Birth date: Feb 5, 1944 Death date: Nov 16, 2020
Doug Delfeld was born in Buffalo NY on February 5, 1944 and was 76 when he passed from death to ETERNAL LIFE WITH CHRIST on November 16, 2020. He is more alive now than ever before. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris a Read Obituary
I am torn between loss and excitement. The temporary loss of Doug is difficult to accept, but the excitement of knowing that my brother and co-worker in Christ has achieved his eternal destiny is overwhelming. Doug touched my life in many ways. He was a man of many gifts. He had a servant's heart and he used that gift to enrich so many. Doug's hospitality was second to none. He showed me a standard to work towards. He was a pillar in my life.
I wish I could have spent more time with Doug, but, my destiny was on the other side of the world in Vietnam. Even geographically separated we were never far apart. We would Skype and he would encourage me and build me up in love. Together we served and brought the Gospel to Vietnam. Without ever being in Vietnam, Doug was able to share the Good News with those in South East Asia. Doug was one of the best mission partners I ever had the privilege to serve with.
You will be missed, but, never forgotten. I will see you again when my task on Earth is completed. I only hope to be as diligent as you were. Thanks for the pointers you gave me along the way.
Brian Bonus
Allison and family,
We were saddened to hear of Doug's passing. When our home was unexpectedly flooded in 2011, Doug (who we only knew casually from church) and a team came over and helped us clean up and then rebuild our home (insurance didn't cover the over $30k damage/loss). Doug provided so much help (including providing a replacement washing machine) that we'll never forget his generosity and the love of Christ that shined through him and the others who helped in our time of crisis. May God bless and comfort you all!
Jeff and Diana Conrad
We are deeply saddened to learn of Doug’s passing.
He was a man of great energy and zest for life.
He came to Ireland from Madrid in the late 1970s to introduce his and Nora’s baby daughter Alexis to the Tracey Family.
It wasn’t long before Doug became part of the family!
He was loved and respected by Alexis’ grandparents and her aunts and uncles, and has remained so down through the years.
On behalf of the family I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to Allison, Alexis and all his family and his many friends.
Doug was a kind and generous man with a big heart and a gentle soul.
Rest in peace Doug.
Doug you will be sorely missed but heaven has been enriched with your presence. We will see you on the other side my friend. Not many had such a pure heart as yours. No more sorrows no more pain.
I'll always remember the Gourmet dinner Doug prepared for a group of us, from nothing but left over canned goods, upon my return from a small sailboat extended cruise. We enjoyed various boating adventures together, and of course always Doug cooked meals. His religious devotion and years of service was the most impressive. His Southern California family will miss him dearly.
Our hearts are grieved for the loss of our precious brother this side of glory yet rejoice we will see him again..I am reminded of a quote from a Pastor who said "if you do not have hope in God you have no hope." We indeed have Living Hope , it is a guarantee spoken to us by Jesus Christ Himself when He said "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me tho he die, yet shall live. And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die." Our prayers are covering you dear Allison as we who have been left behind grieve with Hope in the promise of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ..We love you and we love Doug with an eternal love because of Him..
Our prayers go out to you Alison and to the family. We will truly miss this wonderful man Doug in our lives...he always brought sunshine into our lives. Doug was a true friend to everyone he met.....his love of God showed through in all he did and he lived his life to share that with others...we loved to listen to the stories he lived ,especially his culinary skills...and his endless travels..we were awe of the fortitude he had in his travels and how much he enjoyed them with his princess by his side. We will surely miss seeing him every year in Arizona, but look forward to reminiscing with you Allison . He will always have a place in our hearts....he was a true friend to us. God bless you and may his love for you give you peace and comfort. We love you. Pam and David Joyce
