Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
Beloved husband of Jeanine R. Pelikan (nee Bubash); loving son of the late Rev. Harry and Roberta (nee Beltz) Pelikan; dear brother of Ralph (Mary) Pelikan, June (Charles) Winslow and the late Roberta Hopper. Our dearest brother, brother in law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Born October 13, 1938 he grew up in Kirkwood, MO. He played position of pitcher in Khoury League baseball as well as at Eugene Coyle High School. Earning his BS and MA degrees from St. Louis University and Washington University, Douglas worked as an Industrial Engineer, retiring from Boeing Aircraft Company..
He enjoyed WWII films, westerns, history, current events, and sports. He was a fanatic fan of the Cardiac Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams. He definitely cheered the Stanley Cup winning St. Louis BLUES. Above all else he loved to go fishing. Doug was fun, sometimes loud and boisterous, entertaining and loved by all who knew him.
He was a devout Catholic serving God with humility and charity. He was a member of the White House Jesuit Retreat League for more than 30 years, and he was a 4th Degree Knight in the St. Louis Assembly Knights of Columbus and Father Griffin Council 3586.
Douglas often stated that his purpose in life was to love, cherish, and care for Jeanine his devoted wife of 53 years.
Memorial mass at Seven Holy Founders Catholic Church will be celebrated on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 10:00 am. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Jeanine, you and your loved ones have my deepest sympathy. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and comfort you. God has promised Doug a home in heaven, and God keeps his promises. May all of you find peace.
Jeanine, you and your loved ones have my deepest sympathy. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and comfort you. God has promised Doug a home in heaven, and God keeps his promises. May all of you find peace.
Our deepest sympathies.
Ruth & Wayne Wilms
Our deepest sympathies.
Ruth & Wayne Wilms
Dear Aunt Jeanine,
I know the past few weeks must have been a whirlwind of emotion and things to have to do and move through, and how hard it is to now continue forward in a new reality. I wanted to offer my condolences, but also share a few things with you to add to your own collection of memories and love for your husband, and my Uncle Doug.
I always felt that Uncle Doug was the coolest and nicest of all my uncles on my mom’s side of the family. He was always interested in me when I was just a young kid and naive and finding my way in the world. During picnics and family get-togethers, he made me feel visible at a time when I felt invisible and silly and inconsequential. He was always asking me questions about what I was doing and what I was interested in, and genuinely happy to see me and chat with me at a table…not just moving on to the next adult conversation.
One of my fondest memories was when he took me to a Family Day at McDonnell Douglas. He knew how much I loved fighter jets and he took me to that event and I got a chance to be up-close with the jets and personally interact with actual pilots and guys who built the jets and worked on them. That of course was a time of more relaxed security, and he was able to help me get a real “behind the scenes” tour of the air-craft hangers and assembly bays. I was star-struck and I can only compare it to those “Make-a-Wish” experiences that sick kids sometimes get to do.
Of course, it is also impossible to not mention how passionate he was about his NFL football. Even as a young kid, I used to think how awesome and funny it was once he really got going on one of his football rants adn raves. He was so passionate and opinionated! Hilarious times!
I am very grateful that I was able to visit with Uncle Doug when
I was in town for Colleen’s wedding. Remember that I love you, Aunt Jeanine, and I hope that my sending you these memories of mine puts a smile on your face and in your heart.
John W
Dear Aunt Jeanine,
I know the past few weeks must have been a whirlwind of emotion and things to have to do and move through, and how hard it is to now continue forward in a new reality. I wanted to offer my condolences, but also share a few things with you to add to your own collection of memories and love for your husband, and my Uncle Doug.
I always felt that Uncle Doug was the coolest and nicest of all my uncles on my mom’s side of the family. He was always interested in me when I was just a young kid and naive and finding my way in the world. During picnics and family get-togethers, he made me feel visible at a time when I felt invisible and silly and inconsequential. He was always asking me questions about what I was doing and what I was interested in, and genuinely happy to see me and chat with me at a table…not just moving on to the next adult conversation.
One of my fondest memories was when he took me to a Family Day at McDonnell Douglas. He knew how much I loved fighter jets and he took me to that event and I got a chance to be up-close with the jets and personally interact with actual pilots and guys who built the jets and worked on them. That of course was a time of more relaxed security, and he was able to help me get a real “behind the scenes” tour of the air-craft hangers and assembly bays. I was star-struck and I can only compare it to those “Make-a-Wish” experiences that sick kids sometimes get to do.
Of course, it is also impossible to not mention how passionate he was about his NFL football. Even as a young kid, I used to think how awesome and funny it was once he really got going on one of his football rants adn raves. He was so passionate and opinionated! Hilarious times!
