DWBOD he will be missed 3/27/68-11/17/2011

Dwbod

BRANDI, after your loss, don't know how you had the inner strength to even start to create this sad, but beautiful post. never understood & often wondered what DWBOD stood for, in fact i was always leaving the B out, had to call Troy what was correct so i could give Doug a itrader on AZ, will express my feelings in morning, so sad for your loss, i can't express my feelings @ this time. my eyes keep watering up & hit wrong key. trying to type sad, hit f 3 times attempting d. back to DWBOD. going out on a limb, thinking children might have made it up & has a special meaning to him & no one else should know, except you & kids. i don't know or need to. but i'll try anyway: DAMN WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL CLD DAD, kids think we're all OLD, in my case its true. Brandi, iwill miss the duels we had [ more later ] the inner warmth most don't see, the radiance most don't see, the passion for collecting, most of all his million dollar smile. thought Doug lost it, giving up one of his great treasure's for a beautiful woman, as you are. until later he introduced us & seen the inner beauty Doug seen, being a OLD SWORDSMAN of 100 years & more, i look at inner beauty male & women, [ late iin life met mine ] seen the radiance, warmth, inner beauty in you, then your smile, & realized Doug would've gave it all & be getting away cheap, for your love. hope i see you sometime & when you smile, i will see Doug in your smile, even when Doug came to any shows w/o you, i seen you in his smile. LOVED THE MAN, will miss him. love, don sherman aka SURE MAN " the Suremanater " more later
 
Brandi,
Please know that my prayers go out to you and your whole family. You know how close Doug and I were. I have no words to fully describe the loss I feel. Thank you for calling me, I know it must very almost impossible to talk rite now. I only wish the best for you and the kids and hope you can somehow make it thru these dark days. All my love, Vinny
 
My condolences go out to you. You and your family will be in my prayers. He will be missed by many in the pool community.
Craig
 
DWBOD stood for Douglas William Baltrip Doctor of Optometry. Doug was my best friend and I was greatly blessed to have him as my husband. I have read so many posts of condolences from his AZ family. It breaks my heart and lifts my spirit at the same time to read such wonderful things about him. Doug was a man's man- but really a big teddy bear when it came down to it. Doug was brutally honest which was a quality I loved about him. He would include me in on everything he did. I knew of every cue deal, case deal and watch deal he made. He never kept anything secret from me in any of his workings. Although I must admit I wouldn't remember half of what the deals were going on - since he had so many going on at once! This whole cue thing really took flight for him back in December 2007, about the same time of his open heart surgery. I thought he was crazy and I couldn't pry the computer from his hands as he lay in recovery for a week after his surgery. When his first ginacue came in the mail I figured I should give him a good ass whooping. But, as his passion grew, new friends made, and seeing him enjoy himself- I realized I need to embrace his new hobby and I am so glad that I did. I have met great people along the way from AZ. It's kind of neat to meet people for the first time when you speak to them everyday and consider them one of your best friends and you've never even met. I feel so fortunate to come to know so many of you. Doug always enjoyed the shows and I enjoyed coming along with him. I was one of the few wives to come to the shows and you all made me feel so welcome. I thank you for that. I will miss my shopping trips and lunch with Toots, Jaylon Haley at Valley Forge. I will miss the late night fun in the Grotto hanging out with the boys.
To Vinnie - we were hoping to see you in Boston in the spring. I know he loved you like a brother. I pray for your spirit that God can comfort you in your time of grief.
Troy- I love you and your family. I am so glad that I decided to make this last trip out for the cue show. I greatly enjoyed you, your children and Laurie. Doug although extremely intelligent - learned some great new phrases from you. Which would make me laugh because I knew who had been teaching him this new lingo! You were so much more to him than just a friend. I also pray that God would wrap his arms around you and give you comfort.
Jack and Toots- geez what can I say other than we love you so very much. What started out as ONE neat original case turned into quite the obsession! Also, it turned into a great friendship that I will always cherish. We greatly enjoyed coming to Florida and seeing you. Oh what I wouldn't give to relive that weekend. We always talked about how much fun we have with the both of you. I miss you already and I love you both.

