Douglas R. Winberg

Douglas Roy Winberg of Moscow, Idaho died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at his home. He was 39 years old. Doug was born April 18, 1975 in Seattle, Washington to Rhea Mann Winberg and Robert John Winberg. He grew up in Edmonds, WA, graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School in 1994 and went on to attend Edmonds Community College and Spokane Falls Community College. In 2006, Doug accepted a position at the University of Idaho as Instrumentation Supervisor in the Chemistry Department. On January 7, 2012 at Meadowinds he married his loving and devoted wife, Nancy Cheadle, of East Wenatchee, WA. Doug had a great sense of humor and an infectious smile. He enjoyed fixing electronics and had a collection of vintage radios and rotary dial telephones. He loved living in the Palouse area and could often be found riding his bike and hiking with his family, or hunting treasures at yard sales and thrift stores. He is also known for his scrumptious grilled plank salmon. Doug is survived by his loving wife Nancy,his one year old son Daniel Paul, his mother Rhea, brother Jeffrey J. Winberg of Mount Vernon, WA , nephew J.J. Winberg , sister April M. Miklautsch (Dietrich) of Sammamish, WA and nephews, Landon, Kyler and Trey Miklautsch. Doug is also survived by a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, In-Laws, neighbors, co-workers, and friends, especially his very dear friend Frank Ramirez. Doug was preceded in death by his father in 1992. A private burial was held at Moscow Cemetery on August 1. The family asks that you join them at the Moscow Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, August 2 at 1:00 pm for a celebration of Doug's life followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. There will also be an additional celebration of life held at a later date in the Puget Sound area, details to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption or PATH Foster Care Program. Arrangements with Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net a€€

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