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George Douglas Obituary
George L. Douglas, 83, of Westminster, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at University of Maryland Shock Trauma.
Born March 30, 1930, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George E. and Ethel Belt Douglas. He was the husband of Marie U. Douglas, his wife of 57 years.
He served in the Navy from 1949 to 1950. He graduated in 1957 from Western Maryland College and had taught in Baltimore County Schools. After his retirement, he opened Village Printing with his son. He enjoyed gardening, yard work and spending winters in Venice, Fla., with his wife and many friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially watching them play sports.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are children Lisa Halliwill, and Dean Douglas and wife Trish, all of Westminster; granddaughters Sara Groves, Nichole Sterner, Lauren Douglas and Kristen Douglas; and great-grandchildren Carly and Austin Sterner, and Julianna, Autumn and Chloe Groves.
He was predeceased by a brother, Ray Douglas.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday; and from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service, 11 a.m. Friday at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, with the Rev. Dr. John Campbell and the Rev. Dr. Dave Bailey officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Upperco.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Ranch Hope Inc., P.O. Box 325, Alloway, NJ 08001.
Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.
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Joseph McCarthy
August 8, 2013
Mr Douglas was my gym instructor at Franklin Sr. High and I do recall him for his skill as an instructor. He will be missed. My sympathy to the Douglas family.
Sandi Phillips-Reams
August 7, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Douglas family. He was a very kind man. I remember Coach Douglas from my days at Franklin.
August 7, 2013
Laura & Lee Saunders (family of Sterling and Sharon Upperco). Our prayers and sympathies are with you. God Bless.
Nancy Saunders
August 7, 2013
My prayers go with you and your family. (from a sister of Sharon Upperco)
william bartholomew
August 6, 2013
To the Douglas Family. We were very sorry to hear about Georges passing. We had a lot of fun together over the years as well as a lot of good memories. He will be greatly missed. He is in good hands now and may he rest in peace. Bart and Tammy Bartholomew
Betty Cool
August 6, 2013
Dean, Trish and family, you have my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers at this time.
Brian Bartholomew
August 6, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family. I will always remember the poker nights and many laughs we had together.
August 6, 2013
Thinking of you all...so many wonderful memories of "Uncle George" on the farm. He always made us Bailey kids laugh...may God comfort you during this difficult time. Love, Liz Bailey Dalessio and family
Jeff Quante
August 6, 2013
Mr. Douglas was my gymnastics coach at Franklin. I remember his patience,a nice man who truly cared for the students.
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