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for Douglas Card
BOB BAYLES
July 30, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
mike durning
February 28, 2013
He was my teacher in 1974 doug was the only one who cared how i made out, i am better for it very sorry for your loss.
David Ross
August 13, 2012
I was most sorry to hear of Doug's passing and wish to pass on my sincere condolences to the family.
Don Bliss
August 11, 2012
Sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was an exceptional guy with a gift for teaching and had a great sense of humor that made his classes so memorable. Condolences to his family.
Dale and Cindy Burse
August 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Card family
John & Shirlyn Graber
August 10, 2012
Dear Mrs. Card and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss, It was an honor and privilege to know Doug.
Patricia O'Connor
August 9, 2012
Dear Marie,
I am so very sorry to have just read about your loss. The sweetest memory of you and Doug dancing every New Years Eve ,like teens in love, makes me smile. You are in our prayers.
Dear Sarah and Andrew,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and our hearts. I know your dad was very proud of you both.He was a great man.
Love, Patricia O'Connor and Timothy Riggi
Dan and Connie Stevens
August 9, 2012
To the family of Doug Card--I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Doug for 25 years. He was one of the most honorable ,honest and sincere men I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Bonnie Matters
August 8, 2012
Dear Marie, Sarah, and Andrew,
So sorry about the loss of your beloved husband and father, Doug. I am so glad that he married my best friend, Marie. What a wonderful couple. Doug was not part of our FHS Class of 1967 but at our reunions he mingled as though he had been. You should take such pride in his service to our country and as a terrific teacher. May you find comfort in your memories of him.
God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Love, Bonnie and Bradley Matters
Sandy Mann-Predmore
August 8, 2012
To the Card family,we were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Both of us, Ken Predmore and I...Sandy Mann attended Vo-tech and he is fondly remembered. God Bless.
Cindy DeBlock
August 7, 2012
Marie & Family: Don't know if you remember me but I'm Tim's sister Cindy in Florida. So sorry to hear about your husband. My husband Al had the opportunity way back in the 80's to meet Doug while he was taking welding classes at night at the Vo-Tech. Lots of Love to All of You. Cindy DeBlock
Tom Brown
August 7, 2012
To the family and close friends of Doug; our family passes on the love of our Savour Jesus Christ. I was a student and coworker of Doug's. I studied under Doug between 1977 and 1980. And worked with him in the adult night school program later. Doug laid the foundation for my career in the auto trade, I accredit him and my Lord for my successes in training and award winning accomplishments. I pray now for you the family for comfort from our Lord. Doug now is at peace and we need to know he is always with us through our memories and in spirit.
I too grew up in the Beemerville Church family and have faith that church has the caring and heart of Jesus and will be there for you all. I may be hundreds of miles away but I feel I am with you through the Holy Spirit and wish to comfort you in every way.
August 6, 2012
Sorry for your loss, as an art student, he would let me borrow parts for my mechanical drawings. Jess
Mike Smith
August 6, 2012
Sorry to hear about Doug Card's passing. My condolences go out to his family. I was a student of his from 78-81 and learned many this from him. His referral also gave me the chance to work for his brother John for a few years after I graduated, where I continued to learn more and more of the trade. He will be missed.
Dan price
August 6, 2012
So sorry for the loss. I was a student of his from 94_98. Thanks to him and what i learned i still work on cars to this day. He was the best instructor i ever had and will greatly miss him.
Joe Ibrahim
August 6, 2012
Very sorry to hear about the passing of a beloved auto shop teacher. My condolences to the family. Mr Card taught me many lessons and I have many fond memories of him. Ill never forget him.
Diane Gerstman Trautlein
August 6, 2012
Dear Marie and Family, Im so sorry to learn about Doug passing. May God give you strength. Hold on to your memories of all the year you spended together. You are in my prayers. If you need anything please call no matter what time it is, Im always here for you. love always Diane
August 6, 2012
very sorry to hear about doug are prays are with you.
Gary & Helen Card and Family
James W. Hearon
August 6, 2012
I'm sorry to hear Mr. Card passed, and my sympathy goes to his family. I am a former student of his (1993-1997) and he made an impression on me that will last a lifetime.
Barbara (Haring),Alan,Chris & Nick Shuhnicki
August 6, 2012
To the family of Mr. card .We were so saddened to hear of his passing.I was a student at Sussex Vo-tech class of 1983. My son was a student of Mr. Cards class of 2004.He won shop award for auto shop and has many fond memories of him and now works for the school.
There are so Many wonderful things about your loved one we can not fit into this sorrowful sentiment .
We can't say enough to fill the void you must be feeling and hope only that you know just how many people care and wish to share the memories of his life with you .
May he rest in piece.
Sue (Sisco) Sykes
August 6, 2012
Marie - Heard of the loss of your husband from Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this difficult time in your lives. May fond memories help you get through the tough days ahead. When I think of you it brings back fond memories of our younger days. Take care.
Delonté Williams
August 6, 2012
I am saddened to hear that Mr.Card has passed on. I recently visited his old shop at the school and i could still hear his voice and remember how funny he was! He inspired me to enlist in the Air Force, and to achieve other great things in my life. He was a great role model and teacher. I utilize bits of him that he shared with me still, almost daily and I think of him just as much. He was an exceptional guy and will be missed.
