Douglas E. Sisson, 61, of Winfield, Kansas passed away at his home Friday morning December 31, 2010 surrounded by his family.
Born December 25, 1949 in Wellington, Kansas, he was the son of Edgar and Doris (McDaniel) Sisson. He was reared and educated in Dodge City, KS from 1949 to 1960. His family then moved to Winfield, where he worked as a paperboy for the Winfield Daily Courier. Doug worked at The KuKu, a fast food restaurant and Bird’s Rexall Drugstore, both in Winfield.
He was united in marriage to Sandra Turner in 1969 at the First Christian Church in Winfield, Kansas. The couple made their home in Winfield, Kansas. Doug graduated from Southwestern College and went to work for Farrow, Stone and Blubaugh C.P.A. firm in Claremore, Oklahoma. He then joined the Air National Guard, at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. As Master Sergeant, he retired and was honorably discharged after 20 years of service. For a time, Doug worked for Koch Industries in Wichita, KS and then Gordon-Piatt in Winfield, KS. He gained employment at Galaxy Tool, in Winfield, KS as the controller and at the time of his death he was the Chief Financial Officer.
Doug was a regular attending member of the First Christian Church since 1960. He was involved in numerous organizations; The Winfield Jaycees, MCF- Men’s Christian Fellowship of FCC. He served on the Winfield Planning Commission. Doug was role model for not only his sons but for all who knew him. He set a fine example of a loyal and committed son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a gentle giant, patient, kind and loving. He was a man of sound advice and great sense of humor. His hobbies included maintaining his yard and home in the country. He was very lucky playing his favorite slot machine, the Star Spangled 7. Doug loved his church and having his family near him.
His family includes: His wife: Sandra of the home; His sons: Scott Douglass Sisson of Winfield; Matthew Sisson of Haysville, KS and Nicholas Sisson and his wife Amanda of Wichita, KS; His father: Edgar Sisson of Winfield, KS; His brother: Kent Sisson of Belle Plaine, KS; His sisters: Janet Scherdin of Wichita, KS and Ellen Hill of Manhattan, KS; His grandchildren: Baden and Madison Sisson of Winfield, KS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Sisson.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 2:00 P.M., at the First Christian Church in Winfield. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials have been established in Doug’s name for the First Christian Church and Hospice Care of Kansas. Contributions can be made through the funeral home.
Virginia Holroyd (Maas)
Dear Sandy and Family of Doug Sisson;
It's been so long since I've seen anyone from Winfield High School...but I remember Doug.
I remember his smile.
Realizing you've been through a lot, I will hold you in my heart and in my prayers.
May God comfort you and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Very truly yours,
Virginia Holroyd Maas
Class of 1968
Janet Phillips (Austin)
To the Doug Sisson Family,
Doug was a wonderful classmate and friend. He always had a smile handy and was smart and witty. I can only imagine how these traits made him such an excellent family man.
Everyone who knew him was better for it. He will be missed.
Janet (Phillips) Austin
WHS Class of '68
Cathy Cantrell (Neal)
To Sandy and Family
Cathy and I were lucky enough to be with Doug and Sandy at the beginning of their long love affair. One of their first dates, if not the first, was with us. Doug and Cathy walked in together at High School Graduation and Doug was a member of our wedding party.
Doug was then, and was always, one of the good guys and will be missed by all of us who knew and loved him.
God Bless,
Norm and Cathy Neal
Janie Ayers (Parr)
Dear Sandy and family.........my thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug was a wonderful man...you're right... he was a gentle giant, and will be missed. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the memorial service. Love, Janie Ayers Parr
Lynn Emerson (Biddle)
Sandy and family - What a beautiful service you had for Doug. There was a lot of love in that room for Doug and each one of you. It was beautiful to hear Nick tell stories of his Dad - especially liked the one about getting out of the speeding ticket! We were all trying to guess what he told the officer. Please be comforted by all the love and prayers that will continue to be sent your way. Lynn
Connie Conrod (Bland)
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