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The shores of Lake Michigan and Hood River will never be the same without the vibrant spirit of Doug Moline.
Douglas E. Moline (Doug) was born on Nov. 28, 1964, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Bruce and Becky (Walther) Moline. He had two younger sisters, Molly and Maggie, both of whom he loved very much. Along with his siblings, he savored summer days spending time on the water. As a teenager, he was always active. Life was full of adventure — a constant cycle of friends in and out of the house, family vacations, and sports. Doug was a very accomplished sailor, even competing in the Chicago to Mackinac Race, as a teenager. His love of sailing continued throughout the years, with Doug serving as sailing coach for multiple organizations including the Northwestern Sailing Club.
He graduated from New Trier High School in 1983, later studying at Loyola University and graduating in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. At the time of his death, he was vice-president of Mortgage Lending at Proper Rate. Previously, he worked as a mortgage loan officer at Chicago Financial Services.
Doug and his wife, Jill Sherman, married in 2001 and have been blessed with two daughters, Mia and Ming. The family has always been busy shuffling the girls to sporting events, including hockey, lacrosse, and gymnastics, as well as to violin practices and recitals. Doug would often help coach the girls, even setting up a homemade ice rink in their back yard so they could easily practice. When not coaching, he could be found on the sidelines cheering loudly for his daughters.
Doug had a lifelong love of hockey, and he shared that with everyone he met. He played weekly games with his friends, along with driving the Zamboni at his local ice rink, helping to prepare the surface so all could enjoy the sport.
He also loved the outdoors, including kite boarding, windsurfing, wing foiling, mountain biking, sailing, and playing pickleball. He and his family spent every summer in Hood River, Oregon, where they would spend time with their dear Columbia River Gorge friends. When not in Oregon, he could be found at the Wilmette sailing beach and dog beach, sharing a beer with friends or walking his beloved dogs.
Doug also had a love of cooking. He was always learning new techniques and had mastered the art of barbeque. Friends and neighbors often benefitted from his efforts, frequently sharing late-night food and chats by the fire.
Most of all, Doug was an avid dog lover. He was preceded in death by the family dog, Deuce, and adored by his most recent furry family companions, Ginger and Rufus. He took the dogs regularly to local dog parks. There, others saw how well Doug cared for his dogs and how much he loved them. Doug was able to turn that love for dogs into a successful dog service project, with dozens of clients. Jill, Mia and Ming graciously shared their home with this extended furry family, that came complete with shedding and doggy drama. Doug was adored by his canine friends and their parents.
Doug had an infectious love for life. He will be remembered for his wild hair, his booming voice and raucous laugh, and his offbeat sense of humor. Doug never met a stranger, and he will be missed by people and animals across the country.
Doug passed away in Hood River on July 26, 2024, while mountain biking, doing one of the activities that he loved. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacob and Margaret Walther, Vero Beach, Florida; and his paternal grandparents, Walter and Alyce Moline, Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Jill Sherman, and their two daughters Mia and Ming, Northfield, Illinois; his parents, Bruce and Becky Moline, Charlotte, North Carolina; his sisters, Molly Thompson (Patrick), and their five children Cincinnati, Ohio; Maggie Moline, Las Vegas, Nevada; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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