I am very grateful that I was able to visit with Uncle Doug when
I was in town for Colleen’s wedding. Remember that I love you, Aunt Jeanine, and I hope that my sending you these memories of mine puts a smile on your face and in your heart.
John W
Doug was a smart, educated guy. He always knew what he was talking about and had lots of good information. He was all about God and good morals and knowing right from wrong. Fond memories of Doug include being a little kid in the back, room addition of our Woodford Way house and throwing a small, Nerf football back and forth with Doug after a Thanksgiving get together. I was little and throwing that ball across the room seemed so far. Riding in the back seat of Doug’s car to some of Patti’s horse shows. My senior year in high school and the St. Louis Football Cardinals had earned a spot in a wild card game. I was in Doug’s basement and Doug was going wild, bonkers, nuts on every play of the game. I loved it and it was so much fun that day. Rams SuperBowl 34 couldn’t have been a better SuperBowl and to this day, it’s still rated among the best SuperBowl finale’s ever. Doug was a great guy
Doug was a smart, educated guy. He always knew what he was talking about and had lots of good information. He was all about God and good morals and knowing right from wrong. Fond memories of Doug include being a little kid in the back, room addition of our Woodford Way house and throwing a small, Nerf football back and forth with Doug after a Thanksgiving get together. I was little and throwing that ball across the room seemed so far. Riding in the back seat of Doug’s car to some of Patti’s horse shows. My senior year in high school and the St. Louis Football Cardinals had earned a spot in a wild card game. I was in Doug’s basement and Doug was going wild, bonkers, nuts on every play of the game. I loved it and it was so much fun that day. Rams SuperBowl 34 couldn’t have been a better SuperBowl and to this day, it’s still rated among the best SuperBowl finale’s ever. Doug was a great guy
I am so happy for him. God bless Douglas.
I am so happy for him. God bless Douglas.
I have been thinking of you a lot. I cannot imagine the grief you are going through. Or could it be relief that Doug is out of his misery. I did not have many personal experiences with Doug but I do remember, when I was a kid, that he would take us to the ice cream store a lot. I thought that was special. I remember watching you and Doug say romantic goodbyes at the door at Goethe, in French of course. Jeanine, I send you many many hugs. Much love,
I have been thinking of you a lot. I cannot imagine the grief you are going through. Or could it be relief that Doug is out of his misery. I did not have many personal experiences with Doug but I do remember, when I was a kid, that he would take us to the ice cream store a lot. I thought that was special. I remember watching you and Doug say romantic goodbyes at the door at Goethe, in French of course. Jeanine, I send you many many hugs. Much love,
We are so grateful to have gotten to know Doug as our neighbor these past 10 years! He made our children feel so welcome in his home, and seemed to enjoy their company so much. He continually had a smile on his face no matter how many trials he was facing. He was always so generous towards our children whenever they mowed the lawn or any other task he and Jeanine may have needed help with. All of our eight children thought so highly of him. He will be missed by us all!
We are so grateful to have gotten to know Doug as our neighbor these past 10 years! He made our children feel so welcome in his home, and seemed to enjoy their company so much. He continually had a smile on his face no matter how many trials he was facing. He was always so generous towards our children whenever they mowed the lawn or any other task he and Jeanine may have needed help with. All of our eight children thought so highly of him. He will be missed by us all!
Since I am 10 years younger than my sister, Jeanine, who is Doug’s wife, I did not have a lot of interactions with Doug. However, I do know how devoted he was to her and Jeanine would always exclaim that Doug did everything for her. He loved football and I hated football. We were just polar opposites but I respect his devotion to my sister.
Since I am 10 years younger than my sister, Jeanine, who is Doug’s wife, I did not have a lot of interactions with Doug. However, I do know how devoted he was to her and Jeanine would always exclaim that Doug did everything for her. He loved football and I hated football. We were just polar opposites but I respect his devotion to my sister.
Although I only met you and Doug once or twice I truly am sorry for all you had to go through these last few years. Norm always talked fondly of you both in our Focus group. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Although I only met you and Doug once or twice I truly am sorry for all you had to go through these last few years. Norm always talked fondly of you both in our Focus group. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
We have a void now in our family with the passing of Doug. Be strong, Jeanine and dwell on your years of memories. Doug was easy to live with being tidy and fastidious. I’m glad I could make him happy getting a paper towel holder for him. I wanted to help him. He was a nice man.
We have a void now in our family with the passing of Doug. Be strong, Jeanine and dwell on your years of memories. Doug was easy to live with being tidy and fastidious. I’m glad I could make him happy getting a paper towel holder for him. I wanted to help him. He was a nice man.
