Doug Cockerham
It has been two years since our wonderful son, Doug, could not take the pain in his life any longer. There’s not a single moment of every day that Dougie isn’t missed. There are no words that can express just how much not having him with us has changed our families. We would give anything to hear that full loud voice and be a recipient of his practical jokes and great wit. He was a bear of a man with a loving heart. If you were fortunate enough to call him friend, he would always be there for you, but a stranger in need he would also help.
His children, Kristen and Magnus held the most special spot in his heart. It is so very sad that he was not allowed to reconnect with his children. They were his pride and joy! He shed many tears over the separation; it haunted him day and night.
Doug was most comfortable in nature. On his boat, The Wet Ass, with his kids, fishing the bay for sharks was the best of times. Darren reminded us, he never slept in a tent while camping, so he could see the stars.
Doug’s love of football transferred to his children. He coached their teams for years. Often you would see his big blue truck loaded with kids going to a game or practice. He never said no to, “Coach, I need....”
Doug’s downturn began when a doctor kept prescribing pain medication for a bad surgery on his knee. This lead to deepen his depression and led to other addictions. As hard as we tried, we could not save Dougie, and the world is a much sadder place without him.
His children, Kristen and Magnus held the most special spot in his heart. It is so very sad that he was not allowed to reconnect with his children. They were his pride and joy! He shed many tears over the separation; it haunted him day and night.
Doug was most comfortable in nature. On his boat, The Wet Ass, with his kids, fishing the bay for sharks was the best of times. Darren reminded us, he never slept in a tent while camping, so he could see the stars.
Doug’s love of football transferred to his children. He coached their teams for years. Often you would see his big blue truck loaded with kids going to a game or practice. He never said no to, “Coach, I need....”
Doug’s downturn began when a doctor kept prescribing pain medication for a bad surgery on his knee. This lead to deepen his depression and led to other addictions. As hard as we tried, we could not save Dougie, and the world is a much sadder place without him.