Horace "Butch" Doan
February 14, 1940 - January 14, 2022
Horace “Butch” Doan, 81, of Washington, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Doylestown, PA on February 14, 1940, to Horace E. and Margaret (Easterday) Doan. He married Shirley Ann Hildenbrand in 1964; she preceded him in death on January 15, 2020. He later married Patricia Wall in July 2021; she survives. Butch was a proud father and grandfather. Surviving are his children, Terry (Ana) Doan of Rock Hill, SC, Jenni Doan of Effingham, and Kerry (Windy) Doan of Colorado Springs, CO; his four stepsons, James Mannen, Steven Wall, Lee Wall, Jr., and Levi Wall; his sister, Rebina Borner; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Butch worked as a mechanic for Glazebrooks Fire Equipment in Washington and served as an EMT with Northern Tazewell Fire Department. He was very proud of the fact he was one of the first in the group to be able to administer an IV while transporting the patient. He was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Washington and helped to start the Senior Outreach Program in Washington. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at Glendale Cemetery in Washington at a later date. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Washington. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.
Horace “Butch” Doan, 81, of Washington, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at his home. He was born in Doylestown, PA on February 14, 1940, to Horace E. and Margaret (Easterday) Doan. He married Shirley Ann Hildenbrand in 1964;... View Obituary & Service Information