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Douglas Norland Obituary
Passed peacefully at home in Chevy Chase, Maryland on May 2, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 8, 1945, to Maurice and Naomi Norland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Jack, Jean, and Paul Norland. He married Barbara Jean Innes in Detroit in August, 1969. He earned his bachelor and master's degree in economics at the University of Michigan and a doctorate of business administration at Indiana University. He worked as an economist and held positions at the University of Maryland, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Alliance to Save Energy, the Battelle Memorial Institute and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He was an avid bowler and golfer and also loved art, music, reading and travel as well as spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Erik Norland of London, England, his sister Joan Strokis and his cousin Dean Norland as well as many nieces and nephews. Service private.
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Dianne Hyland
May 12, 2025
My sincere condolences to you all. Doug was my first bowling partner when I joined the league. A gentleman, a friend, and a darn good bowler. I'm still working on getting that 7 pin like you showed me, Doug! Rest in Peace, my friend. I will miss you.
Dianne
David Schaffer
May 11, 2025
I knew Doug from bowling. He was a serious bowler and very good at it. He was always a gentleman and very kind in giving me tips to help me improve my game. He will be missed.
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