Doug STAPLETON

June 14 2025

Today on this birthday you would have turned 69.

As always this is your week again. So here is some of the special things for this year..

Friday the 13th - which you loved so much and thought of as lucky
Stanley Cup Playoff's with Edmonton tied 2 - 2 with Florida so far
Your Birthday - age 69
7 years since your Memorial Service
Father's Day on Sunday
Grandson JJ's Graduation and he turns 18 ( I gave him your watch)
Granddaughter Amelia turns 21, she is engaged
Great Grandson Shepherd turns 3

Every year goes by and I move forward in my life.
Life is like a book, some chapters are sad,
some are happy and some are exciting. But if you never turn
the page, you will never know what the next chapter has in
store for you.
I have turned that page and I have entered the next chapter of
life for myself.
I finally got my Knee replacement and quit smoking, almost one
year ago now.

But I dream of the plans we had made for our future.
We had such fun plans to travel and camp across Canada, going where the wind would blow us, with our Cat Mrs. McGinny. Truck, Trailer, Cat and us...that was all we needed to be happy. They are not sad dreams, they bring me closer to you.

You are both up above in our Heavenly Campsite by the fire and waiting for me while I finish my Earthly journey. Plan some good adventures for us to do when I join you both.
Until then.... O my love I miss you so very much and Love you forever.

Your Loving Wife
Anita

Doug you are remember as a wonderfully mild-mannered and happy person and a great brother-in-law. Love , Ginny & Greg

Pic 1 & 2 2014 Anita's 60th BD
Pic 2 2007 Hatzic

Anita, Doug would have been proud of all that you have accomplished in those 7 years and he would have been so proud of all the great grand babies that have come along. His grandchildren have matured and taken on the world with his spirit guiding them.

January 21 2025

Today marks another year without you.
7 years....how can that be.
I still feel you with me. I know you are still watching out for me, your Sister and both your Daughters and your four Grandkids.
Oh how you would have loved the three Great Grand Kids we have now. As they get older I, as their G Nana, will teach them all about their
G Papa.
You are Missed and Loved every Day by so many.

I Love you Forever My Sweet Baby.

Anita

January 21 2024

Today marks 6 years since you left all of Us.
I still feel the loss as if it was just Yesterday.

The Pain of your loss will always be there, but I move forward.

We now have two Great Grand children and another on the way. I will tell them all about you and they will learn of the special kind of Man their Great Grand Papa was.

I miss you always and I Love you forever.
Until we meet again at the Campsite.

Love
Anita

Birthdays and Father's day capture special memories. Let the stories fill the hearts with warmth. Much love Diane and Rick

Happy Heavenly 67th Birthday to you my Love

Your told me that every few years, it becomes your week in life..... and you hit the Double Trifecta this year.

13th - Stanley Cup won by Vegas

14th - Your 67th Birthday

15th - 5 years since your Memorial Service

16th - Your Great Grandson turns One

18th - Your Granddaughter turns 19

- Happy Father's Day

A writing by Author Jamie Anderson.


Grief, I've learned. is really just Love.
It's all the Love you want to give, but can't.
All that unspent Love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat and in the hollow part of your chest.
Grief is just Love with no place to go.

June 14, 2023
I Love you Forever.
Anita

Five years have now passed and I miss you more every day.

I have lost my soul's Companion
A life linked with my own
And day by day I miss him more
As I walk through Life alone
I know you are in a better place Sweetheart;
I just wish it could have been here on Earth.

Doug had a Loving nature, and a heart as pure as Gold
He always had a smiling face and a story to be told.
He had a sense of Humor, and a twinkle in his eye.
He always had a helping hand to those that needed it.

Maybe we can't touch his hand, see his smiling face, hear his voice, or feel his embrace; But there is something we will always have tucked safely in our hearts, Our Love for him and His love for all of Us.
This connection will keep Us together forever.

With All My Love Forever

Anita

Even though Doug is not with us, we still feel his love for Anita and all the great adventures they shared together. We feel his spirit with us.

Well my Sweet Love, it has been 4 years since you left our Lives. Your Family all miss you and think of you always. I try to move on in my life, and I think of you every second of every day.
I remember all the good times we shared together, the hard work we made it through, and even the sad times.
What I remember most is your smile, and the hold you always had on my Heart.
I still Love you Forever.

Until we meet again My Sweet Baby

Anita

Even though Jan. 21 is a sad day, it does give us the time to sit and think more and more of the great times spent with Doug. He cared so much for Anita and loved his special times with his kids and grand kids. Remembering you always Doug.
Diane and Rick Kelly

Today marks 3 years since you left this world and your Family.
I am still broken hearted without you my Love.
Our Cat.. Mrs. Mc Ginny is now also with you, and you now have company at the Campsite in Heaven.
That gives me some joy.
I will join you both when my time comes.
I love you both forever and miss you both.
I will always miss you my Love, but I know you still are here with me and looking out for my well being.
Rest in peace my Love.

Your Loving Wife
Anita

Doug you are sadly missed on this 3rd Anniversary of your death,and we are all moving along life"s way, quietly remembering you always.

