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John Claude Douglas"J.C."
Football 55; Track 55: Prom Committee 54 |
2006
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I worked for a furniture manufacturer for two years following high school. In 1958 I started work with Harvey Evans Surveyor, in Liberty then joined the U S Air Force in 1960. Following technical training in Aircraft Control & Warning, at Biloxi, MS, I was assigned to a NORAD (North American Air Defense Command) McChord AFB, WA, until my release in 1964. |
I rejoined Evans and worked as a surveyor in the Kansas City area until 1978. A couple of the more interesting job were surveying for the new Kansas City International Airport and Hallmark Distribution Center.
I moved to Springfield, MO in 1978, working as a surveyor. I married Juanita Propst in 1985, and we moved to Independence, MO in 1987. During this time they were closing the Minuteman Silos and I participated in a survey of several sites, which was required for their shut-down. Juanita passed away in 1990.
I moved to Nevada, MO in 1990 and started my own Surveyor Office. The following year I was appointed County Surveyor by the governor. I married Mary Cooper in 1994, and was re-elected to two additional four year terms as County Surveyor. I sold my office in 1999 and worked part-time with the new owner until my stroke in 2004. I've slowed down considerably, but am doing ok.