Name: Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery
Address: Colorado Springs, CO

My deepest sympathies to the Torfin family.

Oh dear Doug, I feel your presence with me. There has been so many ways you've touched us from beyond over the last week. I guess you are a caretaker for eternity now. 
I'm so glad you're my brother. Pray for me, you're my personal prayer chain. Love you forever!

Doug...my heart is broken! You were one of a kind, super smart,funny and always with the wise cracks. Working with you and Chuck made work FUN Take care, now everyday of golf is a beautiful day

My heart is broken,you left to soon but I know in my heart that you are in God's loving arms and Dad & Mom where their in Heaven to greet you. I will always remember that GREAT smile,as soon as you entered the room that smile was there. Jan & David you will always have great memores of him,keep them in your heart & he will always be with you Love Karen

Doug... We all spent a lot of time together many years ago... Remember Lance's wedding... From the number of entries here it looks like you have many friends now just like you did back then. Our thoughts are with your family

My thoughts and prayers go out to Jan, Dave and family.  Doug had such an easy laugh and was one of the few people that I could always count on.  Thanks for the memories.

It was a pleasure to have known such a great person enjoyed working with him in Arizona.

When you watch the neigherhood boys growing up, You never think you will see their Obit before your own. So very sorry for your loss . You were always a special family who grew up with my own children & We know you will support each other at this very sad time. God bless you all. Our prayers & thoughts are with you all.. Fran & Lloyd Schroeder nee Reopelle

Doug will truly be missed but never forgotten.  Prayers to the family that God may ease their grief and guide them through this difficult time!

It was truly a pleasure working with Doug, I was in the District Office when he came here from Arizona so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers for all of Doug's family.

Jan and David.  Thinking of you both with love and prayers.

I very much enjoyed working with Doug at CTL. He always had a smile and was always an up beat personality. A great guy, always ready to help out.

To a great friend,you will be missed.Thoughts for jan and dave and family. Save me and mark a tee time,but not too early!

The memories that we all will share will be wonderful.  It will make us smile as well as cry.  We will see our friend Doug again.  He was a special friend and confidant. He will be missed by one and all.  Love you man.  May your family find comfort in the fond memories.

My thoughts and prayers for all of Doug's family and friends.  So very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear of Doug's. Doug was a pleasure to work with. He was a big help to me at CTL. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

In deepest sympathy of your loss.  We are all going to miss Doug immensely.  He was one who gave of himself always to help others.  May God's peace and comfort be with Jan and the family at this time.

I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Doug's passing.  Doug, Janet and David were wonderful neighbors of mine and through that, Janet and I have been friends for many years. My thoughts go out to this wonderful family, for they have lost a great man, husband and father.

I was surprised and saddened to hear of Doug's death.I have a lot of good memories of Doug.  My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Thank you for all the memories, life lessons and teachings. I am extremely grateful for our time spent together over the years & nothing like a couple Irish guys getting down & dirty :). You will be missed and I look forward to golfing in the luxury of the Prince of Peace on the other side - rest in peace my friend...with much love, The MacIntyre's.

I was so sorry to hear of Doug's passing.  Angels are carrying thoughts and prayers to your family.

The Svir cousins have lost a wonderful cous that will be remembered and missed.Thinking of the Torfin family, losing another way too young!

The Torfin Family,
Thank you Jan for sharing Doug with Larry and I.
May you find Comfort in Memories.
Like your son said we will see Doug again.
John 5:25-29..This promise is from God who does not lie.

Our deepest condolences to the Torfin Family.

Rip Doug you were a great guy and someone we all looked up to and want to be like.

Doug along with you Joe and Chuck my transition to Colorado Springs was as good as good could be those were fine times working in Security and Fountain along with a good cup of coffee never will forget

My heart goes out to the Torfin family. What a great man, and what a great person. I got to know Doug through my friendship with Dave. A big hug goes out to the nicest lady I've ever met in Janet. I will keep the Torfin family in my thoughts and prayers.

