Douglas Steven Larson, 65, of St. Louis passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020 due to complications from brain cancer. Born on July 22, 1955 to Harold and Aileen Larson of Cherokee, IA, Doug graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in metallurgical engineering. After college, he worked at Olin Brass and Betz Laboratories before settling into a long career as a water treatment engineer at Anheuser-Busch. Since retiring in 2008, Doug enjoyed many hobbies, including golf, cycling, bridge, and tackling projects of all kinds. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially to cheer on his Iowa State Cyclones and St. Louis Cardinals. He will be greatly missed by his family including his wife of 40 years, Ginny, and their daughters Katie and Erika, his parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, extended family, and many friends.
Services: A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Saturday October 3, 2020 from 1-4 PM on the outdoor patio at Sunset Overlook in Columbia, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to your favorite charity.
Sending you lots of love, we’re so sorry for your loss. We wish you peace in the midst of your sadness.
Sending you lots of love, we’re so sorry for your loss. We wish you peace in the midst of your sadness.
Dear Ginny, Katie, and Erika, and all of Doug’s family,
We are so sorry for your loss and pain. Doug was such a good, funny, and helpful guy.
You said it right on, he was always willing to help. We will really miss him, in so many ways. Praying for your healing and comfort in the days ahead.
Dear Ginny, Katie, and Erika, and all of Doug’s family,
We are so sorry for your loss and pain. Doug was such a good, funny, and helpful guy.
You said it right on, he was always willing to help. We will really miss him, in so many ways. Praying for your healing and comfort in the days ahead.
Doug will be sincerely missed by his WHS Class of ’74 friends and classmates! He was a great friend and classmate and he faithfully attended class reunions to keep in touch with us. Doug’s family is wished peace and comfort. May your happy memories keep Doug with you every day.
Doug will be sincerely missed by his WHS Class of ’74 friends and classmates! He was a great friend and classmate and he faithfully attended class reunions to keep in touch with us. Doug’s family is wished peace and comfort. May your happy memories keep Doug with you every day.
Katie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish your NRH family could be there for you. Know we are there in spirit. Take care of yourself. Kath
Katie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wish your NRH family could be there for you. Know we are there in spirit. Take care of yourself. Kath
May you find peace in the days to come and know there are so many classmates keeping you in our prayers . Jim and Lorri Stevenson. Class of 74
May you find peace in the days to come and know there are so many classmates keeping you in our prayers . Jim and Lorri Stevenson. Class of 74
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy.
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. We wish you and your family our deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry to hear about Doug. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
We are so sorry to hear about Doug. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
His picture on his obit says it all. Doug always had a smile. He was a great guy, friend, and bridge player. His bridge family will miss him, and so will the AB Boys! We all miss face to face bridge, but I have so many images of the pre and post discussions those AB Boys had. It was more than just a game.
May the good memories last a lifetime. My ❤️aches for his family. Wish there was something I could say to ease the pain. He may be gone, but never forgotten.
His picture on his obit says it all. Doug always had a smile. He was a great guy, friend, and bridge player. His bridge family will miss him, and so will the AB Boys! We all miss face to face bridge, but I have so many images of the pre and post discussions those AB Boys had. It was more than just a game.
May the good memories last a lifetime. My ❤️aches for his family. Wish there was something I could say to ease the pain. He may be gone, but never forgotten.
Enjoyed my time with Doug as did all the bridge players. He assumed the role of director at Barnhart as a natural leader always ready with a ruling and a quip. He gladly volunteered his time so the players could have a “game.”
Many enjoyable conversations with Doug revealed his diverse interests, bridge, current events, golf all expressed with a relaxed sense of humor.
Enjoyed my time with Doug as did all the bridge players. He assumed the role of director at Barnhart as a natural leader always ready with a ruling and a quip. He gladly volunteered his time so the players could have a “game.”
Many enjoyable conversations with Doug revealed his diverse interests, bridge, current events, golf all expressed with a relaxed sense of humor.
Ginny, Erika and Katie. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. I worked with him at Anheuser-Busch in the Environmental Affairs Department. I have many fond memories of him. He was a wonderful person. May he Rest In Peace.
Ginny, Erika and Katie. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Doug. I worked with him at Anheuser-Busch in the Environmental Affairs Department. I have many fond memories of him. He was a wonderful person. May he Rest In Peace.
I worked many years with Doug at AB and then we played bridge together after retirement. He was a great guy and had a great attitude. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
I worked many years with Doug at AB and then we played bridge together after retirement. He was a great guy and had a great attitude. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.
Doug was a wonderful person. He was funny, bright and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed by the Barnhart family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him!
Doug was a wonderful person. He was funny, bright and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed by the Barnhart family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him!
Doug was a great guy and fun to be with. I always enjoyed his company at the bridge table both as a partner or opponent. The bridge club and I will miss him dearly. My condolences to his family.
Doug was a great guy and fun to be with. I always enjoyed his company at the bridge table both as a partner or opponent. The bridge club and I will miss him dearly. My condolences to his family.
Our hearts go out to you and your family, he will greatly missed.
Our hearts go out to you and your family, he will greatly missed.
May God’s peace rest with you and your loved ones as you mourn the loss of your husband. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning light. Thinking of you and praying for you. Warmest regards, Denita E. Robinson
May God’s peace rest with you and your loved ones as you mourn the loss of your husband. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning light. Thinking of you and praying for you. Warmest regards, Denita E. Robinson
Oh, Ginny and family, My deepest sympathies! So very sorry for you loss. Hugs dear lady
Oh, Ginny and family, My deepest sympathies! So very sorry for you loss. Hugs dear lady
Ginny, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Ginny, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family.