"So sorry I never got to meet you. Just found out about your whole family at the family reunion about 3 years ago. RIP my cousin. "
In loving memory of
Douglas Ray Boulton
April 29, 1950 - February 13, 2019
DOUGLAS RAY BOULTON
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Douglas Ray Boulton, 68, of Muscatine, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The family will greet visitors prior to the service from 11 until 1 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family, in care of, Janet Boulton. Online condolences: www.wittichfuneralhome.com
Doug was born on April 29, 1950, in Muscatine, the son of Ray and Roberta Lessenger Boulton. He married Janet Reed on July 7, 2013. They've been together for 36 wonderful years.
He was a past member of the Wapello I.O.O.F. and Wapello Jaycees.
Doug began his schooling at Winfield-Mount Union and graduated from Wapello High School in 1968. He was an outstanding athlete in high school, excelling in football, track and field, baseball, and basketball. He fueled his love for sports by following and attending his children and grandchildren's sporting activities. Doug was an avid Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He always looked forward to the annual Boulton vacation at his brother Randy's house at Lake Ponderosa in Montezuma. Doug treasured being with his family and never missed a family event. He was kind, gentle, and loving to everyone. He was always there.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Janet of Muscatine; his children, Buddy Ray Boulton, wife Marie, and children Elise, Mia, and Brady, of Montezuma, Josette 'Josie' Henning and daughter, Emma, of Mediapolis, Erin Curry, husband Mikel, and daughter due in June, of North Liberty, Christopher Reed and children, Kaaryn, Bailey, Owen, Evan, and Tatem, of New London, and Dana Osier (Pat) and children, Beau, Chantz, and Janea, of Salem; he was a great papa to Beau and Tessa's children, Kinsley and Elijah, who he adored; he is also survived by his parents, Ray and Roberta, of Wapello; his siblings, Rae Nita and husband, Bill Black, of Wapello, Randy Boulton and wife, Cindi, of Grinnell, Rae Laneia Boulton of Wapello, and Misty Rae and husband, Dean Brockway, of Wapello, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by an infant sister LaCinda; two grandsons, Deven Vargus and Theodore Curry.
Tributes
"Rest well brother we got it from here love you"
"Doug was a great guy and friend, will be deeply missed by all. I will always remember the times him an I would joke about things an give each other a had time but all in fun. but Doug always had the last word lol RIP my friend.. Chris Ellison "
"Very sad to hear about doug. My prayers are with his family. Janet I am truly sorry for your loss.. Doug was a great boss and a great person to many of us. "
"The Boulton cousins and extended family in Las Vegas will forever miss Doug's kind spirit and gentle heart. Our heart aches for this family loss. With thoughts and prayers - All our love, Nancy Boulton and Chuck Soberinsky, and kids (Elliott, Roger, Heather, Maddie, Sophia, Jack, and Hannah)"
"A couple of memories about Doug, who was a HS classmate. He was a tailback and I was a guard our senior year of football. He lined up right behind me. When the play called for him to run my side he was so quick I barely had time to block before he was there and gone! Also, Chuck Nelson and I hunted rabbits with Doug one winter, and he was the best at finding them in places we never thought to look. We missed seeing him at our recent class reunion, but understood why he wasn?t there ? the Hawkeyes were playing. Rest In Peace, Doug. You will be missed. "
"We are so sorry for the pain and loss you are feeling, loving prayers, Scott and Cathy Curry."
"Our sympathy to the entire family. May Doug?s warm heart comfort yours now and in the days ahead. Dyann and Dave Roby "
"We were so sad to hear about Doug's passing. We hope that the love of your family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. "
"Janet and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Doug! He was a great guy and was so fun! Always had a smile! The Lerch family "
"Janet and family...So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers Jo(Phillips) Miler"
"Janet, I am so very sorry. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you must be going thru. I will try to get off work because I would like nothing more than to be there to support you and honor Doug. I'm sorry it became so public so soon. If you ever need anything I'm here. I never knew two harder working in love couple as you and Doug. Love you, Debbie Daehn "