Jeanine – I am at a loss of words to express the depth of my sadness over your loss of your precious husband and for all that you’ve gone through. You’ve been the best wife, care giver, and cheerleader anyone could ever had hoped for. Please email me if there is anything, I can do to help you. I am sincere in that offer. I have been and will continue to send up prayers of comfort for you!
Kimberly Grempler
Jeanine – I am at a loss of words to express the depth of my sadness over your loss of your precious husband and for all that you’ve gone through. You’ve been the best wife, care giver, and cheerleader anyone could ever had hoped for. Please email me if there is anything, I can do to help you. I am sincere in that offer. I have been and will continue to send up prayers of comfort for you!
Kimberly Grempler
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s death and your being sick also. I know you both have had a very hard time in the past several years. Just know my prayers are with you as you travel this very difficult road. If I can be if help, please let me know.
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s death and your being sick also. I know you both have had a very hard time in the past several years. Just know my prayers are with you as you travel this very difficult road. If I can be if help, please let me know.
Sorry for your lost. Just found out. My prayers are with you.
Sorry for your lost. Just found out. My prayers are with you.
I remember when Doug and Jeanine met up with us at Niagara Falls. Doug enjoyed that trip so much As the rest of us did. The Falls were so beautiful and we partook in delicious meals. We also enjoyed shopping in the town there. Great memories of a wonderful trip.
I remember when Doug and Jeanine met up with us at Niagara Falls. Doug enjoyed that trip so much As the rest of us did. The Falls were so beautiful and we partook in delicious meals. We also enjoyed shopping in the town there. Great memories of a wonderful trip.
All my sympathy
All my sympathy
Doug was a very good person. Thank you Jeanine for sending me so many photos of his arduous journey. I have saved them all. I will always remember him fondly. He will be greatly missed. God bless you, God bless Doug. You are in my prayers Jeanine . Doug was a very good person.
Love, Joan
Doug was a very good person. Thank you Jeanine for sending me so many photos of his arduous journey. I have saved them all. I will always remember him fondly. He will be greatly missed. God bless you, God bless Doug. You are in my prayers Jeanine . Doug was a very good person.
Love, Joan
Uncle Doug always said something sweet to me every time he saw me. He always said something lovely about my daughter, as well. That meant so much to me! He was so self- depreciating (to a fault) but that made him so endearing. He will be dearly missed.
Uncle Doug always said something sweet to me every time he saw me. He always said something lovely about my daughter, as well. That meant so much to me! He was so self- depreciating (to a fault) but that made him so endearing. He will be dearly missed.
Sending you a big hug. My heart hearts for you and the loss of Uncle Doug. Yet, I am rejoicing heaven just gained another Angel. I just keep smiling today thinking about how excited he would get when telling stories.
Sending you a big hug. My heart hearts for you and the loss of Uncle Doug. Yet, I am rejoicing heaven just gained another Angel. I just keep smiling today thinking about how excited he would get when telling stories.
I liked how Uncle Doug would say, “You’re a doll” and “You’re a sweetie” to me. He had a kind voice (completely loud when excited about sports, though!) that I can hear in my head now. I enjoyed dropping by and seeeing him “at ease” at home, just “being Uncle Doug.”
I liked how Uncle Doug would say, “You’re a doll” and “You’re a sweetie” to me. He had a kind voice (completely loud when excited about sports, though!) that I can hear in my head now. I enjoyed dropping by and seeeing him “at ease” at home, just “being Uncle Doug.”
Doug liked regular Coke, pizza, and sports.
Doug liked regular Coke, pizza, and sports.
Jeanine, I feel so lucky to have become friends with you and Doug 9 years ago–in 2011. You two had an amazing love story and relationship, married 53 years. I know how much you loved him (and he you) and were there for him these last years. My heart goes out to you with the loss!♥️♥️♥️
Jeanine, I feel so lucky to have become friends with you and Doug 9 years ago–in 2011. You two had an amazing love story and relationship, married 53 years. I know how much you loved him (and he you) and were there for him these last years. My heart goes out to you with the loss!♥️♥️♥️
I’ve been thinking of you knowing that you’re surely experiencing many emotions and feelings since uncle Doug’s passing.
Uncle Doug lives in my memory as a man who always engaged in spirited conversation that I enjoyed observing as a kid and cautiously participated in when I was older. His knowledge is so many things and the directness he expressed his beliefs, opinions and questions was a positive challenge for me growing up.
I hope good memories of your time together bring you peace as you go through this difficult time.
Peace to you.
Matt
I’ve been thinking of you knowing that you’re surely experiencing many emotions and feelings since uncle Doug’s passing.
Uncle Doug lives in my memory as a man who always engaged in spirited conversation that I enjoyed observing as a kid and cautiously participated in when I was older. His knowledge is so many things and the directness he expressed his beliefs, opinions and questions was a positive challenge for me growing up.
