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Donald Douglas “Don” Lougheed

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Donald Douglas “Don” Lougheed

Birth
Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Death
10 Sep 2013 (aged 88)
Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial
Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada GPS-Latitude: 51.027517, Longitude: -114.0580711
Plot
Section L, Block 1, Lot 14
Memorial ID
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LOUGHEED, Donald Douglas

April 13, 1925 – Calgary, AB
September 10, 2013 – Calgary, AB

Donald Douglas Lougheed passed away peacefully on September 10, 2013 in Calgary with his beloved wife, Doreen (nee Bradley) at his side. He is survived by his sister Barbara Looy; his daughters, Dianne Lougheed Keefe and Deborah Sinclair; and his much loved grandchildren, Allison Coulthard, Bradley Sinclair, Carolyn Dumbeck, Jennifer Kavalinas and Jeffrey Sinclair.

Donald Douglas was the son of Edgar and Edna Lougheed and the grandson of Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Lougheed, and his infant son, Douglas Norman.

Don had a distinguished career with Imperial Oil. He joined the company after completing his degree in mining engineering at the University of Alberta in 1948. His career was focused on oil and gas exploration and production. He was appointed executive vice president and a director of Imperial Oil in 1976. Under his leadership the company invested in Syncrude and developed the Cold Lake Project. He also served as a director of EXXON's research centre in Houston. Following his retirement in 1986, he served as a director of the Imperial Oil Pension Plan.

As well, Don contributed to business and community organizations. He served as a director of the Canadian Gas Association, the Canadian Petroleum Association and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. He also served on a fundraising committee for Canada's team competing in the Commonwealth Games.

Don had a lifelong passion for golf, skiing and world travel; activities that he shared with his family and friends. He also enjoyed many golf, skiing, and hunting trips with the "Rat Pack".

Funeral Services will be held at Christ Church (3602 – 8th Street SW) on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

LOUGHEED, Donald Douglas

April 13, 1925 – Calgary, AB
September 10, 2013 – Calgary, AB

Donald Douglas Lougheed passed away peacefully on September 10, 2013 in Calgary with his beloved wife, Doreen (nee Bradley) at his side. He is survived by his sister Barbara Looy; his daughters, Dianne Lougheed Keefe and Deborah Sinclair; and his much loved grandchildren, Allison Coulthard, Bradley Sinclair, Carolyn Dumbeck, Jennifer Kavalinas and Jeffrey Sinclair.

Donald Douglas was the son of Edgar and Edna Lougheed and the grandson of Sir James and Lady Isabella Lougheed. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Lougheed, and his infant son, Douglas Norman.

Don had a distinguished career with Imperial Oil. He joined the company after completing his degree in mining engineering at the University of Alberta in 1948. His career was focused on oil and gas exploration and production. He was appointed executive vice president and a director of Imperial Oil in 1976. Under his leadership the company invested in Syncrude and developed the Cold Lake Project. He also served as a director of EXXON's research centre in Houston. Following his retirement in 1986, he served as a director of the Imperial Oil Pension Plan.

As well, Don contributed to business and community organizations. He served as a director of the Canadian Gas Association, the Canadian Petroleum Association and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. He also served on a fundraising committee for Canada's team competing in the Commonwealth Games.

Don had a lifelong passion for golf, skiing and world travel; activities that he shared with his family and friends. He also enjoyed many golf, skiing, and hunting trips with the "Rat Pack".

Funeral Services will be held at Christ Church (3602 – 8th Street SW) on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: 1 (866) 412-4222. www.albertacancer.ca/memorial. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.



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