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Douglas Aspen Obituary

Douglas Arnold Aspen, 76, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale with his family by his side. The son of Clifford Aspen and Gerda Fallon Aspen, Doug was born in 1945 in Harvey, IL. He was a military veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, Doug became a Master Jeweler and owner of Aspen Jewelry on Galt Ocean Mile. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his loving family. Doug is survived by his partner, Ellie Hayes; daughters Thresa Aspen Grove of Roswell, GA and Jennifer Aspen of Fort Lauderdale; son, Devin Aspen (Keri Bodine) of Fort Lauderdale He also leaves his grand children, Dylan, Makenzie, Ayniyah, Kailey, Kyle and Calex. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald Aspen and John Aspen. Doug will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at a future date, with interment at South Florida VA Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Nov. 1, 2021.

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Jennifer Aspen

October 21, 2023

Two year´s tomorrow daddy- I miss more every day that passes :(

Ayniyah Aspen-March

March 17, 2022

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Ayniyah Aspen-March

March 17, 2022

I miss you dad- it isnt getting any easier... it is getting harder the more days go by I realize that you arent coming home. I love you twin!

MARCI MILLION

November 5, 2021

My very deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Doug Aspen, who was an exceptional person and a loss to this world. I knew Doug through his son, Devin, with whom I have worked daily since he was in high school. So I had the opportunity to see the love, concern and attention he gave not only to Devin, but to all his children and grandchildren on a daily basis through pictures shared and stories told. Doug was a caring father and grandfather who spent endless hours fishing, bicycling, traveling and just hanging out with his family. He loved his life and made the most of it, leaving a lovely legacy for his family. I wish you all only good memories and continue to pray for you as you grieve the loss of this person so dear to you.

Jennifer

November 2, 2021

I miss you dad!

Marines of the Marine Corps League Naples, Florida

November 1, 2021

The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Douglas Arnold Aspen for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L´Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.

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