I hope good memories of your time together bring you peace as you go through this difficult time.
Peace to you.
Matt
I am sure you are remembering all the good times you and Doug enjoyed.
Mary Musich
I am sure you are remembering all the good times you and Doug enjoyed.
Mary Musich
We all loved Doug. We have so many happy memories. He had the time of his life when Mike took him to the Cardinals vs Redskins football game; or when you told him he had to pay $ .25 every time he cussed when he was watching the football games and he ended up just paying the kids $10 to cover it; when Mike and Doug went fishing at Mike’s friend’s lake, they caught a cooler full of fish. They had the time of their lives.
When you and Doug took the girls to France, they were inspired by his passion for history. When the kids were young, he would chase them around the backyard.
We all feel his loss. We are sending our love your way.
Love
Mike, Judy, Sarah, Connie and Sam, Michael, Jr.
We all loved Doug. We have so many happy memories. He had the time of his life when Mike took him to the Cardinals vs Redskins football game; or when you told him he had to pay $ .25 every time he cussed when he was watching the football games and he ended up just paying the kids $10 to cover it; when Mike and Doug went fishing at Mike’s friend’s lake, they caught a cooler full of fish. They had the time of their lives.
When you and Doug took the girls to France, they were inspired by his passion for history. When the kids were young, he would chase them around the backyard.
We all feel his loss. We are sending our love your way.
Love
Mike, Judy, Sarah, Connie and Sam, Michael, Jr.
Miss you, Uncle Doug <3. Thanks for your love and care over the years.
Hillary
Miss you, Uncle Doug <3. Thanks for your love and care over the years.
Hillary
When I think of Doug now, I think of how he is finally free and at peace. I picture him healthy and whole,young and handsome and strong. I see him run, dance, and jump. He fought the hard fight and is now free.
I ask Jesus to hold you in his arms and bring you support and peace.
I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
When I think of Doug now, I think of how he is finally free and at peace. I picture him healthy and whole,young and handsome and strong. I see him run, dance, and jump. He fought the hard fight and is now free.
I ask Jesus to hold you in his arms and bring you support and peace.
I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Dear Jeanine, Please accept my sympathy on Doug’s passing. I will always remember seeing the two of you at Seven Holy Founders and enjoying talking with the two of you. Be assured of your place in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fondly, Peggy
Dear Jeanine, Please accept my sympathy on Doug’s passing. I will always remember seeing the two of you at Seven Holy Founders and enjoying talking with the two of you. Be assured of your place in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Fondly, Peggy
In memory of my older brother Doug: a son, brother, husband, and uncle but most of all a friend. He left this world to go to his resting place. He will be missed but all the memories we have of him will live with all of us forever. From his loving sister June and brother in law Chuck and family.
In memory of my older brother Doug: a son, brother, husband, and uncle but most of all a friend. He left this world to go to his resting place. He will be missed but all the memories we have of him will live with all of us forever. From his loving sister June and brother in law Chuck and family.
Dear Jeanine, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Doug is at peace now and earned his place in heaven. How could he have fought the fight without you at his side? We remember Doug for enjoyable conversations, good times spent together, and his total devotion to you. Our prayers are with you.
Peace and love,
Marilyn and Joe Chambers
Dear Jeanine, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Doug is at peace now and earned his place in heaven. How could he have fought the fight without you at his side? We remember Doug for enjoyable conversations, good times spent together, and his total devotion to you. Our prayers are with you.
Peace and love,
Marilyn and Joe Chambers
I’m happy that I knew Doug, mostly through our high school reunions. I was impressed with how much he dearly loved Jeanine and how much she cared for him. They made a good team. Gordon and I have a great photo of Doug and Jeanine in our photo album, and I think I will look at that again. Our condolences go to Jeanine and to all Doug’s many friends and family members who are grieving his loss. We will remember them in our prayers.
I’m happy that I knew Doug, mostly through our high school reunions. I was impressed with how much he dearly loved Jeanine and how much she cared for him. They made a good team. Gordon and I have a great photo of Doug and Jeanine in our photo album, and I think I will look at that again. Our condolences go to Jeanine and to all Doug’s many friends and family members who are grieving his loss. We will remember them in our prayers.
