William James “Jim” Doane
William James “Jim” Doane, age 71, of 932 North 50th, formerly of Beverly, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 14, 1942 in Pittsfield, IL the son of William Ronald and Neva Doane. He married Esther “Bunnie” Piper in 1968 in Pittsfield. She survives.
Mr. Doane served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Beverly United Methodist Church. He was a member of numerous Community boards, clubs and organizations and received many awards throughout the years. Among his awards were the Pike County Outstanding Young Farmer, the Herald Whig Farm Family of the Year Award in 1998 and the Environmental Stewardship Award (Payson). He was a member of the Liberty School Board, the Adams FS Board, the Farm Bureau Board, the Liberty Lions Club and the Liberty American Legion. He also served on the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Mound Prairie Cemetery Board and the Adams County Beef Producers Board. He was a Beverly Township Supervisor and a member of the Liberty School Foundation.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
TWO SONS: Jeff Doane and his wife Jody of Quincy and Phil Doane and his wife Sharon of Liberty.
THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Madison Doane, Eric Doane and Craig Doane.
ONE SISTER: Mary Jane Witt
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 Am in the Beverly United Methodist Church in Beverly, IL by Rev. Lois Sorrill. Interment in Mound Prairie Cemetery with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy. Memorials may be made to the Beverly United Methodist Church, the Liberty American Legion or to the Mound Prairie Cemetery Fund.
Love and prayers to you all. We miss Jim. He was a special fellow in so many ways!
To Mary Jane and family,
I haven’t seen Jim since we were kids. So sorry to hear of his passing. I know he will be missed. I have memories of him from when I would spend the night with you, Mary Jane. He was quite a pistol then. I am sure he added spice to all of your lives. My condolences to you and your family.
Marilyn Taylor
Our sympathy to Bunnie, Phil & Sharon, Jeff & Jody, Mary Jane and families. We are praying for your family at this time of loss.
Our deepest sympathy to your family, you all are in our prayers and thoughts, I grew up with Jim & Mary Jane we was in 4-H and school together, Jim was a great guy, our condolences to you all