DOUGHTY, Terry R. 1955-2018

DOUGHTY, FAUSER, COMITO

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 9/3/2018 at 17:23:36

Biography

Terry R. Doughty, 62, of Waterloo died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home.

He was born September 16, 1955 in Waterloo, the son of Gary R. and Barbara J. Fauser Doughty. Terry married Juanita Ann Comito on April 27, 1985 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Waterloo.

He graduated from Hudson High School in 1974. He obtained his AA degree from Ellsworth Community College in 1976 and earned a BA in Business from Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX. He worked in Fleet Service for American Airlines in Dallas for 20 years before retiring in 2006.

Terry was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Parish. He was also member of Transport Workers Union (TWU). After retiring he volunteered at Cedar Valley Bike Coalition. He also volunteered repairing bikes for Sacred Heart Church to donate to the community and others. He always joked that he "worked for beer" when asked what they owed him. He loved to ride RAGBRAI, riding in it 20 times starting in 1996. Terry liked a good joke and laughed with his whole body.

Terry was a lover of music, such as James Taylor and Dave Mathews Band. He had an awesome vinyl record collection. He was a craft beer fanatic. He was considered to be a late night beer philosopher and connoisseur. He also liked to spend his time on bike trails. Terry would often say, "I like to bike because it makes me feel like I'm flying."

Terry is survived by his wife; his children, John (Tiffany) Doughty and Elizabeth "Izy" Doughty, both of Waterloo; two grandchildren, Vincent & Peter Doughty; parents, Gary and Barbara Doughty of Hudson; sister, Deb (John) Lacock of Monticello; brothers, Jeff (Linda) Doughty of Cedar Falls and Steve (Michelle) Doughty of Omaha, NE; and a special friend, José Hernandez of Caborca, MX.

Services:
Saturday, September 8 at Trinity Episcopal Parish of Waterloo, 4535 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo

Cemetery: (None given)

Memorials:
Cedar Valley Hospice or Trinity Episcopal Parish of Waterloo

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Home website