Doug Dent, age 66, of Prineville, Oregon, died on March 22, 2012.
Doug was born June 29, 1945, in Redmond, Oregon, to Al and Mary Dent. He was the second of five brothers that spent a lifetime playing, fighting and loving one another.
He graduated from Redmond High School in 1963. He then went on to earn four degrees in three years, graduating on the Deans list from Portland State University.
On March 12, 1969, Doug married his high school sweetheart, Jeannie Rennolds in Reno, Nevada.
He spent his professional life in pursuit of educating and protecting others in the timber falling industry. He received countless awards and recognitions over the years in appreciation of his many contributions. He was blessed to continue his lifes work until the time of his death.
In 1995, he started the D-3 Ranch in Prineville, Oregon, and pursued another life-long dream.
Doug is survived by his dear friend, Jayne Scarcella; daughter and son- in-law, Jennifer and Chris Arsenault; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Kim Dent; six grandchildren; four brothers, Skip Dent, Jack Dent, Gary Dent, Bob Dent; and countless others by whom he was loved.
He is now reunited with his wife, Jeannie, who died on November 15, 1989.
A public service will be held at the Powell Butte Christian Church on April 14, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to immediately follow the services.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Powell Butte Christian Church.
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