Douglas E. Origer
BILLINGS, Mont. — On Sunday, July 24, 2022, our captain, Douglas Edward Origer, left his earthly harbor surrounded by family and friends. He was guided along his journey by his favorite Jimmy Buffet songs and stories of a life well lived. Heidi, his beloved dog, is once again by his side. We rest assured, knowing that he will be there to collect us at the dock when it is our turn. But we better be on time. A service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at King of Glory Church, 4125 Grand Ave. in Billings, Mont., with a celebration of life at Yellowstone Country Club to follow.
Doug was born July 7, 1961, in Estherville, Iowa, where he spent his younger years. Doug embarked on his early high school years and his assent into manhood in Grinnell, Iowa, where he excelled in football, baseball and golf, and ignited his passion for the water and all things boats. In the fall of ’77, Doug would move to Fairmont, Minn., where he would meet the love of his life, Vana, and continue his life of hard work and selfless devotion. He graduated from Fairmont High in 1979 before beginning his long career of managing people and helping those in need along the way. Doug is survived by his mother, Jean; his loving wife, Vana; daughters, Chelsey and Doug’s granddaughter, Everly, Callie and her loving partner, Sean; son, David and his wife Sadie; also his brothers, Mike and Tony, and his sister, Kelly. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Origer. www.michelottisawyers.com.
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