S. Douglas Wing

Our dear husband, father, and grandfather left his earthly life on February 23, 2025 after facing the challenges of dementia for many years. Doug was born in Provo, Utah, on August 27, 1946 and was the oldest child of Sherman and Elayne Hinckley Wing. He was raised in Provo along with his siblings, Bob, Becky, and Michele. He grew up in a strict but loving home where his parents stressed the importance of hard work and education. His first job was delivering newspapers on his bicycle, often being accompanied by his dog, Nipper. Doug graduated from Provo High in 1964 and was proud to be a Bulldog. He loved his classmates and looked forward to seeing them at their reunions.

Doug attended college at Brigham Young University and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He then went to medical school at the University of Utah and graduated in 1971. He was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society and was awarded the Florence Strong award for extraordinary patient care and compassion. He married Mary Ellen Schofield in the Salt Lake LDS temple on May 22,1970. After his internship at the University of Utah, he and Mary Ellen moved to San Francisco where he completed his residency in radiology, followed by a one year neuroradiology fellowship at the University of California at San Francisco.

At the completion of his residency, he returned to the University of Utah where he became a faculty member of the radiology department and an assistant professor in the College of Medicine. In 1981 he accepted an invitation to join a private group of radiologists at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah. The outstanding radiology members in that group were like brothers to him, and during the next thirty years, his association with them and the newer partners blessed and enriched his life. He loved his profession and always wanted to progress in learning new facts and techniques to make the correct diagnosis.



While working at Utah Valley hospital, he had the opportunity to serve in many leadership roles, including serving as president of the medical staff. He cared deeply about treating patients, technologists, and other physicians with respect and kindness. It was important for him to take time in the reading room explaining the medical findings from X-rays to the doctors or patients' families. After retiring in 2012, he and Mary Ellen were able to pursue their passion for traveling to many places throughout the world. His favorite yearly vacation, however, was in Lake Pend Oreille in northern Idaho.

Even as a teenager, physical fitness was a priority for Doug. Some of his favorite activities were playing tennis and golf with his dad and brother. Later in his life, he went to the Provo Rec center almost on a daily basis. He liked to go running, roller blading, biking, scuba diving, and skiing. He claimed that being on the slopes of Sundance or Deer Valley on a sunny day was a glimpse of the Celestial Kingdom.

Music was also an element that greatly enriched his life. He learned to play the trumpet early in his life and continued to use this talent in school marching bands as well as the symphonic band and orchestra at BYU. One of his favorite traditions was playing the trumpet on the Fourth of July to awaken the neighbors for the patriotic service and breakfast.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in any calling he was given. Home teaching and ministering in the Oak Hills 5th ward were of utmost importance. He dearly loved the members of the Oak Hills 8th Ward where he served as bishop for over eight years. Another highlight of his church service was serving as a branch president at the Provo MTC. This was a cherished experience for him and Mary Ellen. His service with love and devotion bore evidence of his testimony of the Savior and His restored gospel.

His family was always the top priority in his life. He loved being a grandfather to his 19 grandchildren and was happiest when he was with them either at Disneyland or at home eating their favorite ice cream together. His counsel, example, and unconditional love will continue to bless the lives of his family.

Doug is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen; sons, Jeffrey (Melissa), Ryan (Debra), Gregory (Elisabeth); and daughter, Jennifer Reilly (Christopher). He is also survived by his brother, Robert (Pamela) and sisters, Rebecca Davis (Michael) and Michele (Douglas) Whatcott.

The family wishes to sincerely thank the many caregivers at Ashford Care Center for the kind, patient, and loving care they gave to Doug each day, as well as the hospice personnel, Jordan and Kim.

If you wish to honor Doug in some way, he would be pleased if you made a contribution to a missionary or to the general missionary fund.

A viewing will be held on Friday, February 28 from 6-8pm at the Nelson Mortuary, 4780 N University Ave, Provo. An additional viewing will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:30-10:45am at the Oak Hills 5th Ward chapel, 1960 N. 1500 E. in Provo. The funeral service will begin at 11:00am, and the burial will be at the Provo Cemetery.