June 14, 2020
Today you would have been 64.
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven my Love.
Not a Day goes by that you are not in my thoughts, and forever in my heart.
I will love and miss you forever

Your Loving Wife
Anita

January 21, 2020
Remembering Doug today. Our family will forever miss you.
Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our hearts keep the love. Our faith let's us know we will meet again.
Sister-In-Law, Kathy Beckstead
Kelowna B.C.

We take a few moments to think of Doug and how he was so much a part of so many lives. His family and friends can tell great stories and we will all hold those close on this day. Keep telling the stories and keep remembering.

January 21, 2020
My Darling..Two years have now passed. I am still heart broken. I miss you Doug, every day of my life. I know you are still with me in so many ways. I will love you always and forever.

For my sister, Anita, the reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not GET OVER the loss of Doug. You will learn to live with it. You will heal and rebuild yourself around this loss you have suffered. You will be whole again, but you will be never be the same again, and you would not want to be the same. I will always be here to support your journey.

Doug, you have been gone an entire year, but you are still here in our thoughts and memories. Also, it is obvious that you will always care for our sister Anita with all your love and strength that you have gifted to her. Thank you for being in Anita's life.

Over the past year we have thought of Doug many times. It could be viewing mountains, passing campsites, visiting garden centres and times when we sit and just enjoy the scenery around us. It is those little things that help us remember Doug.
Forever in our hearts.
Diane and Rick Kelly

My Sweet Darling Husband.. One Year has passed, I miss you and keep you in my heart always. If memories bring us closer, we are never far apart. For you are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.

I will Love You Forever my Love.
Your Loving Wife Anita

Daddy, not a day goes by that I don't miss you more than the day before. You are the strongest, most generous man that I have ever known and I am so blessed to call you dad. You have always been there for me through all of life's struggles and triumphs, teaching me and guiding me along the way. I know you're in a better place now, free from all the pain. I will always cherish the memories we share together. Love your baby girl

I worked with doug many years when he was dock foreman at van kam freightways in 1981 until 1991, he was missed when he left to persue other employment but we stayed in touch over the years,he was so up beat any time I saw him and took the time to ask about former co workers,we will miss you doug.

It was with great sadness that we learned of Doug's passing. He fought valiantly through the many health challenges that he faced and it is truly sad that he has now left us. He was a very kind and generous man who will be truly missed. Our condolences go out to Anita and the rest of his family and friends. RIP Doug.

I worked with Doug at the WIS office in Red Deer and what a truly great boss. Not many bosses retain someone my age and we would joke about the age thing. Always made me feel a valued member of the team. He had a great sense of humor and was. Doug and Anita held a yearly BBQ at their home and were most gracious. I will miss the fun times. His courageous struggle was faced with frustration and perseverance. I hope I have the fortitude and dignity to face challenges as well. I will miss him a great deal and wish the family all God's love and peace. He is in a better place and in the fathers hands.

Was so sad to hear of Doug's passing. He had fought through so much and I had truly hoped he would beat these illnesses. Very thankful for all the memories through the years. My condolences to Anita, Tami, Lindsay, Debbie and all his family. Will remember you always Doug.

Doug was a good boss , kept office running thru the good times and bad. it always made time for the people around him , workers or not. Doug being gone is hard to take , he will be missed. goodbye my friend

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Anita, Lindsay, Tami and Debbie...our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I will always remember Doug taking us down the creek on tire tubes by their house, it was the first time I had ever experienced that, so it is a very wonderful memory that I will hold dear. He will be missed.

Our deepest condolences to Anita, Tami, and Lindsey. Doug always shared a bright smile and time for conversation whenever we saw him. I remember riding in his convertible and listening to 8-track cassettes while he took my sister and I on drives through Kelowna. That just proved what a cool cousin he was! He will be missed.

To you and the family, my deepest sympathy. The tributes speak of a man who loved you and his family very much, nothing more valuable can be said of anyone. Hugs to you all.

May the memories you hold in your heart bring peace to you and yours. I have very fond memories and you have my deepest sympathy. Take care. Love Arlene

I am so sorry for your loss Anita, Lindsay and Tami. I will always remember Doug as a fun loving cousin who I unfortunately did not get to see as often as one should. He was a great guy to talk to and I will never forget our last Scherer get together in the Hat when the cousins converged for an evening of German food and reminiscing. We will miss him!

Doug and I worked together for over 20 years, most of those in Kelowna. I have always considered him a very good friend and know that I will miss him greatly. I wasn't able to see him as much over the last few years but always enjoyed getting together with him when I was in Red Deer. I still tell the story of him at the office during the Kelowna fire trying to figure out how he would get the work equipment to safety. Doug was a man of integrity and one of the hardest workers I have ever known, but it was always from a love for his family. My deepest sympathies to Anita, Lindsey, Tami and the rest of the Stapleton family. If there is ever anything we can do for you please let us know.

I knew and worked with Doug for half my lifetime. We started with WIS the same month in the Nanaimo office. The Nanaimo office was never the same after he left. Many great memories and road trips. Doug was an extremely hard working and dedicated WIS employee.
This was very sad news. All our best and sympathies to Anita and family.

