Obituary of Douglas Densmore

Douglas William Densmore, 72, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home after a long and brave battle with cancer May 21, 2024

Born on June 25, 1951 to Frank and Ida Densmore, he was the 3rd  of 4 children.  He grew up in  Zion IL, graduated Zion Benton High School in 1969 and continued to live in the same area until  his death.  He continued on to trade school learning carpentry and joined the Carpenters Local  Union 250 in 1970. Soon after, he met the love of his life, Judy Hyde and they married in July of  1971.  Doug and Judy welcomed their one and only child, Deanne in 1973. After retiring from  over 40 years in Carpentry, he took a position at Cardinal Health as a Warehouse Associate from  2008 to 2015. 

Doug enjoyed being outside, working in the yard of the home he built for his family in 1979  doing gardening and woodwork projects while listening to 60's and 70's classic rock music. 

Doug is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Deanne (Gerard), sister Charlene, brother Terry,  several nieces and nephews and two grandsons. 

Doug was proceeded in death by his parents and older brother Wes. 

A visitation will be held at Congdon Funeral Home, located at 3012 Sheridan Rd. Zion, IL on Friday May 31, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held privately at a later  date.  Flowers and Plants may be sent to Congdon Funeral Home. Instead of flowers, you may consider sending a donation to the American Cancer Society or Kathy's House Inc. located at  9101 W. Doyne Ave. Milwaukee, WI. in Doug's name.