Douglas Beckett
June 07, 2016
Douglas James Beckett, 57, passed away peacefully at home in Polk City, Iowa, on June 7th, 2016 after a short battle with cancer.
Born February 27th, 1959 to Gary Beckett and Nancy Smith, Doug was raised in Des Moines by Gary and mom Jane. Doug enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976 and served proudly for three years. Doug married the love of his life Susan in 1978 and had two beautiful daughters; Sara (Chad) Waugh of Avondale, Arizona, and Darcy (Chris) Farrell of Des Moines, Iowa. Doug enjoyed riding his Harley, blaring music in his hot rods, hunting, fishing, and avoiding family events. He was a member of American Legion Post 232 and the Eastern Iowa Nova Club.
Doug is survived by his wife and daughters; grandchildren, Launa (9) and Charlie (5); brothers, Greg (Sandy) Beckett and Bill Smith; sister, Stormi (Jason) Crowe; brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith and sister-in-law, Vicky Schultz; mother, Jane (Mike) Harrell; along with a large extended family and lots of close friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 11th, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm with the funeral service beginning at noon.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb Blair McAtee
06/09/2016
I met Doug in the big town of Polk City when we were both 14 years old. He was best man at my wedding and was the unofficial Godfather to my daughter Tonya. I have MANY memories of this man. He found the perfect woman and married her which I also call my friend. He will be missed but I know he's in a far better place then we are. Praying for your continued strength. Love you all. Debbie
Sheryl Cory Leydens
06/08/2016
After doing a lot of growing at our house mom and dad assumed you were one of their's and so do all of us! Love ya little brother! God hold you close and surround Suzy and the girls with love.
Ron and Dani Lister
06/08/2016
Rest In Paradise Doug.
So sorry for your Loss. We lost contact when we moved but we always tried to see Doug when we was in town.. Got a lot of memories with Doug and Susie. He is going to missed by many. Prayers to the family.
Karrie Facille
06/08/2016
I didn't know him but heard a lot about him from stormi. May God give your family peace and guidance through this time and long after! Sending love all the way from Ga we love yall!
bill milne
06/08/2016
so sorry for the loss of this great guy, who could fix anything, prayers go out to the family, RIP my friend i'll see you on the other side. SEMPER FI
Larry Williams
06/08/2016
RIP Doug. May God bless your soul. Suzy and family, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
David Hood Jr aka mugsy
06/08/2016
I'm sorry for ur loss me and dad was just talkn about dad coming up on just this passed Sunday to see doug and we decided against cause of a rumor that family wasn't lettn people c him ... but that besides the point he will be remembered and will always have a place in my heart and a ton of memories with me my family n he will never be forgot .... love ya doug u will be missed