011
Goodbye Dougy. Play fetch the tennis ball often with ole Gus
Margie Vanderhoof
March 6, 2011
Bill and Trudy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son Doug. I remember many a times I would watch the twins for you when you guys had to work. I would take Doug and Dean to baseball games etc. They were very good polite boys. I really enjoyed being with them. My heart goes out to you and your family. Yes, he will be missed but not forgotten. My prayers are with you all.
Marci Simmons McGhee
March 6, 2011
I will never forget his smile or the sparkle in his eyes. Doug had such a kind heart, great spirit and a great sense of humor. My deepest sympathy to Bill, Trudy, Dean and the rest of the family. We will all miss him and cherish the memories. Gone but not Forgotten.
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