Loved Doug's smile and his sense of humour. He was always there to help out. Worked with him as a fellow counter and he was later one of my many managers for one month before going on to other offices. RIP Doug. Condolences Anita and family.

Doug came into my mother's life and brought calming love and the strong partnership she needed in her life and for this I will be eternally grateful . his passing has saddened me in many ways as I was looking forward to seeing them enjoy there retirement and now I can't tell him how much I appreciat him

Although we never met in person, Doug and I talked a lot on the phone, laughed and emailed family pictures to each other.

Doug was very kind and I really enjoyed working with him.

I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many.

My deepest sympathy to the Stapleton Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have had the pleasure to work with Doug on numerous occasions over the years. For me, it was always a highlight of a Western trip to meet up with Doug to share stories and catch up. Through those stories I had come to know Doug as a man of integrity, hard work and loyalty. Doug will be missed.

Doug excelled at everything he did. He was one of the hardest working people I know and he always did it with a smile. His dedication and loyalty to WIS was second to none and he treated all WIS staff like family. We will never forget Doug and his big smile or the positive hard working culture he created. Please let us know if you ever need anything from me or the WIS Family.
Sincerely,

Anita,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts for you.
May God help you heal with comforting memories of Doug.
I send warm hugs to you and your family.
Love,
Joey

Uncle Doug,

I'll always remember your smile and laugh...
Sitting on your knee while you played cards on our family camping trips..
I have only the fondest memories of you.
Rest easy.
Love always.

Although I did not get to see you much, the little moments I had with you will never be forgotten. Memories of your kind smile will forever remain in my heart along with all my other memories of you. We are all so lucky to have had you in our lives. I will always love you papa❤

Dad, i miss you so much. This has been the hardest goodbye i have ever had to say. I miss your big smile and how it lights up the room and everyone in it, your sense of humor and little jokes to make us happy, your zest for life and love for camping. You loved your girls so much and we all loved you so much. You were taken from us too soon. I am happy your at peace and in no more pain. Your grandson slept holding your heart last night, hes a lot like you. We love and miss you. Rest in peace daddy.

Papa was such a loving man. He loved life and his family more than anything else. I was such a lucky granddaughter to have a Papa who cared for me so dearly. I will miss him and keep him in my heart ALWAYS. I will carry his love of life with me and share it with everyone I meet. The hardest day of loving someone is the day you have to say goodbye. Xoxo I'll miss his hugs and prickly moustache kisses.

Dear papa you were a strong example of a good husband and great father. In my life I have never seen anybody fight as hard as you did to continue being there for your family. I often referred to you over the last year as super man, and the come back king as you defide the medical world with your strength and endurance. Thank you for loving Anita the way a king should love his queen. We will miss your sense of humour and adventure for life. Your camping ground awaits you. Say hi to Vanessa for me❤ Love you

Doug and Anita began their book of life 27 years ago. It is filled with trust, and caring, strength and love. It is a book of Kelowna, Nanaimo and Penhold, of gardens and camping and barbies in the warmth of a sunset. It is a book of family, of Mom and children, grandchildren and siblings. It is a book that Anita will add chapters to, with Doug as her guide. It is a good book.
All our love, always.

Greg and Ginny Langham

I have fond memories of Doug at the BBQ.

Really liked how he could plan so well his
travelling adventures for him and Anita.

He worked hard and was dedicated to his company, his family and his home.

I know you are out there planning the perfect camping adventure .

Aunty Anita, we were so sad to hear of Doug's passing. We wish we were closer to give you a big hug. We're thinking of you always and sending you love and prayers. Uncle Doug, we have fond memories spending time at your house and will miss your neck tickles and laugh. Say hi to Va for us <3

Doug and Anita began their life's book 27 years ago. It is filled with trust, and caring, strength and love. It is a book of Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Penhold, of gardens, and camping and barbecues in the warmth of many sunsets. It is a book of family, of Mom and children, grandchildren and siblings. It is a book that Anita will continue, with Doug as her guide. It is a good book.
All of our love, always.

Sending so much love to you auntie Anita, and also to Doug's sister and daughters. ❤

To Doug, you became a part of our family. I thought of you as a "son." In my mind you will always be, God bless you and sleep well.

Dear Brother Doug, although what you faced was unrelenting, your display of strength and courage was incredible, the likes of which we may never see again. You were unconquerable except by death and when it comes to our love for you, death doesn't count. God be with you Brother. May you rest in peace.

Sending love and hugs to you Anita. One cannot imagine the pain and loss you must be feeling without Doug by your side. He is your greatest love and you have many years of memories with him. Take it day by day and reach out to family and friends to help you through this unimaginable loss.
Love Jodi , Dean, Courtney, and , Jessica

I will always have a candle shinning for you my Love.
Until we meet again at the Camp Site
Your Loving Wife.
Anita

You were a great husband for Anita and you had lots of love from your sister and your two daughters. Your love of golf and finding new places to camp and enjoy will be remembered.

Such a great good man, gone too soon. Love you forever brother-in-law.