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NETTLETON, Doreen

April 8, 1929 — October 14, 2025

Doreen Lenora Nettleton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, after a short illness.

Born in Alliance, Alberta, and raised in Calgary, Doreen met the love of her life, Philip Nettleton, through their church’s young people’s group. They married in 1953 and built a life rooted in faith and service. Doreen’s relationship with God was central to her life, and she and Phil were active volunteers in their churches wherever they lived.

They welcomed three children while living in Calgary. In 1971, the family moved to British Columbia, living in Burnaby for 22 years and in Langley for 30 years before relocating to Kelowna in 2023 to be near family. Doreen and Phil also cherished their summers spent with family and friends at their vacation property on Christina Lake, a beloved retreat for more than 50 years.

Predeceased by her parents, Donald and Lenora Gollan, and her brother, Ralph Gollan, Doreen is survived by her husband of 72 years, Philip; her sons, Don (Brenda) of Kelowna and Ken (Kimberley) of Calgary; and her daughter, Lenore (Robert) Klassen of York, England. She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren Stephen, Jodi, Andrea, Scott, Phil, Danielle, Christy, and Joel, along with their spouses, and by her ten great-grandchildren. Doreen’s kindness and friendship touched many, and she leaves behind numerous lifelong friends.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the residents and staff at Missionwood, as well as to the staff at Cottonwoods Care Centre, Kelowna Hospice House, and Dr. André Hugo, for their exceptional care and compassion.

A Celebration of Life will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT (11:00 AM MDT), located at CRESCENT HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, Calgary, AB. For those out of town or unable to attend, it will be livestreamed. 

Doreen will be laid to rest at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, the Kelowna Salvation Army, or Freedom’s Door Kelowna.

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Service
Monday, October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PDT) (11:00 AM MDT)

Location
Crescent Heights Baptist Church, Calgary, AB

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The service for NETTLETON, Doreen is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM (PDT) (11:00 AM MDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Crescent Heights Baptist Church, Calgary, AB

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Condolences

  • Marie Bergeron says:

    Oh my heart goes out to Phil and to All the family. Doreen was a lovely lovely woman.

  • Tim and Cheryl Kadun says:

    Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days. We are so sorry for your loss. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Cheryl

  • Daryl & Joanne Singer says:

    We wish you and your family peace and comfort at this difficult time. Doreen was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.

  • John and Mary Van Driel says:

    Our most sincere condolences to Phil, his children and grandchildren on the passing of dear Doreen. We only knew her as a neighbour, the last two years that they lived at Chelsea Green, in Langley, and we miss them both. We pray that the Lord will uphold you all during these trying times.. God bless you all.

  • Leona Cardinal says:

    My sincere condolences Ken and Kimberly. May the Lord bring you comfort as you cherish your memories of you mother, honoring and giving thanks to the Lord for the life she lived.

    • Herb & Adeline Neufeld says:

      Dear Phil, and family-Don & Brenda; Ken & Kimberly and Lenore & Rob. We are joining you with our prayers and sorrow. We also join you in rejoicing, because of the loving promises of Jesus Christ. your wife and mother has been released from her pain, and now waits for that blessed reunion when we shall meet again in that place that He has prepared for us (John 14:1-6). We cherish the many wonderful memories of our friendship and fellowship.. The many times at your summer home at Christina Lake; the cruises, and the countless games of Rook all are precious memories, but “the best is yet to come.” Doreen is well described in the last six verses of Proverbs 31: Be assured of our prayers and ongoing support. Herb & Adeline

  • Leo and Susan Revet says:

    Doreen was a very special lady with a ready smile still missed, especially at Friday morning coffee group. Your family will miss her immensely. Love to Phil and family during this difficult time.

  • Bernie and Mary Schmidt says:

    Dear Phil and family, We express our heartfelt sympathy to you all on the loss of Doreen. She was a special lady we were privileged to have known. We were part of the same Bible Study group. Blessings, Bernie and Mary Schmidt

  • Herb & Adeline Neufeld says:

    It is with both a sincere sense of loss and thankfulness that we extend our condolesence and love , to our dear friend Phil, and your wonderful family Don & Brenda; Ken & Kimberly and Lenore & Rob. Your precious wife and mother is portrayed well in the last six verses of Proverbs 31. We greatly cherish the memories of our special times of friendship; fellowship; and those special times at Christina Lake and other trips. In our sorrow and joy is anchored in Jesus Christ, and in His promises that soon and very soon we shall meet again in that place He has prepared for us (John 14:1-6) May this bring renewed comfort and encouragement. This is our prayer. Herb & Adeline.

  • Phil & Ruth Cowley says:

    Doreen was such a kind and thoughtful woman who loved God, her family, and her friends. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this wonderful family as they celebrate her life today.

  • Joyce Stephenson says:

    Doreen has been a “forever friend” for 65 years, no matter where we moved, we could always return to the Nettleton home, either at the lake or in town. Truly faithful friends! Unmatched! loved and appreciated. It’s not goodbye Doreen, it’s “See you later!!

  • Eve and Brian says:

    A wonderful celebration of life for Doreen.
    Numbers 6:24 and 25 is our prayer for Phil, Don, Ken and Lenore and. All the family. Memories of Doreen are sweet from Willngdon Church choir days and several times togerher recently since the move to Missionwood, Kelowna.

  • Allen and Deanna Cazes says:

    Phil and family,
    My husband, Allen and I moved into Chelsea Green 10 years ago and soon met Doreen (and Phil) when we signed up to play Bridge on Tuessday evenings in the Clubhouse. Doreen was a very good player. and we watched her survive cancer and a fall that resulted in a broken arm. Through it all she remained optimiistic and positive.. Watching the Memorial, our recollections of her aligned exactly with the tributes paid to her. Blessed memories. Please accept our sincere sympathy. WE send you our love, Phil, as you carry on without your life’s helpmate. Deanna and Al Cazes

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