Douglas DeWitt

Douglas L DeWitt, 44, Independence, MO passed away April 25, 2008 following a brave and courageous battle with cancer. A visitation will be held 2-3PM, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO. Memorial services will follow at 3 PM. Doug was born, April 29, 1963 in Neodesha, KS.  He graduated from William Chrisman HS in 1981. Doug worked as a diesel mechanic at Rollins/Penske Truck Leasing for 22 years, and was a member of Teamsters Local 541. On July 16, 1983 he married Carol Montenguise, who preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by: son, Daniel; daughter, Jamie; parents, Bill & Linda DeWitt, Independence, MO; sister, Diana DeWitt, Independence, MO; sister & brother in law, Denise & Scott Talley & nephew Cameron, of Raytown, MO; Doug is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers & sisters in laws, Mother in law, and very special friends Tom & Linda Larson. Online condolences may be left at www.heartlandcremation.com (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)

Condolences

  1. Jim and Kaye Lighthill on April 27, 2008 at 7:55 am

    Billy and Linda
    We will miss him at dinner, we will miss his humor, we will just miss him so much. I’m thankful we got to know him for this short time we had with him.
    I pray for strength for your family
    As I said He Will Be Missed
    Jim and Kaye



  2. Bob and Dora Best on April 27, 2008 at 10:26 am

    Robert and I are so sorry to know that Douglas passed away. We send you our love and prayers and wish only the best for you and for your family. Our love to you.



  3. Bob and Dora Best on April 27, 2008 at 10:26 am

    Robert and I are so sorry to know that Douglas passed away. We send you our love and prayers and wish only the best for you and for your family. Our love to you.



  4. Loretta and Orrin Odell on April 28, 2008 at 6:44 am

    We’re so sad. Doug was a wonderful nephew and he’ll sure be missed. He worked hard and lived life to its fullest, and we’ve been lucky to have him in our family for this short time.



  5. Barb "Botts" Patton on April 28, 2008 at 8:55 am

    We were so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I know that you will miss him terribly. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Mark and Barb Patton



  6. Dee Montenguise on April 28, 2008 at 10:32 am

    I am really going to miss dougs Conversations and I say this with humor because anyone who knew Doug knows that is was mostly one-sided lol I Love Doug as a brother and will miss him-I will pray for us all through this rough time!! Everyone else please look out for Daniel And Jaime-I Love you two Bunches!!! always remember you both have a part of your Dad Doug Forever!!!!



  7. Jamie DeWitt on April 28, 2008 at 11:33 am

    My dad was the strongest person i have ever met in my life. he never gave up on the things he wanted most. all of us will miss him dearly but now he is with my mom again and i know that they are both looking down on me and my brother makin sure we succeed and make them proud.



  8. Patti Hilligoss on April 28, 2008 at 1:12 pm

    Diana–I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
    Patti



  9. wes lanier on April 28, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    doug was a wonderful friend and i will miss him dearly.



  10. JoAnn Borden on April 28, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    I just watech the memorial slideshow. It was great. To look at the old pictures sure brings memories.



  11. Melody Borden on April 28, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Uncle Doug will definatly be missed by many. He was a great guy who always had a good story to tell or a joke. I will miss him driving like a crazy man and just stopping by to say hi and see how everyone is doing. When my mom got sick- one day he gave me a big hug and said now melsie remember if you ever need anything to call uncle Doug. He was a person who loved his kids and his family oh yeah and his cars 🙂 He fought harder than anyone should have to– he is with my Aunt Sam now and boy oh boy imagine those conversations that are happening as we speak. I will miss him and remember him for the rest of my life. Love you Uncle Doug



  12. Mary Berling on April 29, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Diana, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.



  13. Amy Schoen on April 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    To Doug’s Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. The slideshow was a great tributememories of Doug. His spirit and love of excitement will live on forever in Daniel and Jamie.
    We know he will be missed, our thoughts and prayers to you at this time.
    Amy Schoen and Family



  14. Elizabeth Brown on April 29, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    Diana & Family – My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.



  15. Denise Talley on April 30, 2008 at 7:57 am

    Doug will be missed greatly by many. He is the most brave and courageous person I have ever known. He kept a positive outlook through much adversity and was always there to help anyone with a cheerful attitude. I was so blessed to have him as a brother. Doug was a devoted son and brother, loving husband, caring father, a good neighbor and valued friend to many. Our memories of Doug and his generosity, courage in the face of adversity, positive outlook, and great wit that he displayed throughout his life, has touched many and will live on in each and every one us. I love him and will miss him dearly.



  16. jerry latta on May 1, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    I just learned of Dougs passing, I am very sorry for the lost. I first meet Doug in grade school at Ott. We stayed friends all the way through high school. We had a lot of fun talking about hunting, cars, racing around town in cars or doing other things that we probably shoundn’t have been doing. I only saw Doug from time to time since high school but always considered him as a good friend. He will be missed by many. I will keep him and all of his family and friends in my prayers.



  17. Georgia Shultz on May 1, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    I just heard of Doug’s passing. It doesn’t seem that long ago, we were kids running around Uncle Parie and Aunt Atta’s farm. It was never dull when Doug and the girls were around. You can bet its an exciting reunion in heaven. My sympathy to Daniel and Jaime and all the rest. Take Care and God Bless.



  18. brian hyde on May 5, 2008 at 6:48 pm

    I met Doug through my friend Chuck, and I will never forget him. He had a boisterous way that I had never encountered before. It was on a deer hunting trip that the three of us took to sweet springs. The memorable thing about this trip was that none of us bagged a deer, but we all managed to save a little buck that had become entangled in a barbed wire fence. After that day Doug was my friend and I his. Although it was the rare occasion that we got together I will always consider him a friend. I wish his family, Daniel, Jamie, Mister Bill and Miss Linda my deepest condolances



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