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Douglas C. Eveleth CHARLOTTE - On June 2, 2015, Douglas C. Eveleth, 74, left this world to join his family and friends in heaven. He was born on July 2, 1940 to Douglas and Twyla Eveleth. Doug's passion was children and education, both of which he cared for deeply. He was headmaster at Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC, and led the school and its expansions for 14 years. In 1986, Doug became Head of School at Kentucky Country Day School in Louisville, KY. In 1991, Doug became the Head of School at Saint Paul's School in Clearwater, FL, retiring in 2007. Doug was well respected in his profession, winning numerous awards and serving on many boards. Doug is survived by his wife Tress; children Kimber Fulcher, husband Walt; Christopher Eveleth, wife Heather; Daniel Adkins, wife Loretta; grandchildren Graham, Caroline, Lanier, Lilly, Parker and Perry. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Church of Ascension at 701 Orange Avenue in Clearwater, Florida at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Suncoast Hospice Brookside Center, 2675 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34684.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jun. 3, 2015.

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June 30, 2015

I am sorry for your lost of Mr.Eveleth. Dealing with a death of a love one is not easy but you can trust in the God of all comfort he will not fail you

The David Walker Family

June 9, 2015

Headmaster Eveleth was a wonderful and blessed presence at St. Paul's. Rarely would he be found in his office ~ instead, he was out on the school grounds talking to the students, teachers and parents. He was a 'class act' and many beautiful memories are left behind. Thanks to Headmaster and Mrs. Eveleth for all your hard work and for caring so much. Our heartfelt sympathies to the Eveleth family. Regards, The Walker Family ~ David and Betsy Walker ~ and Kyle, Brett & Kyndall (1993-1996)

Becky Montgomery Grubbs

June 7, 2015

I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Eveleth's passing. His warm encouragement and strong leadership helped make my years as a student at PDS a wonderful time in my life. My dad (Charles Montgomery) and he became instant friends through their mutual love of cars, and my whole family truly enjoyed knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 6, 2015

Tress, I am sorry to hear about Doug's passing. We have lost a great man and educator. He hired me at Providence Day in 1981. He was a very caring person who had great respect for the people at PD. MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sam Caudill

John & Susan Corwin

June 6, 2015

Dear Tress and Family, Doug was a wonderful boss and friend. I have many good memories of working at SPS with Doug. He left his print on all of us and our hearts. May God bless and keep you and your family under His care during this difficult time. Pleas know you are thought of often.

thomas tarrant

June 6, 2015

Tress iam sorry about the loss I been at PDS for 42yr I miss him and Family

June 6, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charnell Beel

June 5, 2015

Tress, so sorry for your loss. Mr. Eveleth was a great leader for SPS for the entire 10 years our daughter, Brittany Beel, was there. I ran into to him a few years ago at Countryside Mall at Christmas time and I remember telling him how much we missed him there. He told me that he wished he hadn't retired quite so soon. He was a touch of class at SPS and will be deeply missed.

Susan LaPlante

June 5, 2015

Dear Tress, I am indeed so sorry to learn that Doug passed away. I know you and the kids will keep his love for you all in your heart forever. He will be missed.

Cindy (Griffin) Goforth

June 5, 2015

For many years after graduating from PDS when I came back to visit, he was still there. PDS was like home for us and he was a part of all of our families. He was a great man and will be missed for his smile and for his larger than life image he had in all of our lives. In heaven, I just bet he and Mr. Murdock are playing golf and catching up on old times. He will be missed!

Phyllis Gill

June 5, 2015

My deepest sympathy, Tress, to you and your family. Doug hired me in 1981 to teach English at Providence Day, and I retired in 2013. His enthusiasm and belief in his students and staff motivated us and helped the school flourish. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope treasured memories will bring you comfort and peace.

Dennis Brown

June 4, 2015

What a great guy - and impressive headmaster colleague. Mary Alice and I join in sending our condolences to the family. I remember well the many hours Doug and I spent at meetings during his years at all his schools - but especially while at Providence and Saint Paul's. Doug's smile was simply infectious. His enthusiasm for the field and the kids he served second to none.

Keith Shannon

June 4, 2015

My mother Helen Smith Shannon was Mr. E's secretary for many years at Providence Day. Mr. E was devoted to PD, the staff and each student. My mother had great respect for him, and he showed her many kindnesses during their years together; she passed away in 2010. Our family can never re-pay Mr. E for looking out for her! He was such a fine man and his family can be very proud if his legacy.

