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Douglas Runge Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Runge
14 Entries
Paula McNamara
May 26, 2010
Doug, I think of you so often. We talk about you a lot and I think it still hasn't fully hit us. We have Madison to carry on your legacy as she has many of your attributes. Our love for you carries on
Paula
Steph Runge
May 10, 2010
Not yet a year but it feels like eons...missing you with all my heart.
Stephanie Runge
December 24, 2009
With the joy of Christmas again comes the abrupt impact of loss. Thank goodness for children; Jordyn looked up at the tree this morning and said "happy birthday grandpa". I couldn't have scripted it better.
Have a great one wherever you are up there.
Love you pops; Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!
Forever in our hearts,
Steph and Jordyn
Stephanie Runge
August 6, 2009
Today is my birthday; the first birthday in 34 years of my life my dad hasn't been here to call.
It is the natural course of life to bury your parents, but anyone that knew my dad had the same expectation that he would live to at least 150 years old :)
That said, my dad was taken from us much too young.
I am not writing to put my dad on a pedestal; as genetics can attest, we 3 kids were passed on several attributes we could probabley do without - my older brother David, the "sometimes" abruptness, myself the rebellious streak, and my twin Jason, of course, the Runge nose:)
But I am also so happy and blessed to say that my father passed to each of us a drive and determination to succeed, an uncanny sense of humour, and an absolute love of life.
I miss you dad.
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Forge, Nancy and Alessandra
July 9, 2009
Dave, Paula and Madison, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Hyatt
July 9, 2009
I have known Doug for 3 1/3 years. He was a very generous man.
I am deeply saddened by his passing.
Albert Lam
July 8, 2009
I first knew Doug in 1995 when I took over the agency of one of his insurance policies. The first contact with Doug in the latter part of that year started a special friendship between us. 1995 was the beginning of a second life for my family, in this great but new Country of Canada. My young family immigrated to Canada in 1991 and starting an insurance career to re-establish ourselves was imminent. It was not the least certain and in fact very scary as I now recall.
Doug and I had our first insurance meeting in my humble Whitby office after a brief phone call and the rest was history. I was impressed with his positive attitude, assuring tone and clear expression of his ideas. Doug was confiding me as a new agent in a new town not to easily give up. Doug has since done much more to help my agency and I am forever grateful for that.
Doug has always been fair, very organized, knowledgeable, vocal… the list goes on and on. I felt his energy in every encounter, be it a meeting, phone conversation or, lately, email. It is easy to be his agent. I am quite sure that Doug was always aware that I was watchful of him, learning from him on how his positive attitude could motivate people, and how he dealt with life’s many challenges. I owe Doug for the inspiration he instilled on me, pushing me forward, making me a better person as I went along.
Doug never allowed people to worry about him, especially since he’s been sick, and following his surgery. Even days before his passing, he told me about going to chemo with a bright outlook sounding through the phone. He kindly refused my offer to bring him a ton of ginger. I should have insisted but didn’t and now it really doesn’t matter.
I will remember Doug as a true gentleman. The inspiration he provided really hasn’t stopped but will continue. I suppose this is the best way for me to express my thanks to him.
Doug’s job is done in this World and he will rest in peace. Looking down from Heaven how his good deeds are bearing fruit.
My sincere condolences to all family members especially Eric, David, Paula, Stephanie and Jason.
The Moon Family
July 8, 2009
Dave, Paula & Maddie - Thinking of you
Paul McNamara
July 7, 2009
I went to school with Doug at De La Salle Oaklands in Toronto for many years and we got to know each other very well. We played on the same Del hockey team in Grade Eight and also often attended a few parties together in our teenage years and had great times together. His sudden passing Friday was a complete shock to me as it was to all members of his family. Doug was a great guy and provided lots of laughs to many people throughout his lifetime. We will all miss him greatly. There is not much one can say at a time like this because the sorrow hits instantly and very deep for all but we know now that the suffering he endured earlier on and then again lately, has ended and that he is at peace with God. My deepest sympathy to all members of his family at this difficult time.
Sandy Fawcett-Kovacs
July 7, 2009
To Doug and friend Eddie.
You made my teen years a lot of fun filled with adventure. My 16th birthday was in your hands. My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family.
Sandy Fawcett-Kovacs
Ser, Ann and family,
July 7, 2009
Dave,Paula,Madison and family,
We are thinking of you all at this sad time and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Remember the happy times and keep them close in your hearts.
John Buchan
July 7, 2009
To: The family of Doug Runge.We at Condo 267,Orillia wish to express our sympathy for the loss of Doug. For the past six years he has been President of our Board and served the owners in the condo well. He will be missed by by all the owners and friends in our building. John Buchan, secretary.
Bruce Baird
July 7, 2009
My thoughts are with you at this time I first met your father in the very early 80's at a " Group " we both belonged to - He certainly helped me as did your mother - I will never forget his encouragement
Dan MacMillan
July 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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