Douglas McClelland, 71

Douglas Allen McClelland, 71, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Sagle, Idaho. Private family services will be held.

Born on April 4, 1953, in Sandpoint, Idaho, Doug was the son of Jim and Ellamae (Farmin) McClelland. He grew up and attended schools in Colfax, Wash., graduating from Colfax High School in 1971. Always having a love for being on the water, Doug went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Coast Guard, and was stationed in Michigan. 

On Jan. 28, 1977, Doug married Lois Rich Steigert in Derby, Conn. They both moved to Spokane, where he worked for Alpine Tires and Goodyear Tires.

Doug moved to Sandpoint and worked for Odem Distributors. He married Janis Simmons Davey on Aug. 8, 2008, in Sandpoint. Doug retired in 2014.

He was a member of the Sandpoint Elks Lodge and enjoyed golfing in the Monday night men’s league. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, boating, and spending time at the family cabin on Bottle Bay.

He is survived by two daughters, Nicole (Grant) Ely of Liberty Lake, Wash., and Gretchen (Brian) Alexander of Vancouver, Wash., and six grandchildren, Ben, Trevor, Karmin, Lydia, Piper, and Lucy. He is also survived by his wife, Janis McClelland, of Sandpoint; his mother, Ellamae McClelland, of Sandpoint; one brother, Steve (Carol) McClelland of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two sisters, Dona (Mark) Wegner of Spokane, Wash., and Kathy (Rich) Taibbi of Newburg, Ore.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim McClelland.

Memorial donations may be made to Sandpoint Elks Youth Golf Program, 30196 Hwy 200, Ponderay, ID 83852.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Doug’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.