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DOUGLAS ELIASSON Obituary

DOUGLAS ELIASSON, 70, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Spencer, Iowa, Doug retired from Navistar in 2011 after 48 years of service. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served on the board of the National Auto & Truck Museum "NATMUS" in Auburn, and enjoyed being a troop leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Doug loved vintage cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, John Deere and Case tractors. Doug enjoyed collecting hats, t-shirts, models, and home remodeling. "He loved his family and cherished his grandchildren." Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Mary Eliasson of Fort Wayne; mother, Harriet Eliasson of Spencer, Iowa; children, Brian Eliasson of Phoenix, Ariz., Janelle Eliasson Nannini of Bowling Green, Ohio and Julie (Mark) Henrie of South Jordan, Utah; grandchildren, Madi, James Douglas, Stephen, and Michael; sisters, Geraldine (Henry) Jurgens of Kearney, Neb., Loretta (Ed) Joyce of Las Vegas, Nev., Roberta Schurring of Wheeling, Ill., and Jeanette Gehrt of Spencer, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by father, Robert Eliasson; and foster son, Michael Williams. Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5401 St. Joe Road, with calling one hour prior. Bishop Adam Gregory officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Milford Cemetery, Milford, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Missionary Fund, Boy Scouts of America, or National Auto & Truck Museum "NATMUS." To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 16, 2014.
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Doug, I keep your picture on my desk at home. It is you, the Prophets, and the portrait of the Savior that reminds me how to be kind to those all around me. Thank you for being an example for me! May I live up to your kindness. Tommy

Tom Ringo

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July 13, 2017

I REALLY ENJOYED DEALING WITH DOUG HE WAS A VERY KNOWLIGABLE GUY THAT WILL BE MISSED

LARRY HARRIS

July 21, 2014

My condolences go out to your family during this time.
Richard Butler, Asst. Superintendent
Breckinridge County Schools
86 Airport Road
Hardinsburg, KY 40143

July 21, 2014

Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Doug never met a person he didn't know, i will miss his smile and his outgoing personality.

July 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss of a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Doug was an amazing and caring person. I truly enjoyed whenever he would visit us in Jefferson county. God speed my friend.

Bruce Taylor

July 18, 2014

We appreciate all the assistant Doug provided to the Madison Co. school bus garage over the years. It was always beneficial to have him visit us.

Skip Benton

July 18, 2014

My sympathy to Doug's family. Went to school with him in Lake Park, IA. He was a fun guy and sounds like he grew into a great man.

Vicki Thompson

July 17, 2014

Doug was just a great guy to work and be associated with. My deepest sympathy to the whole family

Otto Strunck

July 17, 2014

Dear Mary and Family,

Doug is my cousin on my Mother's side of the family. We had many fun times as kids and I remember him as full of life and always ready to have some fun. He and his sister, Geraldine, played their accordions when we would come to visit. This is a shock to all of you and I am so very sorry that he is gone.

Rest in peace, Doug. And for Mary and the family, may you find comfort in knowing how many people Doug touched in such a positive way.

Roselyn (Rosenbach) O'Connell
Scottsdale, Arizona

July 16, 2014

a wonderfull friend doug was imperiation to everyone.your frind etown bd of ed school buses

david johnson

July 16, 2014

It was always a pleasure to see Doug walk through your door. Truly wish more were like him, Sympathies to Mary and all.

Rich Nenortas

July 16, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

July 16, 2014

My son and I worked with Doug for many years. He will always be remembered for his many jokes and lighthearted personality. Mary, your loss is shared by many!

Gary Widenhoefer

July 16, 2014

The TRC family has lost someone very special. Doug had a huge heart and infectious smile. You will be missed, Dougie.

Cheryl McCormick

July 16, 2014

Doug was a pleasure to work with and knew the true art of Customer Service! I knew him as a helpful and caring individual who did what was right. My prayers go out to his family in this time of their great loss! He set a good example while here on earth, and my wish is that his legacy continues to show in this world.

Mark Cahill

July 16, 2014

One of the greatest guys I've ever had the pleasure to work with, a great loss to world. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Ron Briggler

July 16, 2014

Mary and family.
We are so sorry for your loss.A great guy that we have had the pleasure to know.A man that helped so many and the famous finger pointing at your car when you drove by.He will be missed greatly.
Jeff & Patty Zolnik

Jeff Zolnik

July 16, 2014

Simply, Doug was an amazing model for me on how to treat people, enjoy life and do good stuff. Always, always saw and brought out the best in all of us. My prayers are with you all.

Mike Roeth

July 16, 2014

Mary, you and the kids are in my prayers. Thank goodness for our knowledge of the Plan of Salvation. Doug was a great man and will always be remembered as a valiant servant of the Lord. Love You, Bev Linsky

Beverly Linsky

July 16, 2014

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