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Douglas Kane Obituary
He was born November 18, 1955 in New York, graduated high school from Shadyside Academy in Pittsburgh in 1973 and from the Merchant Marine Academy in 1977.
Doug worked as a Process Control Engineer for the nuclear industry and was at Three Mile Island to clean up after the 1979 accident. In 1985 he moved to Ohio where he worked as the Director of IT for Wickens, Herzer and Panza and then started an IT Consulting company US Microshare and then KCS Systems, Inc. In 2001, Doug opened Sandstone Stables in Amherst where he bred Egyptian Arabian horses and Icelandic horses. He was involved with the US Icelandic Horse Congress. In 2005, Doug served as president of the Amherst Marching Comets Booster club for two years. In 2007 Doug, along with his co-author Christy Wood, published a book, "Ariel's Journey".
He is survived by his children Sean Kane (Tara) of Milwaukee Wisconsin, David Kane (Angie) of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Adam Kane of Stuttgart Germany, grandchildren Felicity and Carter and his brother Damon Kane (Michele) of Philadelphia PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents Royal and June Kane.
There will be a private family celebration of life gathering in Milwaukee Wisconsin next month.
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Kane
Cindy JordanSchutz
June 7, 2011
To the family of Doug Kane, my 11 year old daughter just finished his book and loved it so much we began looking for Book 2, and realized quickly that something was wrong, as there was no book. We have found Mr. Kane's obituary here, and just want to extend heartfelt sympathies to his family. His words will certainly live on to all the young ladies who loved every word of his book. Sincerely, The Schutz family in Arizona
March 30, 2011
Ariel's Journey is a wonderful imaginative book.
My sympathy for the family and friends of Doug Kane.
Respectfully - christina romano puckett
Raven
March 30, 2011
Just a note to let you know that your family is in my thoughts. I enjoyed reading Doug's book.
Jodi
February 18, 2011
I care and share in your sadness. I love you my friends Doug and Margo.
Claudia Hemminger
February 10, 2011
I worked with Doug while he was the IT Director at Wickens Herzer & Panza back in the 1980s and no matter what time of the night I would call with a computer problem, he was always cheerful and helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with his children and family during this difficult time.
Darlene Huntley
February 8, 2011
What a Blessing it was to know Doug and share even the short amount of time with him. Thanks for the experience of riding your Icelandics and other horses at your stables. My children and I really enjoyed it. May you truly have peace now.
Ray Kershaw
February 8, 2011
Doug was a special Guy always smileing and helpful.
Ray Kershaw
Mike Baker
February 8, 2011
Doug was an incredible boss and mentor; always giving unselfishly of his experiences and knowledge. His friendship and leadership live on in the lives he touched.
Doug sharing one of his horses with our boys.
February 7, 2011
As a family we count it a privilege to count Doug as a dear friend. We shared many meals together as a family around our table in Amherst. My boys loved to jump on Doug's lap and listen as he would read stories aloud to them. It was fun to visit his stables where he would share his beloved Icelandic horses with us. Once we had a fun-filled weekend together with Doug at Kalahari. The most precious time we had together, though, was the time we shared discovering God's incredible promises in his Word. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Love, Scott & Joy Humphreys.
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