William Douma, Jr. 85 of Nazareth, Pa. passed away at his home on January 1, 2024 with his loving wife Paula by his side. Born in Washington, NJ, on April 14, 1938 “Bill” was the son of the late William & Clara Kuipers Douma, Sr. Bill and his wife Paula have lived in Nazareth for the past twenty one years coming from Hackettstown, NJ.
Bill worked as a senior accountant specialist for A.T.&T. and Lucent Technologies in Basking Ridge, NJ retiring many years ago. He was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Hackettstown, NJ and served as the Property Manager. Bill was always available to assist with any issues within the church. He was fond of country music and enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the United States. Years ago, Bill enjoyed participating in civil war reenactment battles. Reading and a coin collection filled much of his time in recent years. Bill and Paula enjoyed visiting baseball parks throughout the United States. Lastly, Bill was proud to have served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1961.
In addition to his beloved wife Paula, he is survived by one son, John Douma and a step son Scott Mason. He also had two Grandchildren, Brittany Douma & Jessica Garza. He is predeceased by a son William Douma, III, one brother and four sisters.
Visiting hours will take place on Friday, 1-5-24 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. The funeral will take place on Saturday, 11:00 am at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 409 East Baldwin St., Hackettstown, NJ. Interment will follow at the Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the church in memory of Bill.
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Gary J. Kuipers, Sr. says
January 3, 2024 at 7:13 pmOur sympathies to the family. I remember Bill, Jr. when I was a boy. We used to visit Bill, Sr. and Clara at the farm on Townsbury Rd.
Charlyene McCart says
January 4, 2024 at 11:47 pmBill Douma was a wonderful Granddad. He and Paula would take the girls with them on the summer vacations all over the United States. Brittany still remembers the songs she and Jessica used to sing . They were avid travelers, loved visiting Vermont, and going on day trips. He loved to tell us the stories behind this antique milk canister, or that hand made quit, or this Christmas ornament. Bill Douma gave our family beautiful memories. He will be missed.
Charlyene McCart says
January 4, 2024 at 11:49 pmBill Douma was a wonderful Granddad. He and Paula would take the girls with them on the summer vacations all over the United States. Brittany still remembers the songs she and Jessica used to sing . They were avid travelers, loved visiting Vermont, and going on day trips. He loved to tell us the stories behind this antique milk canister, or that hand made quit, or this Christmas ornament. Bill Douma gave our family beautiful memories. He will be missed.
Martha Brooks says
January 28, 2024 at 4:50 pmMy heartfelt condolences to the family. I knew Bill from when he was stationed in Germany in 1960.
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