Doug Vaughn

Douglas LaVern Vaughn was born on November 12, 1964, to Franklin “Douglas” Vaughn and Patricia Ann (Clark) Vaughn in Denison, Iowa. Doug was an adorable blonde-haired, blue-eyed boy and always a joy to be around!

He attended Denison schools for the most part. While still in high school, he joined the Iowa National Guard in 1982 and served proudly for 8 years, graduating in 1983. He worked a couple of jobs before joining Dubuque Pack and later working in maintenance at IBP/Tyson.

On November 1, 1986, Doug married Lori Jean Beermann Malone. Together they raised three beautiful daughters: Cristy Jo, Melissa Sue, and Vanessa Kay. They were the joy of his life!

Doug decided to try something different and went to college to become a small plane mechanic. He became a Certified Propeller Technician for the Council Bluffs Airport, a job he enjoyed for many years.

In 2007, they decided to move back to the Denison area and bought a home in Deloit, Iowa, where Doug became licensed in Water Treatment.

Doug’s passion was music; he was a self-taught musician. He also enjoyed spending time with Lori on their Harley, cruising down the highway. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandson, Konnor.

In recent years, Doug developed several serious health issues that he didn’t like to discuss much. He continued to carry on as usual, often using humor to cope. He passed away on August 30, 2024, at his home.

 Doug was preceded in death by his daughter, Cristy Jo; mother, Patricia Vaughn; nephews: Daniel Swanson and Jason Bauer; in-laws, Helen and Carl Beermann; and brothers-in-law: Randy Beermann and Dale Meyer.

 Those left to cherish Doug’s memory are his wife, of almost 38 years, Lori Vaughn; daughters: Melissa Malone and Vanessa (Aaron) McAdam; grandson, Konnor McAdam; father, Douglas Vaughn and friend, Connie Mulligan; sisters: CindiJo (Kevin) Bohm and Billie May (Mike) Bauer; sisters-in-law: Lois Meyer, Lanette (Larry) Malone, Cindy (John) Shymanski and Lisa (Ron) McWilliams; brothers-in-law: Robert (Nancy)

 Beermann, Ron (Carol) Beermann, Russell Beermann and Judy Gress, Richard (Lisha) Beermann, and Ross Beermann; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Visitation with family greeting friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with his memorial service and military honors at 11:00 a.m. all on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison. Memorials may be directed to the family.