WASC Joe Douglas

	Joe Douglas Husband, Father, Skier, Friend
Remembrances of Joe from Re-Echoes
Thanks To all our wonderful Ski Club friends - Thank you so much for all of your kind words and memories of Joe. We both truly appreciate everything you have done and said, it means more than I can say. Lots of love & I will see you soon - Linda
Memories Posted by Pat I guess Jerry and I first met Joe at Lake George, when he came with Ralph and Paul. When Dorothy was in 5th grade she had a serious illness that caused her to be in the hospital for a couple of weeks. Joe was probably about 19 at that time. He came to the hospital every day to spend time with Dorothy, and often brought a funny get-well card. We have loved him since.
Thoughts of Joe Posted by Cathy It's finally starting to sink that Joe has left us for a better place. A true friend and great guy, he will truly be missed. Our fond memories of the good times we shared need to carry us through the lows, and our faith that Joe is at peace and out of pain and suffering in the after life should give us comfort. No one knows what the future holds, so take a lesson from Joe, enjoy the times you spend with your friends, make time for your family and live life without regrets. SKI HEIL Joe, you'll be with us forever! :-) xoxoxo PS- It's a shame that the last time we saw many of our fellow members was at Ralph's viewing, isn't it? Well, I guess it's better than never!
My Dear Friend Posted by Jean Marie Here I am again staring at this blank box, at a loss for words, or with too many feelings, probably both. My mind is running in random pictures from the 30+ years that Joe was in my life. Closer sometimes than others, but I always knew he was there. After the Memorial last night, I know that he will always be with me in the friends that we shared and the memories: Skiing, Lake George, Tossing aerosol cans in the fire,
Hunting wood with a shoe and a rope, Budd Lake, roof top parties, softball, bowling, Monday night chats on the phone, Arts Center Concerts, watching him fix things-anything he felt was in need of it, Dorney Park and the fan blade through the radiator and the Wally Mobile, climbing Bromley in the middle of the night, hearing his encouragement during the game, singing and dancing and laughing and enjoying life......I will miss him, really miss him....Peace to you, forever.
Joe :-) Posted by Dorothy HEAVEN CAN WAIT by Jim Steinman Heaven can wait And a band of angels wrapped up in my heart Will take me throught the lonely night Through the cold of the day And I know I know Heaven can wait And all the gods come down here just to sing for me And the melody's gonna make me fly Without pain Without fear Give me all of your dreams And let me go along on your way Give me all of your prayers to sing And I'll turn the night into the skylight of day I got at taste fo paradise I'm never gonna let it slip away I got a taste of paradise it's all I really need to make me stay- Just like a child again	Heaven can wait And all I got is time until the end of time I won't look back I won't look back Let the altars shine And I know that I've been released But I don't know to where And nobody's gonna tell me now And I don't really care No no no I got a taste of paradis That's all I really need to make me stay I got a taste of paradise If I had it any sooner you know You know I never would have run away from my home Heaven can wait And all I got is time until the end of tmie I won't look back I won't look back Let the altars shine
	Joe Posted by Ted To describe Joe just use the word Friend. Joe lived to help others. If you needed something he was there. Joe was one of the first people we met at Watchung and the main reason we joined. Joe was a born leader. Whatever Joe was involved with was a pleasure to be part of.
Joe you will be missed but you will not be forgotten. Any time we ski down a hill or run a trip play softball go camping or just be working on a car i know i will think of you. Joe rest in peace we all Loved you
Joe's picture Posted by Kurt The picture I used here and on the web page was taken up at Lake George a few years ago. Damm it's hard to write I miss Joe and Ralph so much.
Joe Posted by Michele I will alway remember Joe as such a happy and fun loving person. One who made all of us feel welcome and a part of the gang. I will miss his happy smile and kindness to all.
Goodbye Joe D. Posted by Anna I am very sad because I just got news that Joe passed away (08/27). The wake will be on Tuesday (check the paper). GOODBYE JOE ... ALL OF US WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH ... WE'LL ALWAYS HOLD ON TO GREAT MEMORIES OF SKIING DOWN THE HILL WITH YOU .... AND ENJOYING LIFE TO THE FULLEST ... GOODBYE MY FRIEND ...