Douglas Clark Alger

Douglas Clark Alger, son of the late Jesse and Crystal (Bridges) Alger, was born June 20, 1945, in Richfield, Utah, and departed this life Oct. 29, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove.   Douglas moved around a lot as a child and had attended 31 different schools. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nev., with the Class of 1963. He was united in marriage to Patricia Anderson on Jan. 7, 1965, and two children were born to this union, Douglas Charles and Denise. Douglas and Patricia made their home in Mesquite, Nev., where Douglas worked as a chef for many years. He also worked as a housekeeping manager and locksmith at a hotel, and later became the chief engineer at The Oasis Hotel and Casino in Mesquite, Nev. After retirement, they moved to Mountain Grove in 2008, where they made their home until Douglas’ passing. Douglas loved to bowl and he enjoyed competing in many bowling leagues and tournaments. He also liked playing golf in his free time. Douglas had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and taking care of plants. He would acquire less than healthy plants, and most of the time he was able to rescue them and help them to thrive.  Douglas was also very handy around the house and liked to tinker. He always wanted to have a project going, and never wanted to remain idle. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mountain Grove. Douglas loved to sing, and he enjoyed singing in the choir at church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Crystal Alger; and two sisters, Janice Kendrick and Phyllis White. Douglas is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Patricia Alger; one daughter, Denise Leavitt and her husband, Ed; one son, Douglas Charles Alger and his wife, Tabatha; six grandchildren, Zachary “Violett” Leavitt, Nate Leavitt, Quinn Leavitt and his wife, Kylie, Taya Horner and her husband, Jonathan, Trevor Ellis, and Trishelle Alger; one great-grandchild, Bourbyn Horner; two brothers, James Alger and Jesse Alger; one sister, Lucille (Alger); and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends who will miss him. Visitation and funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Mountain Grove. Visitation was from 1-2 p.m. and the funeral was at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Gene Edwards officiating. Song selections were “The Old Rugged Cross,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Victory In Jesus.” Services were under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove.