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Douglas DesRochers
1954 - 2022
Douglas DesRochers
1954 - 2022
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Douglas DesRochers Obituary
June 3, 1954 - Dec. 2, 2022
Douglas Donald DesRochers passed away at age 68 from pancreatic cancer. He died at home surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his steadiness and dependability, his kindness and generosity, and his can-do attitude.
Doug was born in The Dalles, Ore., June 3, 1954. He graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in computer science and business and went on to run his own business as a computer programmer. During college he met Sharlene, and after getting married in 1975 they spent the next 47 years building a fulfilling and wonderful life together. A family man to his core, Doug loved nothing more than spending time with Sharlene and their three children, Keith, Kelli, and Lori. Some of his favorite activities included cheering for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Trail Blazers, drinking the very best wine and beer, tending to his yard and ever-expanding garden, and traveling to wherever his kids were. He was a doting grandpa to his three beloved grandchildren, Talia, Marina, and Nathan.
Doug was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Sharlene; children, Keith, Kelli (Gabe Ledeen), Lori (Jason Lopez); three grandchildren; mother, Angelina; and siblings, Donna, Gary, and David.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 13, 2023, at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Portland. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care (give.ohsufoundation.org).
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John Tensen
December 16, 2022
Hello Sharlene, I was deeply saddened of learing about the passing of Doug. I can't imagine the grief of losing your soulmate and such a wonderful person. I have very fond memories of pheasant hunting outings with Doug and Scott. He was a great person. Please know our heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family thru these difficult times.
David Wynn
December 12, 2022
I worked with Doug for over 10+ years and he would always come to work with a smile on his face.
We would talk about "The old computer days with floppy disks", cars, and the adventures he or I had with them.
There wasn't anything that I could throw at Doug that he couldn't find a way to make it happen on our computer system. He would just research it on the internet, and he made it happen.
He will be missed in more ways than one.
Walter L. Aman
December 12, 2022
Doug was a a great friend and highly respected colleague. His technical skill combined with a clear understanding of the world of business made him the easiest to work with and the most accomplished applications developer I ever encountered among the dozens of programmers & analysts I have worked with over 40 years. He was an openly friendly, upbeat, worldly and humorous man who was a delight to have around. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Having retired to Arizona, I will not be able to attend the service. My warmest regards to Sharlene and the family.
Lori Harlan
December 11, 2022
Godspeed Doug. I have only fond memories of working with you and learning so much from you. Prayers to the family. Truly a great soul.
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Jan and Paul vonBergen
December 9, 2022
Doug was such a wonderful man. His smile lit up every where he went. He was such a wonderful
Father and husband. We were blessed to have him in our neighborhood. He and his wife´s children went to the
same schools with our children.
So much fun to see them
there and in other places in the neighborhood. He will be so missed. Peace and prayers to the beautiful DesRocher family.
Love, the vonBergen family
Ben Maxwell
December 9, 2022
Doug and I were friends for the past 24 years. We both had our own computer consulting company's.
Doug deeply care about his customers and his family. He was very talented and I never had anyone complain about his work.
I was blessed to have known a remarkable person.
God is blessing everyone in Doug's family.
Mary Lou Oberson
December 9, 2022
I´m hoping loving memories of happy times will eventually replace some of the sadness you all feel now. Sending love and prayers for peace to Doug´s family. You are in my thoughts as your difficult journey forward is beginning.
Love,
Mary Lou Oberson
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