Rest in peace, Uncle Doug. You are in heaven now. You showed so much care and love to others. Thank you for helping take care of my sister and me when we were little and thinking of us always. I remember how you would swing me through the air (much to my delight!) in your arms like an acrobat and in boxes like an astronaut in a rocket ship, how you always asked me about myself and listened to me speak, and how much you loved Aunt Jeanine. You were a kind person who will be greatly missed and always remembered. Much love, Kristin
Rest in peace, Uncle Doug. You are in heaven now. You showed so much care and love to others. Thank you for helping take care of my sister and me when we were little and thinking of us always. I remember how you would swing me through the air (much to my delight!) in your arms like an acrobat and in boxes like an astronaut in a rocket ship, how you always asked me about myself and listened to me speak, and how much you loved Aunt Jeanine. You were a kind person who will be greatly missed and always remembered. Much love, Kristin
When I was in high school Mrs. Pelikan was my Spanish teacher. My senior year she and Doug took on the amazing responsibility of taking six high schoolers across the globe to Spain! I got to spend lots of time with Doug during that trip and I am so glad to have known him. He was a character and the trip would not have been as rich without his presence! I am forever grateful to Doug and Mrs. Pelikan for making that happen for the six of us. It was a once in a lifetime experience and not too many people would have taken on that responsibility to give us such a special opportunity. Being a high schooler at the time I probably didn’t express my gratitude well, but I am so grateful to you both Mrs. Pelikan. Muchas gracias to Doug for taking responsibility for six kids and giving us such a special opportunity. Peace be with you Ms. Pelikan.
When I was in high school Mrs. Pelikan was my Spanish teacher. My senior year she and Doug took on the amazing responsibility of taking six high schoolers across the globe to Spain! I got to spend lots of time with Doug during that trip and I am so glad to have known him. He was a character and the trip would not have been as rich without his presence! I am forever grateful to Doug and Mrs. Pelikan for making that happen for the six of us. It was a once in a lifetime experience and not too many people would have taken on that responsibility to give us such a special opportunity. Being a high schooler at the time I probably didn’t express my gratitude well, but I am so grateful to you both Mrs. Pelikan. Muchas gracias to Doug for taking responsibility for six kids and giving us such a special opportunity. Peace be with you Ms. Pelikan.
My deepest condolences to you. You and Doug had a life together that many can only dream of. May you find peace until you meet again. ❤️
My deepest condolences to you. You and Doug had a life together that many can only dream of. May you find peace until you meet again. ❤️
Dearest Jeanine,
I am so very sorry you lost Doug. This must be very hard for you, but know that your friends are with you now and in the future. We cannot replace Doug, but maybe we can fill the void a little bit with friendship.
With love,
Jane Robert
Dearest Jeanine,
I am so very sorry you lost Doug. This must be very hard for you, but know that your friends are with you now and in the future. We cannot replace Doug, but maybe we can fill the void a little bit with friendship.
With love,
Jane Robert
Dear Jeanine,
I know how difficult it is to be without your beloved Doug, but I also feel sure that you are relieved that he is no longer suffering. You have wonderful memories of your life with him, and I am glad that Frank and I got to know him on our joint trip to Lyon many years ago. May his memory be for a blessing for you.
Much love,
Barbara
Dear Jeanine,
I know how difficult it is to be without your beloved Doug, but I also feel sure that you are relieved that he is no longer suffering. You have wonderful memories of your life with him, and I am glad that Frank and I got to know him on our joint trip to Lyon many years ago. May his memory be for a blessing for you.
Much love,
Barbara
Jeanine,
My sincere condolences to you and the rest of Dougs family. I am so blessed to have gotten to know you and Doug on a personal level, and to love you like family.
Doug had a bark with no bite. I loved his cheerful stubbornness, his sense of humor, and his positive outlook on life.
I can not even begin to tell you how much I admired him, and the dedication you had for eachother. He was a smart, well educated man, and an pillar of strength.
I will embrace the memories I have of our times spent together, talking about sports, politics, old movies, and his love for you.
He will be missed dearly, especially his smile!
Jeanine,
My sincere condolences to you and the rest of Dougs family. I am so blessed to have gotten to know you and Doug on a personal level, and to love you like family.
Doug had a bark with no bite. I loved his cheerful stubbornness, his sense of humor, and his positive outlook on life.
I can not even begin to tell you how much I admired him, and the dedication you had for eachother. He was a smart, well educated man, and an pillar of strength.
I will embrace the memories I have of our times spent together, talking about sports, politics, old movies, and his love for you.
He will be missed dearly, especially his smile!
My condolences to Jeanine and family. I knew Doug through the Knights of Columbus. Doug was always a friendly and cordial gentleman and I enjoyed talking with Doug. He will be missed by all of us at Fr. Griffin Council.
My condolences to Jeanine and family. I knew Doug through the Knights of Columbus. Doug was always a friendly and cordial gentleman and I enjoyed talking with Doug. He will be missed by all of us at Fr. Griffin Council.
We are truly so sorry for your immense loss, Jeanine. We remember Doug especially at all of our New Years Eve gatherings for over 30+ years. We all had that special bond and it will live in our memories forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeanine. Doug is at peace now and not in any pain. You were the best care giver ever. We know he adored you and was so very thankful you were at his side.
