Douglas P. Bales 1953 - 2018

BALES, NELSON, RAYMOND

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -- Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/4/2018 at 11:22:40

Sioux City Journal
28 March 2018

Sioux City

Douglas P. Bales, 64, of Sioux City, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Douglas was born on Aug. 27, 1953, in Sioux City, to Eugene and Frances (Nelson) Bales. He received his education at Sioux City schools, graduating from East High with the class of 1971. Doug continued his education at West Iowa Technical Community College with a degree in architectural drafting and design in 1973.

On Nov. 27, 1977, Doug married Peggy Raymond in Onawa, Iowa. The couple later divorced. Douglas worked for Sabre Communication and other tower companies before retiring due to unrelated health problems. During his career, Doug did tower work in foreign countries.

He enjoyed classic cars, canoeing, camping and tinkering around with woodwork. He found his greatest joy in his time fishing and spending time with family. His attention to detail will not be forgotten.

Douglas is survived by his son, Curt Norby and his significant other, Monica Jessen of Sioux City; daughter, Heather Bargar and her husband, Casey of Guys Mills, Pa.; daughter, Patricia Bales and her significant other, Joseph Quinones of Des Moines; brother, Daniel Bales of Sioux City; grandson, Branin; granddaughters, Sky, Rylee, and Alana; nephew, Carlton Acker; niece, Melissa Berg and her husband, Jay; a grandnephew; and two grandnieces.

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Sherry Bales; and grandnephew, Isaac Acker.

Memorials may be offered to the family.