"To The Family Members Of Doug: I was a 1961 graduating classmate of Doug's and went to school with him the whole 13 years. He was a great classmate and an all-round great guy. We went to church together growing up at Red Oak Presbyterian Church, and his mother, Ruby, played at mine and my husband, Jim's wedding almost 42 years ago. I just want you to know your family has been in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be in the days ahead. May God bless you! Sharon (Laing) Rice Andalusia, IL 61232 "
In loving memory of
Doug Phelps
January 23, 2008
Douglas “Doug” Phelps, 64 of Tipton, Iowa died Wednesday, January 23, 2008. Doug was born May 4, 1943 the son of Max and Ruby (Fulwider) in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University and worked as a District Sales Rep for many years. He worked for Nutrena Company, Purina and later for Golden Sun Feed.
In 1962 he married Karen Rismiller, the couple were married in Ames, Iowa. After Karen’s death in 1998 he later married Della Crock. Doug was a faithful Iowa State Cyclone fan and helped recruit football players in the early 1970’s. He was an avid supporter of Tipton Tigers’ sports and was inducted into their Track and Field Hall of Fame for his many years of volunteer work at their meets. He also helped with cross country meets. The Tipton football team named him their Most Loyal Fan, and he was Grand Marshall for the Homecoming Parade. He was well-known around Tipton as a truly nice guy.
Doug his survived by his children; Jeff Phelps and his wife Stephanie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thea O’Grady and her husband Pat of Lincoln, Nebraska; one brother, Kerry Phelps and his wife Kit of Tipton, Iowa. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Emily, Claire and Ryan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ruby, by his wife Karen and by his wife Della.1943-05-04T00:00:00.00023684.023684.023685.023714.023675.00.00.00.00.02008-01-25T00:00:00.000
Tributes
"To Kerry and the rest of Doug's Family: You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of Doug. I have such wonderful memories of your whole family from the time I lived and worked in Tipton. May the memories you have of him gradually replace the sorrow you feel today. With sincere sympathy Burlin Matthews "
"We were very sorry to hear of Doug's death. His consistent kindness and consideration of other people is a fitting testament of his life. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of the family in this time of grief. With love, Ken and Sylvia Gould "
"Kerry, my condolences goes out to you and your family. Your family was a very important part of our family lives not to mention the neighborhood. If you remember living in the country your family lived on the farm. I miss Iowa but not the humidity and the real cold weather. Kerry, love to hear from you if you get this email. It's always nice to hear from people back home. Jean"
"To Thea, Jeff, Kerry and families... Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of this \truly nice guy.\" Despite all his struggles over the last decade"
"To all the Phelps Family: We were to sorry to hear about Doug. We had many laughs and heard alot of jokes from the days when going out to eat at the Maidrite and both Doug and Ed would joke how it must be the guys night to cook. I also remember seeing your Dad and Mom and thinking what a striking couple they made and how much they cared for each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Ed and Jo Dietz"
"Jeff, Thea, Kerry and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Denni mentioned the \grandpa and grandma\" staircase photo"