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Doug, Jim E.
Jim E. Doud, 77, of Waterloo, formerly of Garrison, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer following an extended illness. A visitation and celebration of Jim's life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel, 212 E. Sixth St., Vinton. Private committal services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.
Jim was born Dec. 7, 1934, in Ottumwa, to Glen Denney and Fern Lucille (Pearson) Doud. He married Shirley Pelley on Feb. 18, 1955, in Vinton. They were later divorced. He married Donita Ward on June 11, 1983, in Vinton. She preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by his children, Kristin (John) Holst of Vinton, Kevin (Wendy) Doud of Ames and Kerry (Michael) Less of Van Horne; a stepdaughter, Debra (James) Ehlers of Park City, Kan.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, Donita, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Province.
A memorial fund has been established.
Condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com
Published Feb. 26, 2012 in The Gazette
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