Douglas Gordon Wanke

August 31, 1963 – October 10, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing

of our son and brother, Doug, in Vancouver, BC.

Doug was born in Winnipeg and attended school in Windsor Park.

Doug spent his younger years going up to Grand Marais with his family,

where he spent time playing in the sand dunes, bike riding, and going

to the beach. Later on, summers were spent at the family cottage at Hillside Beach.

From a young age, Doug loved tuning into various radio

stations, usually through the shortwave radio his dad gave him.

Whenever you visited Doug, he would usually have music playing. After

high school, Doug started what would end up being a 30 plus year

career in the hotel industry.

In 1988, Doug went to visit a friend in Vancouver and fell in love with

the city. When he came back to Winnipeg and encountered a

snowstorm, his mind was set. Within a couple of months, he packed up

and moved to Vancouver. Doug started work at the Marriot Hotel, now

the Pinnacle Harbourfront, and was there for 30 years. During his time

there, Doug frequently mentored new staff and was known for his quick

smile.

Doug was predeceased by his father, Gordon, and his Aunty Bernice.

Doug will be sadly missed and remembered by his mother Janice,

brother Greg, sister Colleen and his niece Elizabeth. The family would

like to extend a special thank you to Doug's friend, Hugh, who has

helped the family immensely during this difficult time. We would also

like to thank the staff of the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel for sharing

their memories of 'Dougie' with our family.

Doug, words cannot express how much we miss you. We love you.