| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Date of Passing | Dec 02, 2016 |
| About | Douglas A Townsend, age 68, passed away December 2, 1916. Doug was born in Grand Island, NE to Lloyd and Aldean Townsend on August 7, 1947. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1965 .Doug attended Wayne Sate College where he played baseball and graduated in 1969 with a Bachelor's Degree in education. Upon graduating, he was hired as a special education teacher for OPS. The following year while he was teaching in Waterloo, Ne, he was drafted into the United States Army. He spent two years, 1970-1972 at Ft. Carson, CO. After serving his country, Doug pursued and earned a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from UNO in 1975, A Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from UNO in 1976 and a Doctorate of Education from UNL in 1983. Doug's post-military professional career included joining the staff as an elementary teacher and coach at Assumption Catholic School in Omaha, NE. from 1972-1974,an Elementary Principal in Plattsmouth, NE from 1974-1983, an Assistant Superintendent in Plattsmouth, NE from 1984-1986. a Superintendent of Schools for David City Public Schools from 1986-1992,a Superintendent of Schools for Bennington Public Schools from 1992-1997and ended his career as an Assistant Superintendent for Business with the Bellevue Public Schools from 1997-2011. Doug was involved in multiple professional and community leadership positions. He volunteered with multiple organizations, including the Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Lions club. Doug enjoyed volunteering at the Nelson Mandella School in Omaha, spending time with friends and family and attending sporting events. He had a love for sports and spent his leisure time attending ballgames or watching sports on TV. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Doug is survived by wife of 46 years, Kathy; children Chad(Megan); Ryan (Rebecca), Shannon (Kyle Key, Brett; brothers David (Peggy) Townsend; Rev Charles Townsend; sister Chrystal (Dirk) Frey: Grandchildren Cody, Hunter, Kaelin, Drew and Elliana. Preceeding Doug in death are his parents Lloyd & Aldean and son Matthew. In Doug's words" My time has almost run out. Very soon now I will be on my way to heaven. I have fought long and hard for my Lord and through it all, I have kept true to him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest." |
