Douglas Allen McConochie

July 3, 1934 - January 11, 2013

Douglas Allen McConochie, age 78, died Friday, January 11, 2013, in Provo, Utah, of complications due to diabetes. Born July 3, 1934, in Oakville, Manitoba, Canada, to Melvin George McConochie and Lucy Viola Ingram. Married Barbara Ann Hoffman on August 3, 1982 in the Oakland, California Temple. Douglas fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming a test pilot by serving nine years in the Canadian Air Force. Also served on ski patrol and Search and Rescue. Filled a full-time LDS mission to Las Vegas with his wife Barbara from 2001-2003; previously served two stake missions. Served in many capacities in the LDS church, including stake young men’s president twice, seminary teacher, stake high council, bishopric, Sunday school teacher. Built a construction company in California and specialized in remodeling, including many Raley’s supermarkets and office buildings; installed new terrazzo floors in the state capitol building. Loved nature, animals (especially horses and dogs); skiing, boating; travelling to see his children; flying; sports, especially football; J Dawg hotdogs and Jimboy Tacos. Doug loved working with youth and being around young people. His happiest moments were always those he spent with his dear wife, children, and grandchildren. He treasured their visits, calls, and cards. Doug will be remembered for his gentle humor, kindness, constant appreciation, his listening ear, generosity and steadfastness. We love and miss you, Grandpa. Survived by his wife Barbara; children: Lori Ordway; Lisa Lawson; Catherine Dawn (Tony) LaPlante; Todd McKay (Tammy) Morley; David Craig (Teri) Morley; Deborah Ann (David) Erl; Elizabeth Abigail (Lane) Livingston; Tina Maurine Soto; Rebecca Susan (Matt) Henriksen; 30 grandchildren, Sister in law Zona McConochie. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rock Canyon Chapel 2445 North Timpview Drive (650 East), Provo, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday, January 18, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at the church and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at the East Lawn Cemetery in Provo. Special appreciation to all medical nurses and doctors who so ably helped care for him during his illness.