Douglas Duffield

Douglas Anthony Duffield, 53, of Marmarth, ND passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2003 in Denver, CO. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 10, 2003, 10:00 am in the St. John’s Catholic Church, Baker with Father Thomas Tobin celebrating. Burial will be in the Fertile Prairie Cemetery east of Baker. Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel of Baker is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 pm in Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel in Baker. Douglas was born on March 27, 1949, the son of Merritt and Bonita (Braun) Duffield in Baker, Montana. He grew up east of Baker on the family ranch and attended the Fertile Prairie Country School, Baker Schools and graduated from the St. Mary’s Catholic High School in New England, ND in 1968. Doug was married to Joy Marie Graham on June 29, 1969 and to this union two beautiful children were born, Teena Faye and Bradley Allen. Doug worked as a welder for many years, first in Baker for Cates Welding then in Gillette, WY where he started his own business Doug’s Welding & Pipeline. In 1978, they bought a ranch and moved south of Marmarth where he also continued his pipeline construction business in the surrounding area. In 1998, he started a boring business called the “Pokin & Hopin” with his son, Brad. They did bores in the four state area based out of Durango, CO. Doug was a hard working husband, a devoted father, a loving grandfather and a dear friend to many. He was a confident and caring father and took pride in his children?s accomplishments however large or small. Doug was looked up to and respected by both of them and they were proud to call him Dad. His confidence and reassurance at work and at play will be missed immensely. He loved his work and gave it his all so that his family could have everything they needed and more. Aside from his black cowboy hat, snakeskin boots, and Adolph his trademarks included hard work and friendly conversation. Doug was an outstanding welder and a jack of all trades. He would never turn down a chance to sing karaoke or just sing songs with family and friends. Survivors include, his wife, Joy, Marmarth, ND; a daughter, Teena (Tony) Holecek and their children, Daulton & Darian, Wolf Point, MT; a son, Brad (Heidi) Duffield and their children, Justyce & Caleb of Marmarth; his mother, Bonita Duffield, Baker; four brothers, Dennis (Paula) Duffield, Bismarck, Merritt Jr. “Micky” (Therese) Duffield, Rapid City, SD, Willie Duffield, Baker and John (Kaye) Duffield, Rapid City; two sisters, Sharon (Joe) Kovacich, Anaconda, MT and Linda (Dave) Knudtson of Watford City, ND and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Merritt Sr., two brothers, Keith and Kenny; two sisters, Pamela Rose and Amelia Rose Duffield Ruggles.


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Burial Date: January 10, 2003