"I just heard about my cousin, Doug's, passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May God Bless you and keep you!"
In loving memory of
Douglas Lee Carnes
November 1, 1941 - December 22, 2016
Douglas Lee Carnes, age 75, died peacefully at home on December 22, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born November 1, 1941 to Loyal and Irene (Cue) Carnes, in Beresford, South Dakota. Douglas is survived by his wife, Carol (Gulbrandson) Carnes; daughter, Jacqueline (Gerald) Winfrey; sister Marlys (Larry) Lubash; son-in-law, Brian Mayberry; five grandchildren, Melissa, Brett and Nathan Winfrey, Trevor and Nicholas Mayberry; four great-grandchildren, Lucian, Adrian, Jordan and Landon. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Becky Carnes and Cynthia Mayberry; parents, Loyal and Irene Carnes; brothers, Curtiss, Fred and Mark Carnes; sister, Pauline Ronan.
Douglas was a Chicago NW Railroad employee for most of his working career. Upon retirement he put his whole heart into the "G" Scale model replica train yard he installed in the backyard garden patio and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a dog lover and his hobbies included bowling, woodworking, golfing, hunting and reading his favorite author Louis Lamour. His pride and joy was his 1950 Studebaker. He was an active member of the Husker Hawk Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.
Memorials are suggested to St Croix Hopice.
Visitation 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home
Inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery
Tributes
"Remember Doug from Beresford High School days, we were in typing class together and always enjoyed my time with him, we would tool around town in his beautiful 59 Oldsmobile, will always remember Doug."
"Doug was a friend and class mate through grade school until graduation from HS. Time has a way of slipping away and life gets in the way and than it is too late. RIP old friend."
"Doug's family. So sorry for your loss of Doug, former class mate and friend..Doug was a classy guy!! While in high school he had the most beautiful 1950 Ford coup, customized, re-upholstered, metallic green I have ever seen. God Bless you all in this difficult time."
"I have fond memories of Doug. I have known him all through grade school and high school in Beresford and our families went to the same church in Beresford (Methodist) and were friends for many years. I was sorry to hear of Doug's passing."
"A wonderful father is now at peace with his two beautiful daughters. Blessings to you, Carol, and your family."
"The last time I saw Doug was his Mothers funeral. He was a quiet and handsome guy."
"We are so sorry to hear about my cousin Doug ! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time !"