Passed away at the Fairview Personal Care Home, Brandon MB, on Saturday March 7, 2020, at the age of 91 years, Douglas Glenn Birch, of Treherne MB.
Doug leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Lois (nee Waggoner), sons Trent Birch (Rose) of Holland, Kevin Birch (Angeline) of Winnipeg, daughter Leigh Wood (Kevin) of Brandon; seven grandchildren, Craig, Christine (Ken), Lynne (Laurie), CiJae (Marcus), Michelle, Marc (Alicia), Taylor (Rory), nine great grandchildren as well as numerous extended relatives.
Doug was predeceased by his parents Joseph & Miriam Birch and by numerous brothers & sisters.
Dad was born on January 23,1929 in Neepawa Manitoba to Joseph and Sarah Birch. He is the youngest of 13 and was the only surviving member of the family. He received his education in Eden and Neepawa. At the age of 22, he began a career with Pettit Painting & Decorating and continued to work there until 1961 when he started with United Grain Growers.
In 1952, he married Lois Waggoner and in 1954, they had their first son, Douglas Trent. 2 years later, they had their second son Kevin Dale. 4 years later, a daughter, Cheryl Leigh.
In 1988, he retired from United Grain Growers after working for the company for 27 years.
Dad was a friend to so many. Always a smile or acknowledgement to anyone he met. He loved to and always had to be busy. He was an avid sports participant and spectator. He was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame twice..once with Eden and once with the Neepawa cubs. He was very active in the community…a volunteer ambulance and firefighter and eventually Deputy Fire Chief. He loved his family…his wife , Lois of 67 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His passing has left a hole but also so many great memories as husband, Dad, Grandpa and friend. Your suffering has ended Dad. Rest In Peace. You are loved.
A Come & Go Tea will be held on Saturday March 14, 2020 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Treherne Villa, Treherne MB. Cremation has taken place. Interment will take place at a later in the Woodlands Cemetery.
Friends that so desire, memorial donations can be made in Doug’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415-1st ST. Brandon MB, R7A 2W8 or to a charity of choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Douglas Glenn Birch Saturday March 7th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Holland, Province: Manitoba