Obituary of Douglas Allan Lede

Douglas Allan Lede

(January 1, 1967 - September 8, 2018)

Douglas Allan Lede of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the age of 51 years.

Douglas was born on January 1st, 1967 to Lawrence and Barbara Lede in Camrose, Alberta. He was a Centennial baby and also a New Year’s baby that year for Camrose. 

Doug grew up on the family farm until he was seven when the family moved to New Norway. Doug loved tinkering with cars, dirt biking and skidooing. He loved driving anything with wheels. 

After working in muffler shops and long haul trucking in Alberta, Doug moved to Dawson Creek, BC and worked in a muffler shop, then changed careers and drove an oilfield winch truck. 

In 2001, Doug’s health began to decline and he moved to Camrose to be closer to family. Doug was diagnosed with MS shortly after. 

Doug is survived by his mother Barbara; brother Bruce (Judy); sisters Roxanne (Tim), Diane (Perry), and Cheryl; he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his father Lawrence in 1994. 

A Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. Interment has taken place in the New Norway Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Douglas's memory may be made to MS Society.