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1947
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2023
Douglas Pike Obituary
Doug arrived in Omaha in 1968 to visit his brother, Ken. During his visit, he met Ethel, wooing her with free fuel and proposing to her soon after. She said yes, and they wed on May 17, 1969. In June 1970, Doug became a father to Jeffery, who lived only a few weeks and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. A year later, he became the father to Kimberly, then Kevin, and lastly, Christine. He will be remembered most for his deep love and dedication to his family and pure adoration for his grandchildren.
After a long battle with kidney disease, Doug peacefully passed away at home with his wife and children by his side on July 17, 2023.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM on September 5, 2023, at The Salvation Army Omaha Citadel Corps (3738 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131).
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Matt
August 30, 2023
I always enjoyed speaking with Doug. I knew him as a very kind and loving man. He taught a Sunday School class at the Omaha Citadel Corps for several years and was very faithful to that responsibility. Doug volunteered in many other ways and was always extremely helpful.
He has his own biological grand-children, but he was also seen as a "grand-pa" figure to many other young people around the church.
I remember coming out to his house for a fireworks show once and it was a show to remember! He had this giant piece of plywood and launched a considerable amount of explosives off to the joy of all those present.
I'm glad to have some memories of Doug and to have had the chance to know him over the years.
Dave and Debbie Knapp
August 23, 2023
Ethel, I so deeply sorry to hear about Doug. Debbie and I are passing on our deepest condolences. Dave and Debbie.
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