KIRKPATRICK
John Douglas
February 10, 1939 - June 12, 2024
With heavy hearts and much love, we announce the passing of Doug Kirkpatrick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Doug was born in Drumheller and was proud to call Hussar home for the next 85 years. Purchasing his first piece of equipment, a CAT D6, was the beginning of building a successful construction company. Doug’s Earthmoving started in 1977 and is still in operation today.
Doug had a strong work ethic, but he also made time for family and friends. Throughout their 53 years together, Doug and Shirley enjoyed curling, golfing, camping, going on numerous cruises, and spending winters with friends in Arizona. Doug loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he was very proud of all their accomplishments.
Doug was young at heart, a model of kindness and positivity, and he will be dearly missed.
Doug is survived and lovingly remembered by his children, Sherri Snydmiller (Dan) and Ryan Kirkpatrick (Kristi). He will be missed by his grandchildren: Erica Thew (Mitch), Jessica Douglass (Scott), Danielle Dougan (Jared), Jared, Adam, & Megan Kirkpatrick, and 2 great-grandsons, Dax Thew and Liam Douglass.
Doug is also survived by his siblings: Margaret Munro, Winnie Peake (Hughie), Andy Kirkpatrick, & David Kirkpatrick (Judy), as well as brothers-in law Larry Gross & Allan Gross (Lucienne), sister-in-law Joanne Murtagh (Gregg), and numerous special nieces and nephews.
Doug was pre-deceased by his best friend and Wife Shirley Kirkpatrick, parents, Jack & Jess Kirkpatrick, in-laws Phillip & Ella Gross, brother-in-law Nick Munro, sister-in-law Yvette Gross, and son-in-law Ed Sage.
The family would like to thank Dr. Wang for his dedicated care, and the staff at Strathmore Hospital for their compassionate support during Doug’s time there.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hussar Community Hall, at 2:00 p.m. If you so desire, donations in Doug’s memory will be gratefully accepted by the Hussar Cemetery Fund or the Hussar Ag Society.
To send condolences, please visit Doug’s obituary at www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.
Wheatland Funeral Home, Strathmore, AB 403-934-4404
