Douglas Ruby

Douglas Ruby, age 51, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he was the son of Dennis and Marsheila (Dunham) Ruby on February 19, 1970.

Doug had a passion for education and loved teaching. He taught at numerous schools including Exira, Carlisle and Indianola High School, where he retired from in 2020. He was his students’ biggest advocate, he enjoyed coaching girls basketball and was proud to have taken them to state.

Doug was a devoted member of Hope Lutheran Church, he was a Shriner, and belonged to the Iowa Genealogical Society, National Society Sons of the American Revolution. In his free time, he enjoyed learning the genealogy on both sides of his family and was currently writing a book, telling the stories of his family history.

He is lovingly survived by his sister, Debra Cowie; grandmother, Gloryne Ruby; niece, Whitney (Noah) Todd and their children, Ruby, Nicole, and Greyson; nephew, Lane (Malorie Strong) Gritts; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family members.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents; grandpas, Chester Ruby, Jr. and Leland (Donna) Dunham.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022, with funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will follow at Exira Cemetery.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy, please direct your memorials to the family via Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, attn: Doug Ruby Family.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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