Douglas Alvin Anderson

Born in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan April 12, 1942. Douglas (Doug) passed away September 23, 2024 after a long battle with diabetes and dementia. Service of thanksgiving for Doug’s life was held at Pilgrim United Church, Edmonton October 5; followed by interment at Westlawn, October 7, 2024.

Left to mourn is partner Bonnie Robbins; daughter Danielle (Anderson) Zanardo; and granddaughter Kenyon Zanardo. Doug is survived by loving sisters Shirley Butner and Janice Fedorus (husband Allen) and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by first wife (Danielle’s mother) Shirley Moore. Remembered by Bonnie’s children Carol, Todd and Christopher (wife Ellie) Robbins.

Doug was predeceased by parents Alvin and Emma Anderson; brothers Ross and Wayne Anderson; sisters Marlene Arden and Linda Anderson.

Doug was a great fan of stock car racing and; with brother Wayne in the pit, he raced on local tracks in Langley, BC. He loved the outdoors and had fond memories of goose hunts near Hanna, Alberta. He camped and paddled in Alberta and BC. Always restless, Doug turned his hand to several careers. As a young man Doug joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He was a successful realtor, then entrepreneur in Langley, BC. While living near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico he had a kayaking tour company. Upon returning to Edmonton, Doug worked for Integrated Concrete Concepts. He was proud of the buildings along Broadmore Blvd in Sherwood park.

Many thanks to Dr. Zehra Vicaruddin, LPNs and HCAs for the gentle, expert care he received at Shasta Care Community.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Association.