Hoosick – Douglas R. Van Der Kar, 81, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY. He had resided on River Road in Hoosick, NY, with his wife, Janet (Babcock) Van Der Kar.
Born on April 7, 1932, in Cambridge, NY, Doug was the son of the late John and Florence Van Der Kar. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Doug worked at Allied Signal in Hoosick Falls, NY. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club. Doug was also a member of the American Legion in Hoosick Falls.
Survivors, other than his wife Janet, include their daughter, Vicki Hooks and husband Harold of Troy, grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Stowell and Ashlee Yavaniski, and great-granddaughter, Chole Stowell.
Services were private. Burial was at the Gerald B.H. Solomon/Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. Arrangements were by the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the Owlkill Rod & Gun Club through the funeral home.