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Douglas Saboe Obituary
West Des Moines
Douglas Larry Saboe went home to meet the Lord on October 8, 2011 after battling cancer for eight years. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra; children, Vicki, Doug, Brenda and Herb; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Rebecca as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Per his wishes, he was cremated and the family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11 at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Blvd, Clive.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Saboe
Steve McClain Sr.
October 14, 2011
Doug was closer to my Brothers age, but we all started out on S.W. 6th Street. Neighbors and Friends fondly remembering the sledding trips through the back yards, starting in the Mullenbergs back yard and ending wherever we crashed. Also the huge pear tree that was in your back yard!
Reading the other entries, it is obvious that you are Loved by your Family! I am Truely sorry for their Loss! Maybe we will meet in the next Life!
Herb
October 11, 2011
Yesturday is history,tomorrow is the future and today is a gift,that's why they call it the present. YOU ARE THE BEST GIFT ANYONE COULD OF BEEN GIVEN..ill mis you!
mister man
October 10, 2011
paps, you have taught me everything i know, and i love you always. you will never be forgotten. i am the person i am because of what youve shown me. i have big shoes to fill. i guess this is goodbye.......
mister man
October 10, 2011
paps youve taught me everything i know and i am the person i am because of you. youve lent me the strength to find these big shoes i must now fill. i love you always and you will never be forgtten. i guess this is goodbye.....
October 10, 2011
You will be truely missed Doug. Rest in Peace. Lori Harper Lori Harper
October 10, 2011
Doug you will be truely missed by all. You were an awesome man!! Rest in peace.
Monika Saboe
October 10, 2011
Doug, rest in peace and know you will be missed by all of us.
Brenda Landis
October 10, 2011
dad you were the best man Ive ever known,I will miss you more then words can express. I love you.
Your daughter, Brenda
Jessica Reeser
October 10, 2011
You were a great man, always helping everyone in need and being there for all of us. We will miss you terribly, but God is with you now and I know you will be watcing over us with him. I love you.
Amara Charran
October 10, 2011
Uncle Doug,
you will be greatly missed. I know you are in Heaven with your parents and my Grandma. That gives me some comfort.
My deepest sympathies to Sandy and the family.
Jane Epstein
October 10, 2011
So sorry for your loss. So many great memories.
Jacqie Ketelsen
October 10, 2011
Will greatly miss you Uncle Doug, Love you.
Bejay Borger
October 10, 2011
Paps,
I think everyone is going to be ok. Just keep watching us and give us that nudge along the way. I love you paps.
Your Son
October 10, 2011
I'LL FOREVER LOVE AND MIS YOU DAD!
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