Bonnie Card Steinberger
August 6, 2012
On behalf of my dad and mom Calvin & Vivien Card and my sister Melanie Card Unger please accept our deepest sympathy to all of Doug's family. We will be praying for God's peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Bonnie Card Steinberger
August 6, 2012
On behalf of my dad & mom, Calvin and Vivien Card and my sister Melanie Card Unger, please accept our deepest sympathy to all of Doug's family. We will be praying for God's grace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Bonnie Card Steinberger
August 6, 2012
On behalf of my dad & mom, Calvin and Vivien Card and my sister Melanie Card Unger, please accept our deepest sympathy to all of Doug's family. We will be praying for God's grace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Karen Thiel
August 6, 2012
Marie, I was so saddened to hear of Doug's passing from Rosanne. I had just been talking to your Mom and you guys were in my thoughts so I decided to send him that card recently. I'm so glad I did now. I see by all the entries in this guest book that Doug touched a lot of people in his life. That doesn't surprise me at all as he was one of the nicest people I ever met. I will always remember the fun times we all had together in our spirited youth. I will remember his smile and kindness.
Steve Shadis
August 6, 2012
Doug, "Mr Card" (to me) was a great shop teacher and left a life long impression on me. My deepest sympathies go out to the family. He will really be missed. Vo- Tech Auto Shop 1973-1974
Thomas Huber
August 6, 2012
Marie,
I know I speak on behalf of the many students Doug had through the 32 years he was a teacher. He touched so many peoples lives and I can say there isn't a day that goes by that I didn't remember something he said. He was a very special person. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Gerstmann
August 6, 2012
Marie, I was so sorry to hear about Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Capt. Gerald Thompson
August 5, 2012
On behalf of my brothers Chris Thompson and Kerry Thompson, who had been students of Mr. Card, we convey our deepest, heartfelt sympathies to your family. Mr. Card will be missed by everyone, Captain Gerald Thompson, White Mills, Pennsylvania.
Emil and Inge Kwasnik
August 5, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our deepest sympathy to your, Marie, Sara and Andrew, as well all members of the Card Family.
Stephanie Yowell
August 5, 2012
We were very surprised and saddened to learn of Doug's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
bob clark
August 5, 2012
sorry to hear about Doug you were the best teacher i ever had thanks Doug you will be missede
bob clark
August 5, 2012
sorry to hear about Doug u were the best teacher i ever had u will be miss
Ron & Marie & Rhonda Rome
August 5, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Doug. He always had a smile on his face and laughing. I spent a lot of time with him when he worked for me at the gas station in his younger days. We feel so sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and the entire Card family.
Diana Hovencamp
August 5, 2012
Dear Marie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a very special person and will be sorely missed. If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to ask.
August 5, 2012
In a time such as this, no words would ever be enough to help in the grievance of such a loss of a great person and mentor.
He will never be forgotten.
Todd Kaufman
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlie & Margie Card
August 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. His smile, laughter, and sense of humor will always be remembered. Our sincere sympathy to his family.
Karen Burns/Janulin
August 5, 2012
May u rest in peace mr. Card you were a very nice guy and good teacher. My condolences to all your family. May u live on in spirit and in memories and everyones hearts. So sorry to here of your passing.
Ed Clark
August 5, 2012
Maria and family
Doug and I have been friends for over 60 years and his passing saddens me greatly. Grew up as neighbors and spent all of elementary school and part of high school in the same home room. We were just a couple of "farm boys" in the big city of Sussex. After high school we kinda lost touch but it seemed our lives followed a similar path. First the Air Force then some higher education, not sure our teachers would have picked either of us to go on to more schooling but ya just never know what a couple of farm boys can accomplish once we got away from the farm. Friends had told me how Doug had done and it didn't surprise me a bit. He always made our class reunions better. Talking to everyone in sight as he flashed that smile of his. Oh how he will be missed by us all. He was a good man who became even better when he met and married Marie. Marie you to are something special and I have you in my prayers. Just like Doug, you will always be a member of our class. I'm sending you and all the family my love and prayers.
Ted and Robin Mathews
August 5, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss of Doug Our thoughts and prayers are with all
Robert Zeoli
August 5, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Doug's passing.
We worked together for over 20 years at Sussex Tech.
A great teacher.
We will miss him.
August 5, 2012
I am saddened to hear of Doug's passing. I knew him at Sussex High School,he of the Class of '64,and as a Beemerville neighbor. Doug always had a great sense of humor, always was accepting of everyone, and always brought energy and enthusiasm to everything. He will be missed. I pray that God may fill with grace and peace the emptiness his family and friends now feel. Jack Postma, Sussex HS Class of '65
August 5, 2012
Dear Marie,
I am so sorry and shocked at Doug's passing. All though we didn't always see each other we were always good friends since we were ninteen and riding to Lincoln Tech in Newark together. I pray God's blessing on you and your family and I pray that Doug's with the Lord right now. Doug was a great guy.
Bob Bayles
Ann Valkema Van Houw
August 5, 2012
Dear Marie and family,
Our deepest Sympathy to all of the Card family. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you at this time. We will miss Doug at our S.H.S. reunion this week. Both Marie and Doug were a joy to have at the past reunions. Love, Ann (Valkema) Van Houw
Warren and Shari Carman
August 5, 2012
We were so sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
Cheryl Thom
August 5, 2012
I will miss Doug's smile but will hold my memories of him deep in my heart. He always made me smile and lit my day whenever I saw him. God Bless his soul as he moves on with so many of our family before him.
Carole & Jerry Hough
August 5, 2012
So very sorry to hear of Doug's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all the Card family.
Ron Snyder
August 5, 2012
So sorry to the family for your loss. RIP Mr. Card thank you for all the great knowledge from school you were a great teacher and friend.
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