Douglas “Doug” Cyrus Ward

Douglas “Doug” Cyrus Ward

Cedar Rapids

Douglas “Doug” Cyrus Ward, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, June 3, 2024 after a short illness. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Teahen Funeral Home by Pastor Carol Sundberg. Burial: 1 p.m. Monday at Amsterdam Cemetery, Kanawha, IA. Those not able to attend the service may visit with the family on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home.

Doug is survived by his wife Lois; two daughters, Lorrie (Allen) Redenbaugh and Kathy (Paul) Svoboda of Cedar Rapids; three sons, Randy (Cyndy) Ward of Manchester, Bradley Ward of Cedar Rapids, Troy (Emily) Ward of Solon; 13 grandchildren, Josh, Heather, Andrew, Doug, Steven, Thomas, Brittany, Cassidy, Noah, Ellie, Grace, Cyrus and Chloe; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Warren (Donna) Ward; sister Betty Bistline; sisters-in-law, Jodi Ward, Ella Josten, Esther Helps, and Ida Eekhoff, and many nieces and nephews.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Charlie, Roger, Gene, and Dick; in-laws, Edward and Marie Eekhoff.

Douglas was born on June 13, 1944 in Algona, the son of Arthur and Rose Drabeck Ward. He married Lois June Eekhoff on March 13, 1965, in Kanawha. Doug and Lois owned and operated the A&W on Ellis Blvd. in Cedar Rapids, for 30 years, until the flood of 2008.

Doug enjoyed fishing, going on drives and watching wildlife, collecting farm toys, and going out to eat with Lois. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed socializing with his customers and hosting 50’s Nights at the restaurant. After his retirement from the A&W, he drove buses for the Cedar Rapids Schools and summertime detasseling crews. Above all, Doug loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Doug’s family to be used for his favorite charity.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.