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Donald Raymond Douglas

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Donald Raymond Douglas Veteran

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16 Feb 2015 (aged 87)
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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Donald Raymond Douglas was born March 19, 1927 in Atkinson, Nebraska. He was the son of Gilbert Douglas and Mildred (Hunt) Douglas. Don was the youngest of seven sisters and brothers. Don enlisted in the service during WWII and served two years in Germany. He was stationed near Hitler's hide-out and was discharged before his 21st birthday.

On February 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty Roberts of Prescott. To this loving union three children were born. Over the years Don worked at Center Milk in Creston, as a milk hauler, Wellmans and at AMPI as a contract milk hauler until he retired. After retirement he drove a school bus for Prescott School.

Don and Betty lived on the acreage until Betty passed away on May 16, 2004. Don then moved to Lenox where he has lived the last 11 years. Don enjoyed his time on his acreage with his livestock and tractors. He liked to help Betty in the garden. Don always enjoyed when the grandchildren came to visit. While living in Lenox he enjoyed going to afternoon coffee at Tiger Den with friends.
Preceding Don in death, his wife Betty; his parents Gilbert and Mildred; brothers Glen Douglas and Earl Douglas; sisters Mineva Douglas Tully, Deloris Douglas Beck; Bernice Douglas Brown; sister Beulah Douglas at infancy.
Donald Raymond Douglas was born March 19, 1927 in Atkinson, Nebraska. He was the son of Gilbert Douglas and Mildred (Hunt) Douglas. Don was the youngest of seven sisters and brothers. Don enlisted in the service during WWII and served two years in Germany. He was stationed near Hitler's hide-out and was discharged before his 21st birthday.

On February 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty Roberts of Prescott. To this loving union three children were born. Over the years Don worked at Center Milk in Creston, as a milk hauler, Wellmans and at AMPI as a contract milk hauler until he retired. After retirement he drove a school bus for Prescott School.

Don and Betty lived on the acreage until Betty passed away on May 16, 2004. Don then moved to Lenox where he has lived the last 11 years. Don enjoyed his time on his acreage with his livestock and tractors. He liked to help Betty in the garden. Don always enjoyed when the grandchildren came to visit. While living in Lenox he enjoyed going to afternoon coffee at Tiger Den with friends.
Preceding Don in death, his wife Betty; his parents Gilbert and Mildred; brothers Glen Douglas and Earl Douglas; sisters Mineva Douglas Tully, Deloris Douglas Beck; Bernice Douglas Brown; sister Beulah Douglas at infancy.


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