Obituary of Walter Elgin Doig

Walter Elgin Doig passed away on April 30, 2019 at Cranbrook Regional Hospital at the age of 92 years. Walter was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on April 23, 1927 to Elgin and Dorothy Doig. He was raised by his grandmother in Surrey, BC. He left school at 14 years to work in the travelling circus with his parents and later on the coastal freighters. Walter was a highly respected, longtime employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway. He was no stranger to the Kimberly Ski Hill in the early days, and later enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of the Cranbrook Golf Club. Walter is predeceased by his wife, Kay Doig, and is survived by his daughters, Cheryl King and Debra Skelton and son-in-law, Bill Stalker. The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to Shelley Sullivan of Cranbrook Regional Health, to Kyle Piscopo and his wonderful team at Joseph's Creek Villiage, and to Nancy Lemire for being Walter's heart friend. At Walter's request, there will be no memorial service. Donations may be made to the local chapter of the Salvation Army.