September 22, 1945 – August 1, 2020

On Saturday Aug. 1, 2020, Doug Paterson of Merritt BC passed away peacefully in his summer home at the age of 74.

Doug will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife of 53 years, Catherine; his 3 children – Shawn (Heid) Paterson of Merritt BC, Corey (Kim) Paterson of Calgary AB and Kim (Jim) Paterson of Merritt BC; his 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren and 1 more on the way.

Doug is also survived by his brother Dick (Evelyn) Paterson of Merritt and his sister Donna Wrigley of Prince George BC, as well as 3 nieces and 1 nephew and many friends and relatives. Doug was predeceased by both of his parents, his brother Dareld Paterson and brother-in-law Bill Wrigley.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of wood working. Doug would always find a way to fix anything and if it could be made with wood he would make it.

A Celebration of Doug’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation in Doug’s memory to the BC Cancer Foundation.

You may express condolences at Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2020-08-01
• Location : Merritt, BC