Douglas Workman
March 18, 2015
Douglas Workman, 51, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy, courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born December 26, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Doug graduated from Southeast Polk in 1982, and attended the University of Iowa where he received both his Bachelor's Degree in 1985 and his Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1989 from the College of Medicine. He went on to complete his Family Practice Residency in Davenport, Iowa, and worked in private practice in Bettendorf, Iowa for seven years. From 1999 up until the time of his death, he was employed by Broadlawns Medical Center. In that time, he taught at the Family Practice Residency Program for nine years and founded the Primary Care Clinic in 2008, where he served as Section Chief. He looked forward to going to work at Broadlawns every day.
Doug was a lifelong learner. He served two terms on the Southeast Polk School Board, and was the Caucus Chairman of his precinct several times. Additionally, he was a committee member of the Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, and was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa, College of Medicine.
Doug was a man of faith and lived his life exemplifying Christ. He was passionate about spreading the Gospel of Christ and went on several medical mission trips to foreign countries. He loved his work with the refugee population in the Des Moines area as well.
Doug was a kind, gracious, and humble man whose character was defined by his integrity. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a true optimist. Despite a grim prognosis, he continued to be a positive role model and community leader. Doug loved being outside, and enjoyed hunting, hiking, biking, doing triathlons, reading, playing the drums, MMA, and riding his Harley. He loved spending time with his friends, his DWWS Breakfast Club, and traveling abroad. Above all else, he loved spending time with his wife, children, and family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Joann; son, Drew Workman; daughter, Abigail Workman; parents, Lewis and Sally Workman; sisters, Diane (Fred) Holt and Deborah (Todd) Newby; brothers- and sisters-in-law, John Naughton, Steve (Lizy) Naughton, Kathy (Rick) Wozniak and Mary (Steve) Sieloff; nieces and nephews, Amy Holt, Heidi and Jill Newby, Ben and Josh Wozniak, and Tyler and Nathan Sieloff.
Visitation will be Monday, March 23, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW in Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24th at the church with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Buroker and the staff of Powell 3 for their compassionate care.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Colon Cancer Coalition (coloncancercoalition.org), Opportunity International (opportunity.org) or Xponent Ministries (xponentministries.org).
*The family wishes to invite everyone to wear brightly-colored clothing to celebrate Doug’s life.
On-line condolences to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Elizabeth Treffer
03/22/2015
Dr Workman was one of the most kind physicians I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Always kind to all patients and staff. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Remember God loves you! John 3:16.
Carey Hinman
03/22/2015
I was a patient of Dr. Workman when I went to Broadlwans. He was a very good Doctor. I am so sorry to see about his lose in the paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn Rankin
03/22/2015
I was privileged to work with Doug at BMC. Few people are that consistently kind toward everyone. My heart goes out to Joann, the children, family, the many friends, and BMC staff and patients.
Albert & Teena Vanderploeg
03/22/2015
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family with the passing of Douglas. It is a great comfort to know that he loved the Lord. May the Lord sustain you in this difficult time.
Gloria
03/22/2015
I still remember the first day he came to work @ the FHC and spilled his books everywhere....
I wish comfort and peace and the most grandest of special memories
Julie Deuel Rn-BC
03/22/2015
Dr. Workman was a wonderful physician and human being. He was always positive. He was a great teacher and always respected the nursing staff at BMC. I had a work related injury and he was my Dr. For it. He always checked in on me to see how I was doing. My condolences to his family. So we should all learn from him and continue that joy and passion he had for the patients and life.
Jan Manson
03/22/2015
My deepest condolences to the family of Doug Workman. The world had lost a good man and physician, but he is now in the arms of his Savior! God bless!
Jan Manson,
Former employee of BMC Dept of Oral Medicine
Diann Alt
03/22/2015
Dr. Workman will be missed by so many! He always had a smile for everyone! My deepest sympathy to his family.
Barb Henn
03/21/2015
So sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers to your family. Dr Doug will always be with the family and in the hearts of all he touched.
Mike Soliday
03/21/2015
Soooo very sorry to hear this news. As I read the obit, Doug certainly was an incredible guy. I'm so glad he got to touch a lot of people.
Dan and Cindy Wieckhorst
03/22/2015
We had gotten acquainted with your family while living in Davenport. So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers for your family are before the throne of God.
Tom and Gloria Havican
03/21/2015
Lewis, Sally and the Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all in this deepest time of sorrow. Remember when you can no longer walk with your burden God will carry you until your burden is light enough for you to carry on. With our deepest love for you and your family.
Earl & Mary DePlanty
03/21/2015
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Keeping you in our prayers.
Dr. Annie Sagebiel
03/21/2015
2 Corinthians 5:7-8 We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. He touched many lives and he will be greatly missed at Broadlawns.
Vernon &Frances Chaloupka
03/21/2015
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and all your family during this stressfull time. God Bless and may the Lord Comfort You.