We are truly so sorry for your immense loss, Jeanine. We remember Doug especially at all of our New Years Eve gatherings for over 30+ years. We all had that special bond and it will live in our memories forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jeanine. Doug is at peace now and not in any pain. You were the best care giver ever. We know he adored you and was so very thankful you were at his side.
Dear Jeanine,
So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband Douglas. The one thing that I will always remember about Doug is his warm smile and his pleasing personality. I know he is up in heaven under God’s loving care now.
Love,
Anne Marie Smith
Dear Jeanine,
So very sorry for the loss of your dear husband Douglas. The one thing that I will always remember about Doug is his warm smile and his pleasing personality. I know he is up in heaven under God’s loving care now.
Love,
Anne Marie Smith
I think if you both often. Douglas always made me laugh. It was wonderful to see how much you loved each other. He was a smart, funny, and generous man. I am praying for you, that God will bring you comfort.
I think if you both often. Douglas always made me laugh. It was wonderful to see how much you loved each other. He was a smart, funny, and generous man. I am praying for you, that God will bring you comfort.
Jeanine,
Doug always seemed to be happy to talk the times l saw him. He is no longer in pain and in the hands of God, watching over you. You have had a long and loving life together that will help you get through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lynn and Joe Candrl
Jeanine,
Doug always seemed to be happy to talk the times l saw him. He is no longer in pain and in the hands of God, watching over you. You have had a long and loving life together that will help you get through these difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lynn and Joe Candrl
Dear Jeanine,
Lisa and I pray for you and your beloved Douglas. He was always very kind and thoughtful. He will be missed by many. God bless you
Dear Jeanine,
Lisa and I pray for you and your beloved Douglas. He was always very kind and thoughtful. He will be missed by many. God bless you
Ma chere Mme Pelikan,
My heart is heavy by the loss from this earth of lovely Mr. Pelikan, the love of your life. I trust he is with Maker and the angels.
Love you
Debbie and Girls
Ma chere Mme Pelikan,
My heart is heavy by the loss from this earth of lovely Mr. Pelikan, the love of your life. I trust he is with Maker and the angels.
Love you
Debbie and Girls
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
My heart is saddened by the loss of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care of yourself and know that this time of great stress will pass.
My heart is saddened by the loss of Doug. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care of yourself and know that this time of great stress will pass.
Caring thoughts are with you, bringing hope that each tomorrow will be a little brighter. I will continue to send prayers with love.
Caring thoughts are with you, bringing hope that each tomorrow will be a little brighter. I will continue to send prayers with love.
Dearest Jeanine, it has been 4 months since Doug left us to join Our Heavenly Father. He is now well,& happy. Doug was always sweet & friendly to me & Charlie.May he Rest In Peace. Peace be with you as you try to adjust without him. Love you, Shirley.
Dearest Jeanine, it has been 4 months since Doug left us to join Our Heavenly Father. He is now well,& happy. Doug was always sweet & friendly to me & Charlie.May he Rest In Peace. Peace be with you as you try to adjust without him. Love you, Shirley.
Dear Jeanine, Joe and I are still in Door County until later in the month. It is a safe place to be during this pandemic. We will be with you in spirit, and you and Doug remain in our prayers. In his name we are contributing to Fontbonne.
Peace and love, Marilyn and Joe
Dear Jeanine, Joe and I are still in Door County until later in the month. It is a safe place to be during this pandemic. We will be with you in spirit, and you and Doug remain in our prayers. In his name we are contributing to Fontbonne.
Peace and love, Marilyn and Joe
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my heart and my thoughts.
Jim Z
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my heart and my thoughts.
Jim Z
Remember Mr. Pelikan 9 oct. 2020
Oh, the beautiful love stories I heard about how Mr. and Mrs. Pelikan met! I was Mrs. Pelikan’s French student in 8th grade and for 3 years in high school. She always knew what was necessary to engage our minds and keep us on task. Of course the girls (and likely, some of the guys, as well) loved a good, romantic fairytale, especially when it was based on a true story. And the one which told of the rapport, as determined by fate and surely rendered real by our Higher Power, that special one between Jeanine Bubash and Douglas Pelikan was nothing short of magical. Our teacher described to us this magnetic love in dramatic, yet elegant ways. The beauty in this form of presentation was that – not only did we gain an appreciation for theatre, increase our descriptive vocabulary (in French and in English) and learn how to tell stories (in proper order with correct verb tenses), but this veritable anecdote also succeeded in keeping us interested because it was so mysterious, hopeful, exciting and best of all – a REAL part of our teacher’s life! Of course, it’s unlikely that Mrs. Pelikan ever exaggerated (?!) for pedagogical purposes and although I never confirmed the facts with Mr. Pelikan, I can say that having spent time with him on several occasions, I believe he was just as wonderful as she described him to be when telling of the first days they were noticing each other. If my memory serves me right, they would admire each other from their respective porches…? In any case, Mrs. Pelikan loved to dance, as many likely know. I believe she incorporated this passion of hers into the classroom for a few reasons. As she told the story of meeting the future husband she would long adore, she’d twirl and step-ball-change her way across the classroom, energetic joy emanating from her every cell. No one could doubt that our teacher was delighted to have found the love of her life, Mr. Pelikan. Furthermore, it seemed rather fitting that such an intense sentiment be communicated best via jubilant dancing. Indeed, we learned in Mrs. Pelikan’s class! Whether we were tickled by her dancing, enthralled by her fairytale or moved by the whole experience of discovering that our teacher could teach a French lesson while also telling of – and acting out – her personal love story, we learned. And Mr. Pelikan was forever a legend with us French students.
