It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas William Charles ‘Doug’ Hopps at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 64 years. Doug grew up on a farm near Delburne, Alberta. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed sailing, canoeing down the Red Deer River, and playing tennis. He also loved regular social get togethers with friends. Doug will be greatly missed by his family and many dear friends. Doug will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Shaaron Lee; his sons, Jamie, Jayson (Carmen, Casey and Elise) and David Joel; and his daughter, Heather Marie Tourond-Inouye and her children. He will also be sadly missed by his sisters, Bev (Ed) Ferrero and Carolyn DeWitt, as well as many other extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Living Stones Church, 2020 – 40 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with The Reverend Paul Vallee, officiating. If desired, Memorial Donations in Doug’s honor may be made directly to the Living Stones Church Building Fund, 2020 – 40 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5E3. Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.