Douglas W. Flatt

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Douglas W. Flatt passed away in peace on November 29, 2010. Doug was born June 11, 1929 in Fargo, North Dakota to Mike and Rea Flatt and grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, North Dakota. He graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in civil engineering. After graduation he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Denver, he met Janet Higgins and they were married on August 2, 1953. Doug and Jan moved to Topeka, Kansas in the fall of 1954 to work on the design and construction of the Kansas Turnpike. He co-founded Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers, P.A. in 1961 and served as its president and CEO until his retirement. Doug was involved in many civic and professional organizations including Sigma Chi fraternity, Arab Shrine, Arab Boaters, Royal Order of Jesters Court 125, and Kansas State Board of Licensing-Architects, Engineering & Landscape. He was a long time member of Countryside Methodist Church in Topeka. He served on the board of UMB and as president of Topeka Country Club. He also was a member of La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, California. Dougs passions were his family, golf, being with friends and growing his business. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and the zeal with which he approached both his personal life and his business endeavors. He was both a devoted family man and a trusted business partner. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Jan; his children, Cathy Goodger (Tim), Lake Quivira, KS, Steve Flatt (Sherryll), Double Oak, TX, and Tim Flatt (Laurie), Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren, Chris Goodger, Scott Goodger, Drew Goodger, Chad Flatt, Mallory Flatt, and Allison Flatt, two sisters, Betty Corwin, Tucson, AZ and Nancy Loftis, Horseshoe Bay, TX and a brother, Jack Flatt, Bend, OR. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Flatt. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 PM at Countryside Methodist Church in Topeka. A celebration of life will follow at Topeka Country Club. The family requests donations be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64145-1117. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka is in charge of arrangements. Douglas Flatt

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Flatt

13 Entries

Sue and Dana Anderson

November 26, 2019

May Gods love comfort and sustain you.

December 3, 2010

Jan Our thoughts are with you. Dana & Sue

Denise Milward

December 3, 2010

Mrs. Flatt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Mr. Flatt was a wonderful man.

December 3, 2010

Dear Jan and Family: John and I were terribly saddenened by the news of Doug's death. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time and hope that God's comfort and grace will help you. I at any time either of us could be at assistance please feel free to call. We are here with you! Sincerely, Judy and John Stone

hugh oreilly

December 3, 2010

Jan, you may not remember me but I know that you know my parents Hugh and Eileen in La Quinta. Their sorrow is with you today as they have just learned of Dougs passing . It was ironic that two couples would relocate to Palm Springs from east central Kansas and end up next door neighbors. My parents enjoyed your and Doug's company and friendship over the years and wish everyone in the family our best.
Regards, The O'Reilly's

Bob Tinsley

December 2, 2010

Dear Steve, Sherry and all the family,
I'm truly sorry about Steve's father. Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayers.

December 2, 2010

Jan,

We were so sorry to hear that Doug passed. He was a good friend and always a joy to be with. We, and all of his fellow La Quinta C. C. friends, will miss him greatly. We hope that time will quickly assuage your sorrow and we look forward to seeing you soon at the Club.

Barb and Jim Reed

December 2, 2010

Dear Flatt family,

It is never easy to see a loved one called home to be with his maker. However, please take comfort in the last 3 words of the sentence, "with his maker". How glorious it must be to be with the angels, to dance amongst the stars, to be with The Creator! Doug now has a new Birth Date! God has called Doug home to be with past and future loved ones. Yes, by future loved ones I mean "us"! This is a moment in time that is stricken by grief, but is also a time to celebrate. Celebrate Doug's life, his accomplishments, his passing on to a greater place, and the promise you will see him again someday.

Penny and I did not know Doug very well, but we have been blessed to know his wonderful son Steve, incredible daughter-in-law Sherryll, and his awesome grandson Chad for many, many years. It is the love, care, and nurturing in our developmental years of one's parents that help define who we are. It is clear Doug was an example of someone to be admired and loved, and Steve is a lucky guy to have had him as his earthly father.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

In God's Love,

Brad and Penny Denney

December 2, 2010

Jan and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roger and Lucie Rondeau

December 2, 2010

Jan -

Our condolences to you and your family. Doug was truly one of a kind and we are privileged to have known him.

Dean and Roanne Hofmann

Leslie Emanuels

December 1, 2010

What a wonderful man. I am thankful for the legacy he left in his children. Cathy is a blessing to me and many others. I pray God's grace for all of you.

Leslie Emanuels

December 1, 2010

Condolences to the family. What a great man. He has left a wonderful legacy in his children. His daughter, Cathy, is a blessing to me.

Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye

December 1, 2010

Tim,

My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Pam Blackwell (Jardine)

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