Douglas Schmick

I knew Melanie and Doug through the Maplewood days and also because Melanie played the cymbals in the One More Time Band and other bands. She always told me that if I didn't see her playing with the band, she was having more fun doing something else. I was able to go to her service but missed Doug's. The band played in Disneyland and Disneyworld and it was always an experience. Doug helped to carry a banner or a flag when we were in Mickey Mouse town. At the end of one parade, Doug was so excited and he said that was the most fun he had ever had! So, you know he had fun. My son was in Sonja class and a big deal was a field trip to Jakes for Clam Chowder. He came home and said, why don't we eat at Jakes more often? We miss Mel and Doug and know their kids were loved. Those were the times. RIP

McCormick & Schmick's was truly a family. Mr Schmick was always so nice and willing to talk with everyone. Looked forward to his visits. He will be missed by all of us who ever got to know him. RIP

Melanie, so sorry to learn that Doug has passed away. Just read his name in the UI magazine. It's been quite a trip since we last saw you in Hawaii. You are in our prayers . Love to you and your family. Mark (and Yvonne) Knock

Today I was saddened to learn of Doug's passing via a University of Idaho publication received in the mail. Doug was a Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brother at UI. He was a very positive person, and his good nature made the living group a better place. Blessings to Doug and to his family.

I too worked for M&S and got to grow with Doug and Bill. Just learned of Doug's passing and of his wife's too. Much too young in either case. They were special people with much faith. They will be missed. RIP!!

Dear Sonya and Rory and family,
We send sincere condolences, may you find some comfort in knowing that your parents were very special people and loved by many.

i met this wonderful man when i was 23. He taught me so much about life and compassion and family and love. I was blessed that he hired me and i got to grow up in the family crew of jakes famous crawfish....i could not have asked for a better father figure. later i asked doug to hire waiters for maryiln and myself to date. and he said yes!! ...so many stories. so much life lived to the fullest. thank you doug for all the love and hope and dreams you made come true for me and for your family and so many people in the world! i will miss you forever!

i have no words. Sonya and Rory your parents were the most wonderful people i have ever known. My heart aches for you. So many memories of them throughout my life. I so miss your mom's christmas cards with her wonderful cursive handwriting and thoughts of good cheer. that is how i watched you and your children grow up. My heart aches for your father as he was one of the best men i have ever known in my lifetime. hugs to you both and all of your kids

To the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always have fond memories of Mr. Schmick's kind and smiling face. Mr. Schmick will be sorely missed by us all. With deepest sympathies, Winifred (The Cheesecake Factory).

Dear Sonya and Rory;

My heart goes out to you and the rest of your families for your loss. Your dad was one of the best. I learned so much from him during the many years I spent at, well, many of the restaurants.

Be kind to yourselves and remember there is joy in every day. Sometimes just a little harder to find, but speaking from recent experience, I know this to be true.

Love and Light;

Lisa Heath Fraser

Doug was a classy guy with a twinkle in his eye. Amazingly gracious and courageous through his illness - Sally, Teri and Nicole

To the Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was Doug's assistant in the office towards the tail end of the M&S years in Portland. Doug was an inspirational and excellent presenter/motivator. I remember when he was live on the marquee in Times Square! Blessings Always

I had the pleasure of working with Doug for several years around the time that McCormick and Schmick's went public as well as meeting his late wife on several occasions. He was such a nice person and will be sorely missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Doug when he took McCormick and Schmick's public about a decade ago and for several years thereafter. He was a gem of a person and all around great guy. He will be missed.

We will miss you Doug Schmick, one of the best! Thank you for years of kindness!
Mark and Rosemary Mayers

My best friend's son is gone. What can be said of such a fruitful life now past. My tribute to Doug is to help his father, 94 years yesterday, make his goal of at least 99.3 years. The age his father passed. He would trade that in an instant if his son could make that goal for him but that choice is not ours or his. On Saturday I will plant a flowering tree in Doug's memory that his father can see blossom once again and remind him of all the good times they shared as he watched him grow in the rolling hills of The Palouse.

Dear Schmick Family, my heart goes out to all of you. I knew Doug and Melanie through my friendship with Paul. They were amazing people who truly walked the walk. I have been praying for your family for the past few months. So sorry Rory and Sonya that you have lost both parents so young. My heart aches for you. God Bless You.

Isn't is strange that Princes and Kings and Clowns that frolic in sawdust rings, and common folk like you and me are keepers of eternity?
To each is given a bag of tools, a lump of clay, a book of rules.
For each to make, ere life has flown, a stumbling block, or a stepping stone.
RIP Doug and thank you for being a stepping stone for me.

