SACK: Douglas Scott Sack was born to Ronald and Murial (Mayme) Sack at Notre Dame Hospital in North Battleford on February 14, 1955 and passed away on July 9, 2013 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Survived by Ron and Donna Sack; sister-in-law, Carol Sack; Ken and Sharon Sack; Bruce and Irene Sack; Garth Sack; Jim and Gail Sack; Darren and Nancy Sack; Dania Vercammen; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; best friend David George; canine friends, Ben and Babe. Predeceased by his parents, Ron Sr.and Mayme; brothers: Torry and Murray; sister, Kathleen Fraser and brother-in-law, Steve Vercammen. Doug had long curly hair long before it was popular. He never had his first big hair cut until a little after his second birthday and for those two years everyone that came to visit thought he was a cute little girl. In his youth, Doug was very involved in hockey, baseball, soccer, and later in life - golf and fishing, fishing and more fishing. He was involved in the construction of the dock on the Saskatchewan River so he and his fellow members of the "Battleford Boys Fishing Club" could launch their boats. His last wish was to be well enough to go fishing. Doug attended Battleford Central School, Battleford Collegiate Institute and graduated from North Battleford Comprehensive in 1973. During his high school years he worked as a pump jockey at the Esso station in North Battleford. He attended Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon In 1973-74 and earned a welding certificate. His welding career took him to B & D Welding, Roadrunner Trailers, Dept. of Highways and L.S.I. In 1989 he joined three of his brothers, purchased an existing welding/machining business and formed Sad Sack's Welding. After a few years, he left the business to work for the City of North Battleford in the Parks & Recreation Department. At the city he had the opportunity to work with a number of summer students. Many of them talked about how much fun it was to work with him because of his sense of humour and his no guff attitude. Many of the antics that he was a part of are best left to the memories of those who were involved. Approximately a year and a half ago he left the city and returned to Sad Sack's to resume his welding career. Doug was a very reliable, hard-working committed worker that got the job done. Doug served as councilor in the Town of Battleford for two terms (2000-2006). He was a sociable person who was not afraid to voice his opinion and was committed enough to stick to his beliefs. He was a confirmed bachelor and when confronted about having a woman share his life he would comment that he had enough sisters-in-law to boss him around & he didn't need another one to complicate his life. He could also claim sole control of the remote. He was very fond of family gatherings and never missed the opportunity to take part. It was at these times he would have a chance to tease all his nieces and nephews and catch up on what they were doing in their lives. He was very proud of all of them. Doug was a very caring person that spent a lot of time visiting and checking on Mom and Dad, especially during their later years. When Dad was placed in the Alzheimer ward of District Care, Doug would take his dog "Ben" to visit him and Doug told me Dad spent all his time with the dog. Over the years Doug had a number of dogs and cats that he rescued from the humane society. He was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan which was evident with all the memorabilia he had collected. He would gloat whenever the opportunity presented itself, which hasn't happened very often in recent years. His proudest days as a fan of the Canadiens was when his cousin became a part of his favorite team in 1998. Just last spring Doug experienced discomfort which he attributed to a fall. X-rays in May revealed an abnormal mass and further testing detected cancer of the lung. July 9th, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer with metastasis was delivered to the family. We the family are thankful that his pain and suffering ended quickly. Celebration of Doug's life was held at 3rd Avenue United Church, North Battleford with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating. Pianist Jaya Hoy and soloist Robert MacKay assisted with music ministry. Our family wishes to thank all friends and family for their support, food, flowers, phone calls, memories, and e-mails, Bob MacKay and staff for your professionalism & guidance, the staff of WPD Ambulance, ER, ICU, and palliative care for your professionalism, empathy for Doug and the respect shown to all of us. Thanks to Scott Parker and Dr. Aldine DuPlessis for arriving in time to help us let Doug go to join Mom, Dad, Kathleen, Torry, and Murray. Fisherman's Prayer God grant that I may live to fish For another shining day But when my final cast is made I then most humbly pray When nestled in your landing net As I lay peacefully asleep You'll smile at me and judge That I'm "good enoughto keep." Memorials to: Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association, S.P.C.A. (Battlefords Humane Society) ____________________________________________________
