Douglas Edwin Ren, 90

Douglas Edwin Ren, 90, passed away on Aug. 20, 2021, at North Valley Hospital.

Doug was born Jan. 2, 1931, in Wolf Point, Montana.

Doug lived in Columbia Falls since he moved here as a teenager in 1945. He joined the Air Force and spent four years in service. He was stationed in Japan for 18 months during the Korean War. Doug worked for the aluminum plant for 15 years. He then went to work for Bonneville Power for 24 years.

Doug and his wife Ginny would have celebrated 70 years of marriage Saturday, Aug. 21. The couple spent many years snow birding, spending winters in Arizona, but always came back home to Montana.

Doug is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny” Ren (Crumley), their children Douglas L. Ren, Kathy Seville and Robin D. Ren. Also surviving are his brothers, Willard, Robert, Johnny, Mike and Terry; sister, Roberta A. Taylor; and grandchildren, Lea Ellen Ren, Andrew Ren and Kelsey Ren.

A viewing for Doug will be held on Monday, Aug. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at Columbia Mortuary.

A graveside service will be held at Glacier Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 10:30 a.m.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the Ren family.