I was one of the fortunate ones who actually got to meet in person the infamous Mr. Pelikan. As one of Mrs. Pelikan’s “maillot jaune” students (basically, the one for whom French is easy, fun and a lifelong passion), I was sometimes invited to her home to visit. I recall that upon arriving in their driveway, it was most often Mr. Pelikan who would greet me (and my children, when/if they accompanied me). He was such a gentleman in his demeanor. What’s more, he had such a gentle, kind and genuinely warm spirit. We always felt truly welcomed by him and by Mrs. Pelikan – even in their very fancy living room. 🙂 Mr. Pelikan would always offer to help me carry anything inside the house (or out to the car, upon departure) and it was clear that he was authentic in his intent to humbly serve God through this and other examples of giving of himself. Mr. Pelikan freely gave his time, his full attention, his genuine interest and his heart to people. In other words, he was visibly earnest in his desire to know how we really were doing; if things were going well or not (i.e. with our jobs, school, and other endeavors); whether we enjoyed a recent travel experience and if so, what in particular stood out (good, bad or the other!); or if we had other upcoming adventures on the horizon. It was quite evident by Mr. Pelikan’s curiosity, clarity and humility that this was a man of great intellect. He displayed all the signs of high intelligence: inquisitiveness, compassion, humour, humility and passion. The latter trait is presumptuously based on hearsay: that of Mrs. Pelikan’s lovely stories of their courting days and in another sense of the word, his zest for certain sports teams and his boisterous spirit during games, as referenced by so many of you who enjoyed witnessing this fun, competitive side of Mr. Pelikan.
It is fair to say that Mr. Pelikan was an invaluable, priceless and beloved gift to us here on Earth for a very short time. He was peaceful and respectful, respected and dedicated, loving and loved by all who knew him. Above all, he was an ever humble and faithful servant to God and mankind. I am thankful that God chose Douglas Pelikan for my Mrs. Jeanine Pelikan – to be her other half – for 53 amazing, loving years. She deserved only the best and she got it. Yet I somehow believe that if he could speak to us today, he’d surely give all the credit to his other half.
May God’s gifts of peace and love
be her comfort, bring her warmth,
as with faith, she carries on,
for Doug lives on now
in her heart.
~Until they meet again~
Remember Mr. Pelikan 9 oct. 2020
Oh, the beautiful love stories I heard about how Mr. and Mrs. Pelikan met! I was Mrs. Pelikan’s French student in 8th grade and for 3 years in high school. She always knew what was necessary to engage our minds and keep us on task. Of course the girls (and likely, some of the guys, as well) loved a good, romantic fairytale, especially when it was based on a true story. And the one which told of the rapport, as determined by fate and surely rendered real by our Higher Power, that special one between Jeanine Bubash and Douglas Pelikan was nothing short of magical. Our teacher described to us this magnetic love in dramatic, yet elegant ways. The beauty in this form of presentation was that – not only did we gain an appreciation for theatre, increase our descriptive vocabulary (in French and in English) and learn how to tell stories (in proper order with correct verb tenses), but this veritable anecdote also succeeded in keeping us interested because it was so mysterious, hopeful, exciting and best of all – a REAL part of our teacher’s life! Of course, it’s unlikely that Mrs. Pelikan ever exaggerated (?!) for pedagogical purposes and although I never confirmed the facts with Mr. Pelikan, I can say that having spent time with him on several occasions, I believe he was just as wonderful as she described him to be when telling of the first days they were noticing each other. If my memory serves me right, they would admire each other from their respective porches…? In any case, Mrs. Pelikan loved to dance, as many likely know. I believe she incorporated this passion of hers into the classroom for a few reasons. As she told the story of meeting the future husband she would long adore, she’d twirl and step-ball-change her way across the classroom, energetic joy emanating from her every cell. No one could doubt that our teacher was delighted to have found the love of her life, Mr. Pelikan. Furthermore, it seemed rather fitting that such an intense sentiment be communicated best via jubilant dancing. Indeed, we learned in Mrs. Pelikan’s class! Whether we were tickled by her dancing, enthralled by her fairytale or moved by the whole experience of discovering that our teacher could teach a French lesson while also telling of – and acting out – her personal love story, we learned. And Mr. Pelikan was forever a legend with us French students.
