Douglas Ryckman

Douglas Ryckman

Douglas Ryckman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 28 to May 29, 2010.
RYCKMAN , Douglas June 20, 1953 - May 23, 2010 Douglas Malcolm Henry Ryckman passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 23, 2010 in Calgary at the age of 56 years. Doug is lovingly remembered by his son Nick (Jennifer) Harding; grandson Wesley Harding; sisters Joyce (Co Hoedeman) Ryckman, Judie Sutherland and Janice (Barrie) Johnson; brothers Jim and Steve (Linda Conlin); sister-in-law Sherry Ryckman. He is also survived by Nick's mom and good friend Connie Harding as well as good friend Richard deRoo. Doug was predeceased by his mother Mary Elizabeth Ryckman and his wife Karen Sparks. Doug was born in Montreal and came to Calgary with the family when he was two. He worked at Coast Paper for twenty-five years and was an avid fisherman and great mechanic. Doug was a decent hard-working guy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 238, 138 Bowness Centre N.W., Calgary on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, No. 200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca . SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE & CREMATORIUM 12700 Macleod Trail South (at Lake Fraser Gate) Telephone: 403-297-0711 www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

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Darlene Hill- Bolyea

June 1, 2010

Sending my thoughts to Dougs' family and friends.I will always remember the fun times we shared in high school.Rest well Doug.

May 31, 2010

Nick, my thoughts are with you. My condolences to you, Jen and Wes as well as all your family.

Adele

Duane & Bev Kent

May 30, 2010

It is with great sorrow we offer our sympathy to the family of our very good friend. As much as you will miss him, so will we remember all the good times we had together. May your wonderful memories of this great man sustain you in this time as we hope they will help to sustain us. God Bless and may all your memories be good ones like ours are.

May 29, 2010

Will always remember Doug for his warm smile and great bear hugs.
Sue Henker

charlene harron

May 29, 2010

Steve & Family
So sorry for the loss of your beloved brother. May you find comfort in your memories. He is far too young to pass.

May 28, 2010

Saying Goodbye to an old friend.
From the Brown Family
Gord Deb (Calgary Alberta)

May 28, 2010

Saying Goodbye to an old friend.
From the Brown Family

May 28, 2010

Doug...my old friend, it has been a journey for you and I, and I am glad to have shared it with you. I will miss you and we will see each other again some day. I will keep our fond memories in my heart always. I toasted you today with friends as we promised each other a long time ago.
Daniel Finn (Brandon, MB)

May 28, 2010

Will miss sharing laughs and stories over a beer or two, as we had for almost 30 years. Happy camping and fishing my friend! Mickey

May 28, 2010

Saying goodbye to a friendship that lasted over 50 years . Sincere condolences from the Deroo family .

Mike Deroo

May 28, 2010

A good person and a old friend ,you always had good things to say about anyone I will always keep those memories with me . Rest in Peace

Kathy and Jim

May 28, 2010

We knew Doug very well. He will be missed. We can't thank him enough, for looking after "Stinky" for as long as he did. A gentle man has gone home.

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