Douglas Raymond Moore

A Tribute to Dad
With heavy hearts and great sadness, we share the news that Douglas Raymond Moore, 78, of Blaine, Washington passed away comfortably Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Though gravely ill, in his final few days he showed signs of recognition to those around him, a testament to the strength of his mind and will till the end.
Doug was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on January 24th, 1947, to Raymond & Sarah (MacDonald) Moore. He was a (pretty) good student, but excelled in sports – football and hockey being his favorites. During his youth, he was a member of the Boys Brigade and international travel with them sparked a lifelong love of adventure and exploration. Soon after his high school graduation he struck out on his own and spent a year working and traveling in Europe. Throughout the rest of his life, he regaled his friends and family with stories of the many adventures he enjoyed during that time overseas. It was an eye-opening experience that shaped him into the man so many knew.
During this time away from home, he met an English woman who would become his first wife - Jacqueline. Their first child, Samantha, was born while Doug and Jacqueline were living in England. Shortly after Samantha's birth, the family left England to live in Ontario, where Doug attended University. When Doug completed his degree, the family moved to British Columbia where their second child, Matthew, was born. Doug loved being a father and did all he could to raise his children safely, providing support and strength in all the many ways a great father does. Through his examples of kindness, thoughtfulness, understanding and trust, he taught his kids how to be the best they could be, for themselves and for others.
A magnanimous man with a lust for life, Doug invited many people into his circle, and so became a part of many others' circles. Repeatedly, he helped out friends in need by welcoming them into his home until they could get back on their feet or by travelling afar to be with them. Doug was always right there taking care of others and never expecting or asking anything in return but friendship and love. It was his charming, peaceful, and calming presence that will be remembered by so many. With a laugh and a smile that was as sincere and honest as his big heart, he was the best man to have with you in the darkest most difficult times or the brightest and most beautiful of days. He always knew how to make a situation fun and entertaining with his words of wisdom and compassionate perspective... "You always have Options - never forget that".
During these happy, satisfying years, Doug met Mary. With their marriage, he felt he'd found a match, life partner and best friend with whom to share his pastimes and passions.
As a people person, gifted with creativity and imagination as well as the ability to start and hold conversations effortlessly, there rarely were any moments of silence around Doug. Those traits also made him successful in sales during his working years. After his retirement, he discovered another passion in life, his cigar club. Here was a place that was the natural culmination of all things Doug truly enjoyed – relaxing over a good drink and a great cigar, watching Canucks hockey on a big screen television, telling tall tales, surrounded by the warmth and camaraderie of good friends. He found his Nirvana. He forged some of his deepest friendships here and anyone could see the twinkle in his eye when he spoke of the club and those in it. It was certainly a great source of laughter and joy to him, which was a full circle gift to a man who spread those same sentiments all his life.
Doug will be missed by many, certainly none more so than his children, his wife, his sister and his grand-daughters Maya and Lily, whom he cherished. With family and friends in many corners of the world, he brought together people from all walks of life to be a part of his. People could sense how genuine and affectionate his heart was. So it is now with full hearts that we wish Douglas well in his next great adventure, and we know that he will bring all those in his heart with him. Farewell for now to a Great Soul, always remembered and forever loved.