Doug F. Gum Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Doug F. Gum of Higginsville, Missouri, born in Kansas City, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Doug left this world on November 2, 2024 at the age of 66, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Doug departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Doug may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Doug leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Gum and Patricia Gum (Schwenck); and his brother David Gum. He is survived by: his wife Janice Gum of Higginsville, MO; and his sister Vicki Davis (Jim Gum) of Chanute, KS. He is also survived by four daughters; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home (306 S 2nd St, Odessa, MO 64076). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House-Bernstein House and may be left in care of the funeral home.
