Douglas Allen McCreary
03/04/1958 - 09/01/2024
Douglas Allen McCreary, born on March 4, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Elberfeld, Indiana.
Douglas is survived by his loving wife, Linda McCreary; his son, Joe Young, and daughter-in-law, Natalie, along with their children Lilly and Landon; his daughter, Maddie Denton, and son-in-law, Matt, with their son Noah. He is preceded in death by his father, Howard McCreary, and his mother, Barbara McCreary.
Douglas earned his degree in Computer Sciences and had a distinguished career as a Computer Tech and Swim Coach in the Pike Township School District. He was deeply passionate about lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, and coaching swim teams. His enthusiasm extended to his personal hobbies, including collecting watches, writing instruments, hats, and knives, following in his father’s footsteps.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with an open house from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Central Time. The event will take place at the American Legion, 250 N Fourth St, Elberfeld, IN 47613.
Condolences (7)
Phil VH
Just saw Doug this past summer at Kevin Franklin’s birthday. Doug shared that his health was poor but nothing he said indicated this. Doug, like many of the friends we were blessed to grow up with, was easy to laugh and share success and pain in life. And we did that even if many years had passed. We attended Southport HS together. Today, I’m said but also counting blessings. Thank you, Father, for Doug’s life and friendship. I’m praying for the family as they mourn.
KB
Maddie, Linda, Joe & families- I’m so sorry for your loss! I’ll always remember how happy Doug was at Maddie’s wedding. My favorite memory is sitting at the hotel after the reception, after Maddie & Matt went on to bed. Doug and Linda sat around the bar and the pool with a few of us for hours, chatting about Beatle boots and throwing around lots of “Listen, Linda.” Hugs to all of you!