Joseph Douglas Couch
May 6, 1921 - April 15, 2004
Obituary
Joseph Douglas Couch, age 82, passed away April 15, 2004 in Seattle. Doug is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen of Federal Way, WA; his 2 daughters Lynn Heigh Ken of Federal Way, WA, Faye Reeves Ron of Albuquerque, NM and son, Jay Couch Sandra of Fair Oaks, CA. Also survived by five granddaughters; Jaye Zern Todd, Lesley Dryden, Sarah Couch, Stephanie Humphries Kyle, Caitlin Reeves and two great grandchildren. Siblings Gary Couch, Doris Beardshear , and Sandra Villm also survive. Born in Belle Fourche, SD, Doug joined the Navy as a young man and was part of military action in World War II from the South Pacific to North Africa. He continued his military career in the Coast Guard in Washington and Alaska. His retirement took him home to the Black Hills of South Dakota , eventually to Hermosa, SD where he devoted the rest of his life to raising his family and participating in community and church activities. He was an exceptional father and an award winning grandfather to the “ five beauties.” He was active in the American Legion, Masons, Shriners Naja Cowboy Unit. He was honored by his church, community and the state of South Dakota for his service and contributions to the community. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Shriners Childrens’ Hospitals. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 19th, 2004 at 11:00AM at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317. A secondary service will be held in Hermosa, SD at the Hermosa Church of Christ on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 2:00PM. Committal will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We all had some great times together.
Barb & Dean
Dear Aunt Helen and family, I am shocked and saddened to have read this obit that Judy Ann sent me. I had no idea that you had gone out to WA.My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your children and families.
Shirley
Dear Aunt Helen and family,
We are so sad to hear about your loss. Uncle Doug was my favorite Uncle and a great person! We will always remember the wonderful visits we had together. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Kerri
Dear Aunt Helen and family,
We were shocked to hear about Uncle Doug’s passing. He will be sadly missed. Our hearts are with you and your children at this difficult time. Cody, Amy, Alison, Guthrie and Susanna