Doug along with you Joe and Chuck my transition to Colorado Springs was as good as good can be those were fine times working in Security and Fountain and a good cup of coffee will never forget

Thoughts and prayers for all of Doug's friends and family. Some of the best times of my life at work and off work were with Doug and his family.He could do anything and was always ready to help you.Always a great friend. Whenever any of the old crew get together there is always some Doug Torfin stories,always.What a great, humble guy.

Thoughts and prayers for Doug's Family.  We have lost an extremely kind and knowledgeable person.   Sheri

What a smile, such a great since of humor. I will not forget you Doug! Our thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

We all have a time,Doug's was Monday night.We don't have control over that time.only our Lord knows!!
I rejoice not for Doug's death, but for his new Life in heaven!!! Knowing Doug new Jesus should bring us all great joy.
Thank you Lord for calling Doug and for his answer!!
See you on the other side friend.....Love you Brother!!
Praying for the Family. God Bless

I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are going to his family.

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Doug's death.  Since we both worked at the Company, we feel honored and privileged to have known him.  He was a great guy and he will be greatly missed.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jim and Kathy Wagner

My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug's family and all of the Torfin's.  It is a very shocking loss.  God Bless,   Gary

I am sending my prayers for Dougs Family along with Chucks.    It was a pleasure working with Doug.  He was courteous even when he didn't want to drive to Limon in a blizzard.  Doug you will be missed.

Doug, thank you for being a part of my life working with you.  What a great guy.  I did enjoy many moments with you and working with you through my life.  I love you man.  God bless you and sorry you have left so many of us whom cared for you and loved you in our life times.  God has a plan for all of us and God must have needed you.  We all love you Doug and your family.  Hope to play golf with you and the Lord Jesus again someday.  What a great guy, Dan and Jan Winings

So very sorry and shocked to hear of Doug's passing...prayers to his family...

We are stunned by the news of Dougs passing and want to let you know we are thinking and saying Prayers for all of Dougs Family.

RIP Doug. There are so many fond memories of you that I have that I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.

Although we never worked closely with one another, You were a family member of this path we have chosen thru the work we do. Many prayers and well wishes for those you've left behind. See you on the other side.

So sorry for your loss. I grew up down the street from the Torfins. He was a great man from a wonderful family. Will always have good memories.

My prayers go out to you family and friend, it has been 40 years since we saw each other but I will always remember you as a terrific big brother.
Bobbi (Reopelle) Taylor

It was my privilege and honor to have known you. You taught me, far more than I could have ever taught you. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. 

James Spears (CTL-Colorado Springs, CO)

I first met Doug through Ice Hockey in Phoenix. He was my oldest child's coach.  We both worked for the phone company We both some how ended up working together in Colorado Springs. Their is nothing that Doug could not accomplish. He was a good friend to all he came into contact with Doug will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to  his family

It was great knowing you. Our thoughts and prays go out to your family. RIP

To a good friend and dedicated man.You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones. You will not be forgotten my friend.

My prayers and sympathy for all who knew and loved you.  You will be missed.

To my good friend - You are a good man who will be missed.  Thanks for everything.  My thoughts to Jan and Dave and all the friends and family.

My sympathy goes out to all of Doug's family and friends.. especially all of the Centurylink brothers he had and loved golfing with. He was always a pleasure to work with and he will be sorely missed!  RIP Doug

RIP my childhood friend.  My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and loved ones.

Praying for comfort and strength for Jan and Dave. Rest in peace buddy...we will sure miss you...promise to never forget you and always love you.

R I P Doug, it was my honor to know and work with you. Thoughts and prayers to the family and may God comfort them in this time of need.

Praying for God to comfort and give peace to the friends and family of Doug.  He will be missed by the LRAC at his company.

OBITUARY

Doug Torfin

8 December, 1954 – 4 April, 2016

Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

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