I miss hearing Doug's voice bellow through the house as he's on his phone making a deal or just shooting the shit. It's even harder not to hear his heart "tick" when I lay in bed trying to fall asleep. I loved to hear his heart "tick". I would often press my ear to his back while he slept just to listen. The tick was comforting because it meant his heart was working as it should. I miss his snore, I miss his laughter, I miss his smile and I miss his slap on my ass first thing in the morning as I try to get ready for work. He made a cappuccino for me each morning and would bring it to me with a smile and a kiss even if we were arguing. Cappuccino was always a good peace maker!

The man who made my heart melt, gave me butterflies, and gave me the love that I will miss and cherish- is now resting in the arms of angels. Doug found Salvation early on in his life. Jesus was his Savior and this gives me great comfort in my time of sadness to know he is truly in a much better place. i don't have to wonder if his name was written in the Lambs Book of Life or not- I know it is and the angels have greeted him with open arms and sing and rejoice in his welcoming Home to be in the presence of the Lord.

Thank you AZ for your kindness and prayers. It is appreciated more than you can ever imagine. You can find information of services at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe MI. Thank you again.

Love,
Brandi

http://www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com/index.php/obituaries/details/836-douglas-w-baltrip-od
 
I am not very good at navigating through AZ. I have received many pm's but I think the inbox is almost full. I don't know how to delete old pm's and I am not sure if I want to delete what Doug has in his inbox. If you would like to send me a message please do so at brandibaltrip@gmail.com or on facebook. I can also be reached on my cell at 734-735-6219.
Thank you all again,
Brandi
 
brandi had a great catch, he loved and adored her, all of his dealings he had always had a motive behind them,he was building something for his family!. he blew thru the cues in 2008 and by 2009 he had enough to do a pool and a wedding and always had un selfish motives. Doug was a good friend and great father. and a very loving husband.he always had a excitement about his plans for a future with brandi and new brady bunch!and was excited about florida! Brandi, if there is anything you need ( there is nothing to big or to small) .I am just a few miles away!
God knows your fears and you needs, and being the heavenly father he is he wants to provide them for you! use the recourses he puts in your path and you will see the blessings, but never be afraid to ask!!
Psalm 91:15 because he loves me says the lord I will rescue him and bee with him in times of trouble! my love to you and the kids
 
Brandi,

That was the most heartwarming but tearfull (for me) tribute to Doug I have ever seen written. He was lucky to have you, and my heart aches and breaks too knowing I'll never hear that bellowing voice again. He was special to so many people

Much love to you and the kids
 
I'm so sorry to hear this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the rest of his friends.

Jerry
 
I'm so sorry for you loss Brandi. I know even typing this up was very difficult to do.

Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult and sudden loss.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this sad and shocking news. My thoughts and well wishes are with you and your family.

David
 
Hi, Brandi-

I am so sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember meeting you and Doug and the 2nd West Coast Cue Show in 2009 in San Ramon CA. I did a few deals with him and he was a stand up guy.

Best-

-David
 
Doug...

I have had dealings and interaction with DWBOD.

In addition to the wonderful items that he offered for sale here on az, Doug always dealt with honor and integrity.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his wife and family.

RIP.

Best,
Brian kc
 
Dear Brandi,

I first met Doug and youself about 3 years ago at the at one of the shows.BCA..ICCS and you both made an immediate impression on me....I could tell you and Doug were like two peas in a pod..so to speak.

It is such a sad day and I hope that the future is full of memories of all of the wonderful times you and the family shared.

I am sorry for your loss.

Scott
 
It's such a shame to lose those dear to you, especially when so young. Sorry for your loss, and sincere thoughts for you & your kids. Very sad news.
 
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