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While golfing, Doug exibited Passion, kindness, joy, wisdom, friendliness and thank you Close family for sharing him!
Victor Stefan
November 08, 2020 | Friend


North Canton, Ohio
Douglas R. Close age 74, of North Canton passed away at Aultman Compassionate Care Center on October 9, 2020. He was born in Canton to the late Ralph F and Dora M (Clay) Close. Doug spent his career at The Hoover Company as a Mechanical Plant Engineer. He was an avid golfer and was fortunate to...
Read MoreWhile golfing, Doug exibited Passion, kindness, joy, wisdom, friendliness and thank you Close family for sharing him!
Victor Stefan
November 08, 2020 | Friend
Although I met Doug only once--appropriately while golfing with him--I have to agree with the comment in his obituary, that he "had the ability to make each person he met feel exceptionally special." It was several years ago, but I still remember the golfing advice that Doug gave me: Not just to keep my head down, but to keep it still. For me, tough advice but good advice. My memory might not be accurate, but I thought Doug told me that he had had seven holes in one. When I asked him...
Ed Meunier
October 13, 2020 | Bolivar, OH | Acquaintance
My condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Doug at Hoover. Always had a smile and kind words. God Bless.
Robert Hecht
October 12, 2020 | Coworker
Joyce and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I am so sorry you have become a member of a club that isn't fun to belong to. I became a member a year ago this last August.
Please know I'm thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lnda Lippert
October 11, 2020 | Friend
Joyce and family,
With heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. Doug always had a smile, a greeting, and a funny story to tell. He can now play on the finest courses in heaven. It was truly a pleasure knowing him.
Tom McClaskey
October 11, 2020 | Coworker
I first met Doug at the Hoover Co. We were both car nuts with a passion of muscle cars. We went to each others weddings. He was such a good friend. As our lives continued, I lost track of Doug. He sure had a zest for life as I read this. Prayers for Joyce and his family, for strength, love and peace. I have always had fond memories of Doug and the others in our group of car enthusiast. May God bless all of you. Rest well my friend.
Bill Foss
October 11, 2020 | Coworker
Dear Joyce, and Family.
You have my sympathy.
Bill Boniphant
October 11, 2020 | Coworker
DEAR JOYCE, AND FAMILY,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME.
WE ALWAYS IN ENJOYED PLAYING GOLF WITH DOUG, AND TH E GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT THE HOOVER CO.
SINCERELY,
BOB AND CINDY DEMUESY
October 11, 2020 | Friend
My condolences to Doug's friends and family, may he rest in peace.
Paul Medley
October 11, 2020 | Coworker