Wm. Alex Douglas

Alex Douglas, 71, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on March 31, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1947, in Newark, Delaware, to Dave and Bette Douglas.

Alex was employed by Black & Veatch and Black & Veatch International for thirty years before being employed by the Department of State in their Overseas Building Operation for the past fifteen years. His career stretched throughout the United States, Central America, Northern Africa, China, Indonesia, South Pacific, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. His work in foreign countries allowed him to develop Toastmaster Clubs. Some of Alex's proudest accomplishments was becoming a Distinguished Toastmaster and helping foreign nationals improve their speaking, interview and resume skills.

He was also an avid golfer and tennis player in his youth. Alex was an honorable man who will be missed by those of us who knew him.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dave. He is survived by his wife, Jane and son, David.