I was one of the fortunate ones who actually got to meet in person the infamous Mr. Pelikan. As one of Mrs. Pelikan’s “maillot jaune” students (basically, the one for whom French is easy, fun and a lifelong passion), I was sometimes invited to her home to visit. I recall that upon arriving in their driveway, it was most often Mr. Pelikan who would greet me (and my children, when/if they accompanied me). He was such a gentleman in his demeanor. What’s more, he had such a gentle, kind and genuinely warm spirit. We always felt truly welcomed by him and by Mrs. Pelikan – even in their very fancy living room. 🙂 Mr. Pelikan would always offer to help me carry anything inside the house (or out to the car, upon departure) and it was clear that he was authentic in his intent to humbly serve God through this and other examples of giving of himself. Mr. Pelikan freely gave his time, his full attention, his genuine interest and his heart to people. In other words, he was visibly earnest in his desire to know how we really were doing; if things were going well or not (i.e. with our jobs, school, and other endeavors); whether we enjoyed a recent travel experience and if so, what in particular stood out (good, bad or the other!); or if we had other upcoming adventures on the horizon. It was quite evident by Mr. Pelikan’s curiosity, clarity and humility that this was a man of great intellect. He displayed all the signs of high intelligence: inquisitiveness, compassion, humour, humility and passion. The latter trait is presumptuously based on hearsay: that of Mrs. Pelikan’s lovely stories of their courting days and in another sense of the word, his zest for certain sports teams and his boisterous spirit during games, as referenced by so many of you who enjoyed witnessing this fun, competitive side of Mr. Pelikan.
It is fair to say that Mr. Pelikan was an invaluable, priceless and beloved gift to us here on Earth for a very short time. He was peaceful and respectful, respected and dedicated, loving and loved by all who knew him. Above all, he was an ever humble and faithful servant to God and mankind. I am thankful that God chose Douglas Pelikan for my Mrs. Jeanine Pelikan – to be her other half – for 53 amazing, loving years. She deserved only the best and she got it. Yet I somehow believe that if he could speak to us today, he’d surely give all the credit to his other half.
May God’s gifts of peace and love
be her comfort, bring her warmth,
as with faith, she carries on,
for Doug lives on now
in her heart.
~Until they meet again~
Dear Jeanine,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Douglas. Always will remember the love that you had for each other. May God comfort you and bring you His peace during this most difficult time. Continued prayers for you. Love, Ruth and Jim Nepute
Dear Jeanine,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Douglas. Always will remember the love that you had for each other. May God comfort you and bring you His peace during this most difficult time. Continued prayers for you. Love, Ruth and Jim Nepute
Dear Jeanine,
On October 13, 1938 was Doug’s birthday. Today is the 82nd anniversary of his birth. I think of all the pictures you lovingly displayed at Doug’s funeral Mass. Many happy pictures showing celebrations in the Pelikan/Bubash families. A 2nd poster board depicted Doug’s last 5 years–his difficult journey. I think you wanted us to know not only the happy times, but also some of the trials you both faced. That’s really what marriage is all about. You both were strong and had a lot of fortitude. In spite of ‘bad times’, you were determined that Doug would always know how much you loved him. You were a dedicated, and a loving wife. In Doug’s obituary I read that he often stated that his purpose in life was to love, cherish, and care for Jeanine. It can also be said that you had a purpose in life: to love, cherish, and care for Doug. May God’s blessings shower upon both of you.
Dear Jeanine,
On October 13, 1938 was Doug’s birthday. Today is the 82nd anniversary of his birth. I think of all the pictures you lovingly displayed at Doug’s funeral Mass. Many happy pictures showing celebrations in the Pelikan/Bubash families. A 2nd poster board depicted Doug’s last 5 years–his difficult journey. I think you wanted us to know not only the happy times, but also some of the trials you both faced. That’s really what marriage is all about. You both were strong and had a lot of fortitude. In spite of ‘bad times’, you were determined that Doug would always know how much you loved him. You were a dedicated, and a loving wife. In Doug’s obituary I read that he often stated that his purpose in life was to love, cherish, and care for Jeanine. It can also be said that you had a purpose in life: to love, cherish, and care for Doug. May God’s blessings shower upon both of you.