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Douglas McLeod Obituary

Doug McLeod, 45, of Antelope, died April 11. Forever in our hearts, he was a beloved father, husband and son. He is survived by wife Debbie, children Griffin and Eloise, parents Joe and Linda McLeod of Lincoln and siblings Dennis McLeod of Wilton and Nancy Niece of Orangevale. If desired, donations can be made to the Be the Match Foundation (bethematch.org) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org).

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Published by Sacramento Bee on Apr. 20, 2014.

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April 25, 2014

Doug I am still shocked that you have passed. The emptiness I feel is unbearable at times. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow!! Until we meet again!!

Sally Gredvig

April 25, 2014

To the McLeod Family: "Weeping is the lonely but necessary work of grief." Personally, I believe weeping is best done together". Please know that I am weeping with you. It is always difficult to loose a loved one, and Doug was especially well loved.

April 25, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bette Balvanz

April 24, 2014

Doug, you fought a good fight. Rest well my friend. My heart goes out to your family and parents. May they find comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering. Til we meet again.

Don McEachern

April 22, 2014

I had the wonderful luck to work with Doug during his time with Ritchie Brothers. He was a true gentleman and never hesitated when you asked for help with something. Doug will be so dearly missed by all his friends and Ritchie Bros family but never forgotten. Until we meet again. Donnie

Mike Brenner

April 22, 2014

Doug will be missed by all of us at Ritchie Bros. He was a great team member and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family .

Julie vera

April 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. Douglas was a very sweet guy. It was my privilege to care for him. My he rest peacefully now without any pain.

Tommy Lovell

April 21, 2014

You will be missed!! He was a great guy, with a great personality. It is such a shock of the news of his passing. I send my condolences to his family. God Bless and my thoughts are with you!

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