Jerry D. Douthitt
1938 - 2004
Jerry D. Douthitt
1938 - 2004
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Jerry Douthitt Obituary
Celebration of Life Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 21, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Weerts Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport.
Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.
Jerry was born Dec. 22, 1938, in Granby, Mo., the son of Mary Sue (Scholes) and Troy Douthitt. He married Thelma R. Williams on Nov. 24, 1959, in Marshall, Mo.
He worked as the Purchasing and Materials Manager with Packaging Technologies, formerly Kartridg Pak Company in Davenport. He worked for 34 years, retiring in 1997.
Jerry graduated from H.H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden, Germany. He received his B.A. degree from Missouri Valley College, Marshall, class of 1960. He later obtained his Master of Arts degree from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
He was recognized as Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; a member of National Honor Society 1960; Tri-City Purchasing Agents; and Boy Scout Leader with Troop No. 14, Davenport; and active in Junior Achievement.
Jerry was active in genealogy research which led him to write and publish a book of his family history. He also enjoyed gardening, stamp and coin collecting.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma; daughter, Pamela S. (Gregg) Querin, Davenport; son, Douglas (Melinda) Douthitt, Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Max Douglas Querin, Davenport, and William Douglas and Jessica Grace Douthitt, Longmont; sister, Nancy Nelson, Oshkosh, Wis.; half sister, Terri Lynn Kelly, Joplin, Mo.; two half brothers, William Ellrich, Auburn, Mass., and Tommy Douthitt, Joplin, Mo.; stepfather, Harold Ellrich, Sebring, Fla.; and stepmother, Wanell Douthitt, Joplin.
Jerry was preceded in death by a brother, John Wesley Douthitt, mother, Mary Sue Ellrich, and father, Troy Douthitt.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting Mr. Douthitt's obituary at www.weertsfh.com.
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Jean Kelty
May 23, 2004
The Douthitt's lived on what was a field of flowers next to our house. Our Dad sold the property to Jerry and we had new friends gowing next door. We went from the flowers we'd pick to the flowers that picked us.
Jerry would qualify as one of my personal "people you'll always remember." He was one of the first to offer a helping hand. His energy working in the yard tired ME out and I was a kid. If I had a question Jerry'd take a few minutes and answer it. From why a worm could still live if it was cut in half to would a egg really cook on hot blacktop? Once when I was about 12 I was cutting through Jerry and Thelma's backyard. They were sitting outside and quietly talking. I didn't want to bug them so I went back around their place another way. They were sitting in the almost darkness, leaning close to each other and they looked content. That is the image I have when I think of Jerry.
Caring, kind, thoughtful, generous and loving.
I wanted to share some memories of a kid who had a grown neighbor who treated her with respect. Jerry was a very positive influence on me. Thank you for sharing your Husband, your Dad and your friend. Jerry, you did a wonderful job.
Richard Joy
May 20, 2004
Some lucky people win the lottery. My fortune was much better than that. I won the lottery of life when I met Jerry Douthitt. He took me under his wing and changed my life in ways I would never have believed possible. Jerry was the most positive person I have ever known. He made me believe in myself and made me believe there was nothing I couldn’t accomplish. When we were facing the most impossible situations he would say, “I think we’re going to get a break” and we always did. Jerry cared about people and family above all else. The way he treated people is an example to us all.
It is with great sorrow that we have to say good-bye to our dear friend and teacher, but as long as any of the many people whose lives he touched remain, he will live on.
Dick Joy
NANCY FITHIAN
May 20, 2004
I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING FOR JERRY DOUTHIT FOR TWENTY YEARS. HE WAS NOT ONLY THE BEST BOSS I HAVE EVER HAD - HE WAS TRULY "ONE OF A KIND". HERE AT PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES, HE WAS A MOTIVATOR, MEDIATOR AND COUNSELOR TO MANY OF US. OVER THE YEARS, HE HELPED ME TO GROW BY PUSHING ME INTO DOING THINGS I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD DO. HE NOT ONLY HAD A BELIEF IN PEOPLE OF WHAT THEY WERE CAPABLE OF,HE KNEW HOW TO TEACH BY EXAMPLE. I COULD NEVER SAY ENOUGH
GOOD THINGS ABOUT JERRY AND I WANT THELMA AND HIS CHILDREN TO KNOW HOW WELL THOUGHT OF HE WAS BY ALL OF US THAT KNEW HIM HERE. HE WILL BE SO SO MISSED.
Carol Blank
May 20, 2004
To The Family Of Jerry Douthitt
I was saddened to hear of Jerry's passing away. I worked with him at Packaging Technologies. He was very well liked by everyone. He was a kind and caring person. He will be missed by everyone at Packaging Technologies. You have my very deepest smyphathy.
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George Kasowski
May 19, 2004
It was real sad to hear that Jerry had died. I worked with him at Kartridge Pak for 15 years before he retired. He was a great man and a true friend. I will truely miss him.
Janet Trekell (Mrs Paul)
May 19, 2004
I was so saddened to read of Jerry's passing. My husband, Paul, passed away last year. He and Jerry were such good friends. Paul thought so much of Jerry when they worked together at KP. We moved to MN and unfortunately did not continue to keep in contact.
I send my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. The sorrow you feel now will increase many times over in the next few weeks, I certainly know that, but over time he lonliness will subside. I pray for you and your family.
Sincerely, Jan Trekell
Kerry Kelty
May 19, 2004
It is hard to beleive that one of the finest men I have ever known has passed from this life to the next. I am deaply sorry that Jerry is gone. He taught me alot growing up next door to him. Things like life is short, take time to be with your family. I admired Jerry not for who he was but for the example he set forth to all of us in the neighborhood.
I am only sorry that I have lost touch with all of you over the years.
My Prayers are with you all in this time. Kerry
DR. FORREST SMITH
May 19, 2004
THELMA AND FAMILY:JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR'E IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
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