Anastasopoulos Family

June 4, 2015

We are so sorry for your great loss. Our family and children will forever be touched by his kind and loving leadership through our attendance at St Pauls School. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Jean Garrone

June 4, 2015

Tress and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you. Take care

Julie Barnette

June 4, 2015

He showed that same smile every day in the halls at PDS! Peace and understanding to the family in their time of loss.

Cindy Burgun

June 4, 2015

Tress, I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss, know that you are loved by all and in our thoughts and prayers.

Warren "Todd" Hicks

June 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I enjoyed learning from this man as a student and athlete at PD in Charlotte where I was fortunate enough to play a little basketball for him. He was a true teacher and gentlemen. Mr Eveleth will be missed.

Amy (Hunt) Roberts

June 3, 2015

I will always remember Mr. Eveleth from my years at PDS. What a great man and a great part of PDS history! My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of this wonderful man.

June 3, 2015

To the family of Douglas Eveleth sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you rely on the God of comfort and all your beautiful memories to sustain you.

June 3, 2015

Tress and all of the family, we are so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of working with Doug at St Pauls. We shared stories of North Carolina, our love for good southern food, cars, etc. Our prayers are with you all today and in the days to come.

Betty Ann Southard

June 3, 2015

Sincere sympathy to you and your family, Tress. Your husband touched so many lives - he lives on in all of us - teachers, staff, students, parents and in the halls of Saint Paul's School.

Andy Fink

June 3, 2015

Mr. Eveleth was and remains a larger than life figure! I graduated from PD in 1982. Mr. Eveleth was "the man"! We all loved and respected him greatly! Huge impact on my life and many others! Thoughts and love to the whole family.

Carol Sharkey

June 3, 2015

Blessings to Tress and your family. Doug hired me in 1976 to become a part of Providence Day's faculty. Twenty five years later, I retired. Thanks to Doug for taking a chance on me--I loved all my years teaching at PDS. Doug was a larger than life figure in helping the school in its early years. Tress, you were always a quiet,stable force in his life.

Jimmy Cox

June 3, 2015

I coached varsity basketball one year at Providence Day School while Doug was the head of school. My sympathy and thoughts go out to his family, friends, former students, and all who knew him.

Doug Jeter

June 3, 2015

God bless you , Mr. Eveleth. My 8 years at PDS had, and continue to have, a huge impact on my life.

Joanne Compton

June 3, 2015

I extend my sympathy and offer my prayers to your family in your loss. In 1977, Mr. Eveleth took a chance on me and hired a teacher fresh out of college to teach first grade at Providence Day School. He supported me and encouraged me as I learned the art of teaching. This fall, as I start my 30th year at Providence Day in first grade, I will continue to remember his smiling face, his kind words, his firm decisions, and his love of Providence Day.
Joanne Compton

Ruth (Grant) Pierce

June 3, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. He was my headmaster at PDS for all 12 grades and what a fantastic person! What a loss.

Kat Jefferis Sykes

June 3, 2015

What a memerable smile and positive statement this man left in my mind and heart. He was a gift and trail blazer to Providence Day School. Thanks for the memories and the help you provided to me especially in my first few years as a newby to Providence Day in second grade but all the way through PD until I left for college . Blessings of comfort and peace to his family and all the lives he impacted. To young to rest but rest indeed and bless you Mr Eveleth!

Susan Dvornik

June 3, 2015

Tress...deepest sympathy to you and your lovely family. It was a pleasure teaching Biology (1993-1999) at St. Paul's under Doug's dynamic leadership. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Mark Peeler

June 3, 2015

What a great man! He made a tremendous impact on my life and thousands of others. Our prayers are with Tress and the family.

June 3, 2015

Tress - we are so sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Randy, Mary Jane and Sarah Jane Arnegger

Ken Green

June 3, 2015

Prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Eveleth. I was a student at PDS during his tenure there and he presided over my graduation. I always had great admiration for a really cool Headmaster.

Bobbie Hinson

June 3, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I owe my 40 years of teaching to Doug. He hired me to teach science in 1975, and I just retired from Providence Day on Friday. He was truly a very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobbie Stephens Hinson

Barbara Husereau

June 3, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the family of Doug Eveleth. Doug hired me as a first grade teacher at St. Paul's School. I admired & respected him. My class enjoyed his unexpected visits as he strolled into the room with a big smile on his face. That is how I will always remember him. Take comfort in knowing that his smile is now lighting up that corner of heaven reserved for educators. In sadness for the loss of a great person, Barbara

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