On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022, Doug was unexpectedly called home to meet his Heavenly Father. He was no doubt welcomed with Jesus’ words “Well done, good and faithful servant”.
Doug was a dedicated husband to Yvonne of 64 years, and a proud father to Gayla, Lori-Anne, and Debbie. Much loved father-in-law to Tony Matos, Ken McDonell, & Trevor Stach. Beloved Grandpa to Jason & Shantelle, Taylor & Sarah, Jared, Kali, Brodie & Logan. Great-grandpa to Nova. Big Brother to Barb (Russell) Black & Beth (Peter) Foggin.
Doug spent his life serving God in many different ministries, including directing Youth For Christ in Belleville & Calgary in their early married years, working at Gospel Films in Michigan, and selling WORD RECORDS music & books to Bible Bookstores from Thunderbay to Newfoundland. He then worked at the WORD head office in Richmond BC. In their retirement years, Doug & Yvonne were full-time RV’ers, travelling all over Canada & the USA, volunteering their time to serve at Christian camps, schools, missions & conference centres, and enjoying being “winter Texans” working at Rio Grande Bible Institute. Many people enjoyed reading about their adventures in their annual newsletters called “Stark’s Sojournings."
The memorial service will take place on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 374 Salem Rd, Barrie. Doors will open at 2 p.m.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to Joy Bible Camp.