Fern Doublin

Fern Doublin, age 79, of Covington, Louisiana and formerly of Sunrise Beach, St. Louis and Puxico, Missouri was called up to do the Lord’s work the evening of March 18, 2014. Fern was born on September 22, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri to Elbert and Zelma (Goforth) Howard, both preceding her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Elbert (Jr.) Howard and Walter Howard. She graduated from Puxico High School in 1951. Between attending Harding College and Southeast Missouri State College she earned her teaching certificate and first taught at Rock Well School #1 for the 1953-1954 school year – being very proud of the fact that one of her pupils – Linda Hodge – ultimately became a much loved sister-in-law. On August 15, 1953, she was united in marriage to Willie “Lee” Doublin, her one and only for 59 years. They were married at the Puxico Homecoming, and celebrated every anniversary but one sharing a goat burger on Main Street. Lee preceded her in death in 2013. While raising a family Fern went on to complete a B.S. in Social Studies from the first graduating class of the University of Missouri at St. Louis and a Masters in Communication from Webster University. Fern spent 25 years between teaching and administration with Ritenour School District. The world has been left a better place because she was important in the lives of many during her career in education. After retiring she and Lee became permanent residents of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, fully enjoying their lakefront home on Lake of the Ozarks. Not being one to fully embrace retirement, Fern went on to work for Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services, shifting to adult education. She was an avid collector of readers, each reflecting her love of reading. She and Lee were also faithful members of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church and the Millstone Wheelers Square and Round Dance Club. She is survived by daughter, Beth (Jay) Reutter of Champaign, Illinois; son, Steve (Diane) Doublin of Covington, Louisiana; grandchildren, Jamie (Dan) Otts, Laine (Jonathan) Perry, Clint Vallotton and Katherine Reutter; and great-grandchildren, Corbin, Lucas, Forest and Andrew. Fern is also survived by one brother -in-law, Gary “Jack” Doublin and sister-in-law Barbara Howard Smith, both of Puxico, Missouri; as well as a close knit family of nieces and nephews. A celebration of Fern’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 26 at Puxico United Methodist Church in Puxico, Missouri with Pastor Dennis Doublin officiating. Interment will follow in the Puxico Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 1096 – Laurie, MO 65038) or to the Share the Harvest Food Pantry (689 N. State Hwy 7 – Camdenton, MO 65020). If flowers are preferred, please support the flower shop of Fern’s niece – Kim Howard Smith - Country Road Creations Floral and Gift Shop, Puxico, Missouri (573-222-3555). Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Fern Doublin

September 22, 1934 - March 18, 2014

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September 22, 1934 - March 18, 2014

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