Birth date: Nov 16, 1936 Death date: Feb 24, 2021
Elmer "Jack" Doll, 84 of Centerville, passed away on February 24, 2021 at MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa. Jack was born to Elmer Lincoln and Clarissia (Hopkins) Doll on November 16, 1936 in Unionville, Iowa. He attended Centerville Read Obituary
I'm so sorry Patty Powell, I wanted to come today to Jack's funeral, but have a plumber here so I can turn the water on. I was so sorry to hear about Jack! He was such a great guy! And you too Justin, you took good care of your dad! I remember talking to you and Jack at Exline White Oak Grill for music! Prayers for you all, he will be terribly missed by many!
Jack and my husband Larry Houser were neighbor kids on the farm east of town..know they had some good times together as well with Gary Biles.. My thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow..Jack was a friend to many. Janet McCullough Houser
What to say about my dad He lived. He loved. He was loved. For many years now, when I think of my dad, I think of his hands. In the 80s Holly Dunn's song Daddy's Hands easily became my favorite because it was if it was written about MY daddy's hands. They were big, tough, strong and weathered from years of hard work on the farm and working construction, but they were soft and kind when he'd pat my back when we hugged or when he was protecting me from danger. They sacrificed for us as he worked tirelessly to provide for his family. Dad's hands showed me how to pray and how to be respectful and gentle with all of God's creatures. The were a vast canvas as he held caterpillars, lightening bugs and butterflies, showing me all their delicate and unique features. I was in awe of how these enormous hands could handle something so fragile without damaging or destroying it. THIS was because of his heart. The unseen, but biggest, most defining part of him. As I say farewell to his earthly body, I will burn the image of these hands into my mind in hopes that the time I live on without his presence will be kind to my memory. I will remember his huge heart and how much he loved all of God's creatures. I will cling to the memories, and until we are reunited in Heaven, I will hold him tightly in MY heart. Matthew 1128 says, Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Rest In Peace, Daddy. Your work is done. blue_heart
To the Doll Family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. Rex and Dianna Davis
sO SORRY TO HEAR OF JACKS PASSING.LOST MURL OCTOBER 28TH. JACK SPENT MANY HOURS WITH MURL.JUSTIN I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR DAD.GOD BLESS YOU.
My uncle Jack was my most favorite uncle ever. I will never forget all the memories we had I used to iron my uncle Jack's uniforms when he was in the service and my uncle Gary for $1. I also used to help him men fences when I was pregnant with my daughter Cheri. The really funny things I remember about him is how he would take his fist and rub it into the side of my brothers head and use you know what words I'm talking about. I think that is the best thing that I loved about him is his personality, I will miss him forever!!!
sorry for family of jack. one of the good guys.he will be missed by many. richard thomas family
Healing Tears - Blue and White was purchased for the family of Elmer Jack Doll.
