Douglas Gordon Bergener, age 71, passed away May 14, 2022, at his home in Tooele, Utah. Doug was born Aug. 29, 1950, in Logan, Utah, to Gordon Lyman Bergener and Elaine Hunter Bergener. He lived in Logan briefly before moving to Tooele for Gordon’s employment at the Tooele Army Depot. Doug graduated from Tooele High School and was an extremely talented baseball player. He had a great passion for the sport that he carried through his lifetime. Doug also had a deep appreciation for music and enjoyed attending many concerts. He also enjoyed playing golf in his free time. Doug’s career interest was in business which led to his ownership of a video store in Wendover, Nevada, and later ownership in a local Tooele car dealership where he was a finance manager. Doug cared for various pets throughout his lifetime, and they were a crucial contribution to his happiness. Doug practiced transcendental meditation for years and was a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Doug is survived by his four children Matthew, Nathan, Zachary (fiancée Nichole), and Sydney Bergener. He is also survived by his mother Elaine and siblings Nancy Davidson (John Kenworthy), and Diana (Phil) Pattison. He was preceded in death by his father Gordon and an infant sister Kristie Lin.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 192 W. 200 South, Tooele, Utah, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m., with memorial service following at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter.