Doug Warren, WMCC Doug

[98blackbeauty]

I heard the bad new earlier while I was at work, sure took the spark out of my day. I just read the 8 pages of posts with a few tears in my eyes, and its repeated so many times how Doug made everyone including myself feel we were friends forever. He truly was a special person and will be missed and always remembered. I like the suggestion of the trophy in Dougs name.

[JDebler]

I have known Doug for nearly 15 years and was always happy to see him at the Camaro events.

He will certainly be missed by many.

[WMCC AL]

A few of Dougs' "WMCC Family" got together this evening to help with some of the arrangements. It is a very difficult time for all. I just wanted to say thank you everyone for the kind words and support during this very difficult time. Doug was an incredible human being and his legacy will live on in the Camaro Community forever.

[SSTODD]

Sorry to hear during the holidays, I hope the family can see this outpouring of support. RIP

[alwaysmessedup]

sad to hear. prayers go out to the family.

[WMCC Gary]

Thanks Everyone for all your thoughts and Prayers, I will be sure to pass them on to the Warren family.

This is the email that was sent out earlier today. I think it is only fitting that I post it here. I would also Like to Thank Carrie Hoffman for helping me write it.

Hi everyone,
So, as many of you may know, and for those of you who may not, I regret to inform you that Doug Warren – President of WMCC – unexpectedly passed away this morning. Doug has been a loved friend and a well known Camaro enthusiast for many years. He’s organized several events and leaves us with memories of car shows from the past in addition to several other memories we continue to cherish. Below you will find a copy of his obituary, or you can view the link below for further information. As shown on the funeral home’s website, there is a page to send your condolences by signing the guest book and sharing your most valued memory. I encourage everyone to take the time to leave that valued memory.

www.mkdfuneralhome.com

Please keep Doug’s family in your thoughts and prayers, especially through the holiday. If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 269-506-0411.

Thank you,
Gary Crippin
VP WMCC


Doug G. Warren
WARREN – Doug Warren, aged 57, of Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He is preceded in death by, his mother, Joan; son, Daniel, grandparents, Mont and Ruby Warren. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 27 years, Anita; children, Derek, Teriana and Tim; granddaughter, Breanna Boss; father and stepmother, Bud and Ethel; mother-in-law, Carol Baker; and many wonderful friends at the Camaro Club. He was employed by General Motors where he worked for thirty years. Funeral services for Doug will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at Berkley Hills Wesleyan Church (Grand Rapids), 1670 Ball Ave with Pastor Kyle Brown officiating. Interment in Restlawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

[alone_and_insane]

I never met him, but I guess he's part of the reason I became a part of the Michigan F-Body Association. He sold that '94 V6 to Nate, who sold it to me, which brought me to this community. Thank you, Doug.

Maybe it's too early to talk about what we could do to make sure that Doug's contribution to our Camaro culture is properly memorialized, but maybe we could create a trophy named for him and present it each year at the spring Meet & Greet to the most original or most factory authentic restoration of a 1st through 4th Gen Camaro, or to the best Berger edition Camaro.

This sounds like a great idea to me. A fitting tribute.

[1BadMoFo]

Wow, Brians email really caught me off guard....

Doug, thank you for all of our kind words and comments over the years.

You were certainly a great man and will be missed.

Amy and I will be praying for your family.

Scott

[supermann7]

Sorry to hear that, my condolences go out to his family.

[DtRockstar1]

Oh my god...I just got the email, and I have tears running down my face as I write.

I am so in shock right now, I am at a loss for words. RIP Doug.

Chris

[meissen]

Just can't stop visiting this thread to read the comments - he's really going to be missed around here.

[93formulalt1]

Doug was a great guy, he was the definition of a "Camaro Junkie", and he was essentially a walking dictionary for all things Camaro. I only had the privilege of meeting him a handful of times over the years, but he had a way with people. Even if it was the first time you were talking to him, he had a way of making you feel like you had known each other for years. I'll never forget the times I spent with him, although brief, he was a very inspirational person, and overall, an amazing human being. He will be sorely missed.

Rest in Peace, Doug.

[Derek]

My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones at this time. I just can't imagine not having him around next season

[DtRockstar1]

I have stopped crying and I now have a few words:

Though I only briefly met him in person, we did have several conversations on the forum. Myself being a guitarist/musician, I enjoyed talking with Doug about great guitar players and great music. We both shared an appreciation for the highly skilled musicians that the general public may not be familiar with.

I was also amazed with his encyclopedic knowledge of cars, particularly the Camaro. I remember posting pictures from a car auction I went to, and he was pointing out LOTS of original impurities of the cars that I never would have noticed. I learned a lot from reading his input.

Doug and Jeff (81DaytonaPaceCar) were the one's who recommended the movie Gumball Rally to me, and I now own that movie because of it!

I like the idea of having an award at the M&G in honor of Doug and proceeds going to charity. I think that would be a great way to honor and remember him. Rest in Peace Doug, we will miss you very much.

Chris

[94_LT1_Z28]

Wow. So sudden and shocking. Doug was one of the nicest members I have had the pleasure of meeting. RIP