Obituaries
Paul A. Douds, Sr.
June 3, 1937 - January 23, 2018
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VISITATION
January 28, 2018 | 1:00 P.M. -
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
307 Cedar Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois60174 - January 28, 2018 | 2:30 P.M.
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Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
307 Cedar Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Columbarium
Paul A. Douds, age 80 of St. Charles, passed away January 23, 2018 at Delnor Hospital. He was born to Forrest and Cathryn Douds in Pittsburgh, PA. He worked for State Farm Insurance Co. for over 30 years. Paul was a longtime member of the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club, and the Fox Valley Aero Club. He will be forever remembered riding through the neighborhood on his moped and golf cart, watching over the neighborhood. Paul’s greatest joy was watching his grandchildren play high school and collegiate sports.
He is survived by his loving wife Jane, son Paul (Maggie) Douds, daughters; Susan (Hugh) Masterson, Karen (Bob) McCloughan, ten grandchildren; Paul, Billy, Douds, Megan, Hugh, Katherine, John, Masterson, Jack, Janie, Max, Kelly McCloughan, brother Forrest “Buddy” Douds, sister Patricia (Louis) Belsterling, many nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law Richard (Dorian) Bauerle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Sally (Jim) Way.
Memorial Visitation will be 1-3:00 P.M. Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 2:30 P.M. at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. Contributions may be made in his memory, to Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, or Anderson Animal Shelter, South Elgin.
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Laura Wilson from Sugar grove, IL
"May you rest in peace Paul and prayers to all family and friends. He's a wonderdul person surrounded by an amazing family. It was such a pleasure to get to know Paul and his family. Thinking of you all."
Karen Moon from Saint Charles, IL
"Oh, we will miss you Mr. Douds!! We are thinking of you and all your family and appreciate the neighborly warmth and kindness and conversations over the years. Our prayers and condolences."
Ina Wolf from Estero, FL
"Jane and Family, Please accept my condolences. Paul was a man who definitely march to his own drum! He will be missed by many family and friends. He played a huge role in my success at State Farm and I am forever appreciative. Sorry I can’t join you at his Memorial Service but he will be in my prayers!"
Colleen (Kruse) Leeders from Chicago, IL
"We will always remember "Mr Douds" riding around Farmington and checking in with everyone. Rest easy Paul. Jane, you and your family are in my prayers."
JOHN AND SYLVIA ZIPAY, DAUGHTERS STACEY SIMMONS & NICKY BAKER from ST CHARLES IL, IL
"JANE, PAUL JR, SUSAN & KAREN (OUR FAMLY FRIENDS), WE ARE OVERCOME BY GRIEF! YOU AND WE AS WELL HAVE LOST AN AMAZING MAN, YOUR HUSBAND, YOUR FATHER, YOURS AND OUR FRIEND! I AM PROUD TO CALL PAUL MY FRIEND AND BLESSED TO HAVE HAD PAUL AS MY MENTOR FOR 43 YEARS! HE IS IN MY HEART AND WILL FOREVER BE WITH ME!"
Mark & Beverly Weidner from Allison Park , PA
"Jane & Family So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Have much to be thankful for having Paul in our lives. Paul had the faith to hire us to the State Farm family. Paul provided guidance to a young agent starting in a new career. Received a phone call approx. one year ago from Paul when he heard that I retired, we caught up and laughed about where our lives had taken us. He will be missed."
glenn harms from Morris, IL
"Paul was a strong leader of my manager group and a mentor to me and many others. He broadened our knowledge and experiences on the snowmobile trails of northern Wisconsin and will not be forgotten. Blessings to Jane and family as you recall the best of times!!"
Cliff and Pat Fullhart from West Chicago, IL
"Paul, you've gone west but will be forever remembered by your buddies at Fox Valley Aero. You were a great influence in Fox Valley obtaining and building our current great flying field. Many of our new members never knew you but they and our old guard appreciate what you did. Rest in peace my friend."
Alan & Susan Galle from Glen Ellyn, IL
"We will miss you Paul - always in motion in the golf cart at the club too. I will miss our talks and learning more from you too. Rest in peace my friend as your wife and family are in our prayers."