Douglas Bruce Gillespie

“Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind:

Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave,

I know.  But I do not approve.  And I am not resigned.”

Edna St. Vincent Millay

And we are not resigned...

Husband, father, Dude (grandfather), brother, friend, associate, acquaintance.  Kind, intelligent, witty.  Doug was the best of all of these.  And Doug was brave.  He attacked his illness like he did every other challenge in his life: With determination and belief in himself. 

Douglas Bruce Gillespie was born July 18, 1953, in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.  He left us on October 6th, 2014, at the age of 61.  Doug leaves as legacy his wife Monica, daughter Ali, son Jordan, grandchildren Ryley and Kayla, and son-in-law Aaron. He also leaves sister Karen and brother Greg and families.  The consummate athlete, Doug was involved in team handball, rugby, soccer, slo-pitch, coaching Monica’s soccer teams, and, of course, his beloved golf.  The consummate adventurer, Doug and Monica travelled many exotic places, beginning their life together in Africa, returning later to safari, playing rugby and coaching soccer at the World Masters in Australia, cruising in Greece, eating in Istanbul, and cycling in Italy, to name only a few.  The consummate father-Dude, Doug was never happier than when he was attending or coaching one of Ali’s or Jordan’s or Ryley’s or Kayla’s activities, including attending Ryley’s football games this fall.

Doug was a well-known businessman in the Regina and Saskatoon communities, building and growing his business and mentoring young entrepreneurs.  He always made time to speak with young entrepreneurs.  He was also a major contributor to--and volunteer of--many of Saskatoon’s major sporting events, and he was instrumental in establishing a Beads of Courage chapter in Saskatchewan.  As a result of Doug’s many activities, Doug made and retained many life-long, loyal friends.  This was never more evident as in the past few months, and Monica, Ali, and Jordan thank all of you for your love and support for Doug.  In lieu of flowers, Doug has requested that donations be directed to Beads of Courage or to the Meewasin Valley Authority.  In closing, Doug will be sorely missed by those who had the pleasure and honour to work with him in any capacity.  We bid you to go gentle, Doug, but we are not resigned. The Celebration of Doug's Life will be held at Circle Drive Alliance Church (3035 Preston Ave South) on Friday, October 10th at 1 pm. Arrangements in care of Cheryl Carlson - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200)