Doug was more than just a great boss, to who I owe a fabulous career; he was a great human being and Godly mentor. Hard working and driven in business, but balanced with a tremendous sense of humor, compassion, Christian and family values. Doug, and of course Melanie were just loving, joyful people to be around. Valerie and my prayers are with Rory, Sonya and the entire family. Our deepest sympathies are with you.

Sonya and Rory- God Bless both of your parents. Two of the warmest and kind people to have walked the earth. I am glad to have been touched by them. They are together again, helping others of course.

You will be missed Doug, but not forgotten. May peace be with you and your family.

Doug was one of the most impressive men I have ever met. I have had the privilege of being part of McCormick's management team for 12 years, many of those when Doug was at the helm. His leadership was inspiring, his love for his community and family unparalleled, and his generosity limitless. Bless you Doug and thank you for sharing your life with us and inspiring us to be the best we can be.

Doug and Melanie became good friends/neighbors when they moved to Portland. My love to Sonya and Rory, I hope there is some comfort in knowing that your folks are together again and no doubt having a good time. You and your kids are truly blessed to have had them for parents/grandparents. Their legacy of love, empathy and hard work will follow you for all your days.

To Doug's Family-Doug was by far the nicest man you would ever want to meet! He knew every employee by their first name and always greeted you with a smile. I enjoyed working at corporate office with him. A great man who will be greatly missed!

Doug was hands down the nicest boss I've ever had (Jake's Crawfish, 1978). My condolences to his family and friends.

Doug was the greatest guy in America, My Hero! Chef Steve Vice Denver Colorado.

To Doug's family

I met Doug on as part of ACFP board. I knew him and interacted with him primarily in that capacity. I watched as he dealt with the passing of his wife and then the knowledge of his own sickness. I was always amazed by his strength of character as he facd these tragic events.

Over my career I have sat on many boards and as such have meet many other board members. Doug was unique. He had the rare talent to communicate his thoughts w empathy and a lack of personal ego. He picked his spots and was always spot on. A very rare talent.

When I left the ACFP board I was on a mission to find another board that I could entice Doug to participate. While his insights would have helped make it a winner it was more for the opportunity to spend time with him over a glass of wine.

He spoke often of his life blessings and his family. It allowed me to reflect on my own life in the same vain. He faced tragedy with a deep sense of faith and resolve. He was a very brave man with deep faith.

A truly remarkable man and one not often found in my line of work.

I unfortunately am unable to travel these days and will miss meeting you in person and conveying my condolences.

The world has lost a great man.

My prayers are with you and your family.

Elan

Simply put, he was a Great man. Kind, Bright, Funny...always a kind word. God rest his soul.

Dear Rory and Sonya; Grandpa Don, Paul, and Greg: Heartfelt condolences to you all from the Scheuerman family. Lois and I uphold you in our thoughts and prayers and are ever grateful for the enduring fellowship between our two families that reaches back to our shared Old Country roots. As you know more than anyone, Doug's generous heart impacted legions of folks in need far and wide, and he was among the very first to sign on to support the Doorways to Hope (now Family for Every Orphan) ministry in Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia after we first met about this in Colfax about six years ago. There have been countless benefits from this work--about 5,000 children placed in homes in their own countries, and he and Mel were instrumental in getting it all launched. The Apostle Paul says, "I thank God for my every remembrance of thee," and so do we. Blessings, Dick and Lois Scheuerman

To Doug's Family - was saddened to read of his passing. I went to school with him & his brother's (Greg was in my class). I send my heartfelt sympathy to you all. He was truly a very nice guy.

Back in the early years at Jakes, Anton and I had such good times with Melanie and Doug. They will both live on in our memories forever.. Doug was a wonderful man..
God Bless his family.

Dearest Sonya and Rory,
My heart aches for you and the rest of the family.
Blessings along your journey dear Doug and may you find peace in the arms of your true love. Sending love and strength... `

What a pleasure to work for the wonderful M&S restaurant company that Doug and Bill built together. Doug, you touched so many people in so many ways. God Bless.

So sad to hear about Doug, he was one of the finest people I have know. All of us at M&S were his family, we loved him and will miss him. Thank you Doug for everything you did for me.

I hope Doug meets up with my little Italian partner, Jimella Lucas, who harkens from the old days of original Jakes. We had many adventures together as we helped build the reputation that created a legend. He was a kind man.
Nanci Main
Nanci and Jimella's Cafe (formerly The Ark Restaurant)

Heartfelt condolences to Doug's family. As his classmate thru school in Colfax, WA, I will enjoy stories about Doug at our 50th reunion next month. We'll miss him, too, and be sure to give a toast to him.
May you have many happy memories to ease your grief.

I've just learned of Doug's passing. I am so sad to hear this..hard to believe at all. He was a wonderful, sweet and kind man who I'll miss forever. Same with Melanie I hope they are together in Heaven having more great times. God speed ole friend.