Doug Beauchamp

Doug was part of the "Greatest Generation," and had a strong devotion to God, family, and country.
He grew up primarily in the Kansas City area, but the family moved frequently, and he became very adaptable to new surroundings.
Doug found stability in his service to his country. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1958. Doug was a true American patriot. His final post was at Schilling Air Force Base, in Salina, Kansas.
In Salina, Doug met the love of his life, Donna. Doug and Donna dated for several years before getting married in 1962. The marriage came with three children (Marty, Teresa, and Darrell), as a package deal. Doug loved family life and took on the role as DAD proudly.
In Salina, Doug worked for the Coca-Cola Company and Interstate Finance. While working for Interstate Finance, Doug was promoted and transferred to manage the new office in Manhattan, Kansas.
Once in Manhattan, Doug knew he had found a place to call home. Doug went back to school and graduated with an accounting degree from Kansas State University. He used his degree throughout the rest of his professional career, which included employment with Sink & Gordon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and as City Manager for the City of Manhattan.
The love of K-State Athletics was something he cherished until the day he died. Doug was also very involved with the Elks Club, serving twice as Exalted Ruler. He was also an active member of the American Legion and served twice as Post Commander. If there was any time left, he was probably out dancing or squeezing in a round of golf out at Stagg Hill.
Doug was a man of conviction and honor. His love of family was paramount... and he had no greater joy than spending time with his family. Sing alongs with Dad strumming his guitar, around a campfire or even just in the living room at home, were treasured by the entire family!
Doug was preceded in death by his wife Donna, his son Marty McCool, his brother Ken, and his sister Doris. He is survived by his children, Darrell Hills, Teresa (and Daniel) Dodge, daughter-in-law Sandy McCool, along with his seven grandchildren, Lisa McCool, Darren Dodge, Justin Dodge, Casey McCool, Samantha (and Jeffrey) Zerr, Westin Hills, Addy Hills, and one great grandchild, Finn Zerr.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00p.m. Friday December 13, 2024, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30a.m. Saturday December 14, 2024, at the Sedalia Community Church north of Manhattan. Interment with military honors will follow at the Sedalia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Doug are suggested to the Sedalia Community Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.