CHALLONER, Douglas John

Doug passed away peacefully at home in Steveston, BC on November 13, 2009 at age 62 after a gallant two-year battle with cancer. He was born in Vancouver on March 18, 1947.
Throughout his life Doug was a devoted fan of softball, and for 40 years he made many significant contributions to the game in BC. He played for numerous teams as an accomplished catcher. In later years he was a tireless volunteer, coach, manager and sponsor of elite-level men’s junior and senior fastpitch teams. Doug served for several years as President of South Hill Sports Association in Vancouver. Along with his wife, Penny, he was one of the driving forces of this association.

Doug will be sorely missed by his family and his many friends ¾ especially those in the ball community. A celebration of Doug’s life will take place on Sunday, April 25th at Memorial South Park (“The Hill”), located on East 41st Ave between Knight and Fraser Streets in Vancouver. Doug’s friends from the South Hill Old Boys Slopitch League will play two games dedicated to Doug (at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.). At 12:30 p.m. there will be a brief presentation to Penny and a tribute to Doug. In the afternoon, teams from the Lower Mainland Fastball League will continue the softball action in Doug’s honour.

Jim Johnson

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