Douglas Wayne Fuller
1958 - 2016
Douglas Wayne Fuller
1958 - 2016
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Doug was born March 25, 1958 in Ames to Evelyn (Steinford) and Wayne Fuller. Doug attended Ames Public Schools and graduated from Ames High School in 1976. He worked for six years, then enrolled at Iowa State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Agronomy in 1986. He had a number of jobs as a technician in corn breeding. He worked at Iowa State for many years and currently worked for NAPA in Ames.
Doug enjoyed good friends, good food, cooking, fishing and cars, especially his beloved '68 Camaro. He always looked forward to hunting with friends and family. He also enjoyed canning and many people treasured his homemade jams, jellies, and pickles.
Doug is survived by his parents of Ames, his brother Bret of Littleton, CO, nieces Morgan Fuller and Kelly Fuller of Sunnyvale, CA, and numerous relatives and friends.
Memorials may be designated to Mary Greely Medical Center Foundation, or to a charity of choice.
Online condolences and thoughtful memories may be shared on Doug's page at www.stevensmemorialchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John Packer
July 4, 2016
I lost my best friend on June 24, 2016. Doug and I had been very close for more than 40 years. We experienced a lot of what life had to offer during that time, and we had a blast. Races, concerts, parties, or just talking cars will never be the same without Doug. After a meal with Doug, I would push back from the table and comment that I was full. Doug would always say "I'm Fuller". I wish I could hear that one more time. Farewell Doug, say hi to Hendrix.
Dwight Gadsby
July 2, 2016
Wayne, Evelyn and Bret, Deepest sympathy. Doug was one of a kind. We had memorable visits when we stopped in Ames to visit your family on our yearly Christmas trips to the Midwest. You were never at a loss for interesting stories. I remember you telling us about the time that Doug went exploring the storm drain under the road. He crawled in half way and got stuck. You had to call in construction equipment to dig him out. They hadn't been working very long when Doug suddenly appeared on his own on the other side of the storm drain. Not sure how happy anyone was at that point.
Doug will be missed by all who knew him.
Dwight, and Jermaine Gadsby and family
July 1, 2016
Bret, Dr. Fuller and Evelyn, sympathy and uplifting prayers to you from Henry and myself. Doug was a colorful person, appreciated for his unique approach to life. I am so very glad he spent some time with us just last month. We are re-stocked with a few jars of Doug's jam and years of a dear friendship (for Henry, all his life, and since 1988 for me!) that has left a handprint on our hearts. Daria Schmidt and Henry Harris
Russ Mullen
June 30, 2016
I extend my sympathies to the Fuller family. Doug was a great person to be around and he was a fun, unforgettable personality. As one of his former ISU Agronomy professors, I always remembered the similes and laughs when visiting with him and he always left me feeling better about life's ironies.
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Rob White
June 29, 2016
I knew Doug for more than 50 years. His pose in an early class photo always amazed me, Doug sitting in the front row, hands clasped over his knees facing the camera with a mug-shot expression. How the photographer caught anything but a blur is beyond me. Doug's mission in life seemed to be proving that you have to grow old, but you don't have to grow up. I'll miss him from now on, he was a better friend to me than I was to him.
Cindy Vinson
June 29, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. My husband; Bill, worked with Doug. Bill lost his life to cancer on June 4, 2015. Prayers for comfort are sent your way....
Bob Louis
June 29, 2016
It is so sad to hear about Doug's passing. While I haven't seen much of him since leaving Ames in '81, I can't recall ever being around Doug and not laughing a lot and enjoying the time. He will truly be missed by all - my deepest condolences to the family.
June 29, 2016
Evelyn and Wayne, may your memories of Doug become treasures as time passes. Sincere sympathies to you, Jeanette La Grange
June 28, 2016
My heart and thoughts go out to the Fuller family, during this very difficult time. May you find strength in knowing how Doug touched so many lives positively.
Valerie Mills, (Miami, FL).
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016
Karen Evans
June 27, 2016
Doug and I went from grade school through high school together and grew up in the same neighborhoods playing together as children. My sincerest heartfelt condolences to your family old friend.
Clarence Brewer
June 27, 2016
Deepest sympathies to the Fuller family. The world lost a good guy last week. He was a friend to many and ornery to some. He was never shy about giving me a hard time and would also gladly give the shirt off his back along with homemade jams, jellies, and a ham sandwich in case I got hungry.
In the 21 years I was Doug's friend we did a lot of big fun adventures together and he talked me through some darker times too.
I regret that there were not more times to just hang out and I'm mad there just wasn't more time.
Doug knew he had good friends and I'm proud to be one of them. I look forward to celebrating his life. Rest in peace, my friend. You are loved and will be missed.
Cindy Maroney
June 27, 2016
Doug brought lots of color into our lives but what I remember Doug best for is the depth of his friendships to many people (30+years for me). He will be missed by many!
Eric Zierke
June 27, 2016
Its not going to be the same without Doug around! I remember him making me laugh so hard I almost fell out of the boat on one occasion. If you can hear me Buddy, this time I wont forget the duct tape.
Becky Rasmussen
June 27, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Terry Molle
June 27, 2016
Doug, I've only known you 2 years but I considered you a very good friend. You always made me laugh and that made for a fun work day! I'm going to miss you as is all of the Napa family. RIP Buddy!
Donald Maroney
June 27, 2016
Doug and I met in high school, and we never stopped hanging out. We transplanted 2 catalpa trees to my yard 2 weeks ago. He was my hunting buddy, close companion, and "Uncle Doug" to my children. Over the years I came to know many of his family and they too have been close to me. He was a good friend to many.
ashley fyler
June 27, 2016
So sad to hear this! I worked with Doug for several years at ISU he always kept us entertained and always laughing with his humor and just being his silly self. Lots of fun memories with him over the years. Fly high Doug! You will be missed!
A friend that I will never forget!
Steve Odson
June 27, 2016
Jef Klaus
June 26, 2016
Some of my best days in High School were spent with Doug. We made many memories after that and whenever I was lucky enough to see Doug, it was as if we had never been apart. I will miss my life-long friend. My prayers and sympathies are with his family.
Jess & Kim Wheelock
June 26, 2016
Doug, you will be missed by all of us here at Wheelock's Service. We always looked forward to you dropping parts off when they let you out! Always had a joke, a hug or something else we can't mention here to talk about! RIP my friend.
Karen Carlson
June 26, 2016
I will miss Doug so much for his humor and wit. Still can't believe he is gone but not forgotten. I met him at work and have been friends since then. RIP Doug. My condolences to his family.So sorry for your loss.
Duane Holman
June 26, 2016
Doug it is hard to believe you are gone my friend. I was blessed to have known you for 3-4 years. I was Honored to called you "Friend and Brother" Your Smiles, Jokes, Attitude towards Life will be sorely be missed with in "OUR" Family at NAPA Auto Parts.
TJ Flemmer
June 25, 2016
Prays for Doug and Family. I can't believe he is gone. I just saw him 12 days ago, We just talked about our 40th class reunion coming up in 2 weeks. I'll miss him, Doug was the Best Man at My Wedding in 1978.
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