Douglas C. Williams (1947-2015)

WILLIAMS, OXLEY, TERRILL

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 10/25/2015 at 18:35:28

Obituary from Fullerton Funeral Home in Mason City, Iowa:

Douglas C. Williams
October 21, 2015

Doug Williams was born to Charles and Helen Williams, March 13, 1947, Eldora, Iowa. He graduated from New Providence high school in 1965, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa in 1969 with a major in physical education and a minor in sociology and drivers education. In 1973, Doug received his master’s in education, guidance and counseling degree, and in 1975, education specialist degree in administration from Iowa State University.

He began his career at Orient-Macksberg community school as physical education/driver education teacher and coach, 1969-71; then from 1971-74 became guidance counselor/coach at Stuart Menlo.

In 1974-75, he moved to Exira community school as high school principal and athletic director. In 1975, he became junior/senior high school principal at Gilbert community school, then superintendent in 1980. Doug was a shared superintendent between Gilbert and United community school from 1988-92.

June 2004, Doug retired from the Gilbert superintendent’s position after 29 years of dedicated service to the district. In August 2004, he became Vice-President for Business Services at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) retiring in July of 2012.

While at both Gilbert and DMACC, Doug provided leadership during times of record enrollment and facility enhancement. He was also involved in many committees with the Area XI Administrator Association. His leadership at DMACC included serving on the Iowa Community College Business Officers Association. During his career, Doug served on many local, state, and regional boards. Those where he presided as president of the board included: Ames Story County Cyclone Club; Iowa High School Athletic Association Board of Control; United Way; Mid-Iowa Computer Center; and Lions Club. In addition, Doug was very proud of his involvement with Leadership Iowa, School Administrators of Iowa Mentoring program, many Iowa State University committees, and serving as a volunteer youth basketball/baseball coach.

Doug met his wife Pam while attending ISU. They married in 1975 and had one son, Christopher, currently residing in San Jose, California. He is also survived by sisters Vicki (Gene) Oxley, Marshalltown; Jane (Steve) Terrill, Ames; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Doug enjoyed working out, boating, swimming, riding bike, tennis, pickle ball, and spending time with family and friends in Clear Lake, Iowa and Peoria, Arizona.

In agreement with his wishes, Doug has donated his body to Mayo Clinic for science research.
A reception to celebrate Doug’s life will be held Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, from 1:00 - 3:00 at the DMACC Career Academy, Hunziker Center, 1420 S. Bell Ave, Ames, Iowa. Pam and Chris look forward to paying tribute to Doug with those who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers and if you choose, memorials can be sent to the Gilbert Education Foundation or Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) scholarship fund.

Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-423-8676 Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Fullertonfh.com, or Facebook/Fullertonfuneralhomes