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DOUGLAS E. DUERDEN SR.

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Douglas E. Duerden Sr., 70, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born March 21, 1952, in Boston, Mass. to Edward and Pauline (Thompson) Duerden.

In 1968 Douglas was united in marriage to Heather (Allington) Duerden in the state of California and they shared over 53 years of marriage together at the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Pauline Duerden and his sister, Charlene Helchberger-Duerden.

Douglas worked as a police officer in Lebanon. He enjoyed his career in law enforcement and dedicated over 30 years to the Lebanon Police Department. Douglas enjoyed the outdoors and being in the country. He loved to hunt and fish, and thoroughly enjoyed farming as well. His main passion above all was his family. Douglas was a family man and put his family above everything.

He is survived by his wife Heather of the home; two sons, Douglas E. Duerden Jr. (Crystal) of Lebanon, and Jason D. Duerden (Kelly) of Lebanon; three brothers, Daniel Duerden of Lebanon; Michael Duerden (Jolene) of Lebanon, and Steven Coombs of Lebanon; one sister, Kelly Coombs-Ross (Mike) of Eldon; four step-grandchildren, Cody Duerden, Keyla Duerden, Kiara Wesenberg and Dusty Wesenberg; one great aunt, one great uncle, and several nieces and nephews, as well as several cousins.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Hedges-Scott Funeral Home of Camdenton. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.hedgesscottfuneralhomes.com