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Douglas Canning Obituary

Canning, Douglas Born July 4, 1919 in Wayne, Nebraska. Doug, 96, died on Feb 20, 2016 of natural causes. Preceded in death by beloved wife Betty and daughter Cheryl Murphy. Survived by son Doug, Jr (Edie), daughter Patricia Biles (Lacey), grandchildren Jennifer Carter, Leslie Purgason, Courtney Canning, Michael Biles, Stephen Biles; and six great grandkids. After graduating from Wayne State College, Doug entered the Army-Air Corps. He was a highly-decorated veteran of WWll, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Doug was the last surviving member of the Yamamoto Shoot-Down mission. After military service, he taught Science for 13 years in Apopka. Services will be held at the Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd, 331 Lake Ave, Maitland at 12 noon, April 21st.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 18, 2016.

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Melissa Boreman

February 13, 2017

I am missing you and so honored that I had the chance to know you.

Jean Lazarus Littiken

April 20, 2016

I had Mr. Canning for science. He was a good teacher. May God be with his family and give each one the comfort and peace needed during this difficult time!

Jean Lazarus Littiken

BG(R) Donald Barnhart

April 18, 2016

Colonel Doug was a real American Hero having served his country in three of its conflicts to insure our freedoms were preserved. The longevity he enjoyed allowed many of us to know and appreciate him as an individual and value his contributions. His Legacy places him in history as a military hero and a citizen of the greatest nation in the world.

Rex Barber, Jr.

April 18, 2016

I have many fond memories of Doug at gatherings of the Yamamoto pilots. He was a good friend of my father, Rex Barber. With his passing another page on WWII history is turned. God bless the Greatest generation. Fly safe Doug.

A C

April 18, 2016

To the Canning family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dearly loved Douglas. May the many fond and happy memories always warm your hearts. And may the loving prayer with a promise found in Matthew 6:9-13 give you some peace and comfort during this difficult time.

April 18, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family. May you continue to cherish the memories you have and remember that God is there for us like it tells us 1 Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

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