Douglas H. Trotter 1946 – 2012
Douglas H. Trotter, 65, a resident of Fort Wayne, passed away at 4:05 a. m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Trotter was born on December 26, 1946 in St. Louis, Michigan, a son of Harvey and Audrey (Wittum) Trotter. He spent his formative years in that community and graduated from St. Louis High School in 1965. As a young man he attended Olivet Nazarene University, and later served with the U. S. Army National Guard.
On June 10, 1967 he was married in Huntington to Anita J. Hooten of Churubusco. The couple lived in Mesa, Arizona for 18 years during their marriage, and spent most of their married lives in Fort Wayne. Next to his wife and family, music was the love of his life, and he had served in music and youth ministry in both First Church of the Nazarene in Mesa, Ariz., and Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne.
His professional career was spent in the insurance industry, and he had last worked at K & K Insurance in Fort Wayne.
He was a member of the Grace Point Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne.
The surviving relatives include his wife Anita; his children Andrea (Paul) Harris of Homestead, Fla. and Jonathan Trotter of Midland, Mich; a brother Bill (Dee) Trotter of Mecosta, Mich; a sister Doris (Paul) Hightree of Salmon, Idaho; and two granddaughters Linda Harris and Maci Harris.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Allen Trotter; and by a sister Ellie Spano.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a. m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Grace Point Church of the Nazarene, 8611 Mayhew Road, Fort Wayne, with Dr. Rex Person, officiating.
The family will greet friends at the church following the service.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco is in charge of the arrangements.
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July 11th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Anita,
So sorry to read about Doug’s passing. It’s been a long hard journey for you and your family. We wish you comfort as you remember the fond memories of your lives together.
We are truly sorry for your loss. Take care.
Sincerely,
Sandy and Kenny Gentile
July 12th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Anita and family: God bless you as you mourn Doug’s loss. Remember he is with you forever and is part of each one of you. I pray the “Celebration” will be a time of remembering, family love and joy. Peace and blessings always, Nancy
July 13th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
We would like to express our sympathy to the family and pray that the God of comfort will meet your every need. I have tried a couple of times to talk with Doug at Northridge (they told me that box enabled him to hear) but I wasn’t very successful. To know that he belonged to Jesus, we know that he will receive a brand new, perfect body. May God bless and keep you during this time, making His presence evident and His guidance clear. Blessings in Christ.
July 15th, 2012 at 10:11 am
The “Celebration Service” was a wonderful tribute to Doug’s life! The very best, though, was his own song/testimony at the conclusion of the Service! It spoke volumes! What a fitting and special way to end his Celebration Service here — and I am sure that the Heavenly Celebration that is taking place is more than we can even imagine.
My love to all the family — we will keep in touch!