Friday, May 5, 2023
There are just too many memories to Doug to be able to share in this space, but growing up with the Bourgesult family there have been special moments that always had a connect to Doug....aka Swede, Doug the Plug, Bone Rack, etc., etc. In the sixties it started with the sandlot baseball games and our field was the CNR roadway located behind what is today the Fresh Off The Block meat shop. After our ball game was over it was pile into the Palmquist smallish living room to watch Saturday afternoon New York Yankees baseball on TV, and yes, have some home made Swedish baked treats made by Mrs. Palmquist. YUMMY. To those Yankee ball games so many years ago, and if you were able to ask Doug, he would recite each player and position without any hesitation and that included other MLB teams as well. His memory never seemed to amaze us and he rarely lost an argument to any fact. Memories come from the days at the cottage, his Special Olympic feats, his love for bowling and his friends. If you were considered a friend it was for life. He had his challenges along the way, but nothing held him back. If asked if he wanted to do something his answer was "not today ...too busy". Doug was that special guy and the news to his passing continues to be with shock and disbelief and to the family I extend my hand with concern, friendship, and the sincerest of sympathies.
