Douglas-Gildroy-Obituary

Douglas Lee Gildroy

Vancouver, Washington

Jun 4, 1952 – Jun 26, 2023

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BORN
June 4, 1952
DIED
June 26, 2023
LOCATION
Vancouver, Washington

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He was a quiet man, but he could be counted on to come up with an appropriate one-liner that would elicit laughter from all of us.Born on June 4, 1952, he spent his first 10 years in Tacoma, then grew up in Vancouver and graduated from Hudson Bay High School.In February 1971, he enlisted in the...

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We had a lot of fun together.

Doug was a childhood friend when living in Tacoma. I can remember many days playing outdoors, riding our bikes and collecting hundreds of chestnuts. He tried to teach me how to catch a baseball but it hit me in the mouth to knock out my front tooth. After going our own ways it was nice to connect with him as an adult. He will be missed, but I will hold the childhood memories.

Great memories of Doug and Loren outside the Bldg smoking. Always had a joke, lively conversation or a humors remark. Will miss his humor, and personality. Still have a bottle of home brewed wine he presented upon my unit departure. RIP Chief, Godspeed!!

I am Sad for your loss and offer my condolences. Doug was a Good person, Man and Friend.

Doug was my Supervisor at PANG, great Boss, and Great Guy, he always showed his appreciation, in my successful efforts at securing critical parts for our Aircraft , he will be missed, Bob Boardman MSGT/ GS-9, RET USAFR

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Doug was a great friend and mentor. He taught me how to play guitar and him and me had a lot of fun with it. He was my friend for over 30 years and he is terribly missed. God Bless him and his family. I pray God gives the family and friends the strength they need at this sorrowful sad time.

We were next door neighbors with Doug for 22 yrs. He was the greatest neighbor you could ask for. As we in the culdesac were out working in the yard he would bring us a nummy drink he concocted with a side of cookies! Halloween he would dress up and come knocking. He was hilarious. After we moved to our retirement home my husband passed away. I was able to stay in touch with Dougie. Will miss the "band" when we had a function. Christmas time and the breads and goodies I will never forget. Who...