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Irl Douglas "Doug" Wasson

May 28, 1954 - August 2, 2021

 

Irl Douglas "Doug" Wasson, was born May 28th, 1954, the second oldest child of Irl Bernard Jr., and Beverly Wasson of Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Doug graduated from Ruskin High school in 1972. Shortly after graduating high school, Doug and Audrey started dating and were together ever since. They married August 8, 1975. Doug adored his wife more than anything. They had many great times together. Both enjoyed their trips to Sanabel Island, Florida, shell collecting together. Audrey was his devoted caregiver through his cancer. She was a devoted wife, and best friend to him always.

 

Doug and Audrey have 2 children, Lauren Brooke (Schmidt) and Aaron Douglas Mathias. Doug cherished his children. He enjoyed coaching his son’s 3&2 baseball team for many years. Baseball was a passion of Doug’s since childhood. 

 

For the last 18 years, he was able to share his passion for real estate with his daughter, bringing her into the business with RE/MAX State Line in 2003. They built a successful real estate team over the last 18 years together in our KC metro area.

 

Doug had 3 grandsons: Aiden Douglas Wasson, Collin Douglas Schmidt, and Gavin James Schmidt. Aiden graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School this year, and Doug was elated to be able to attend with his family.  Collin is the middle grandson. His passion for baseball was a huge past-time for Grandpa Doug, especially through his cancer diagnosis. He was able to pass time listening and watching something he loved. Gavin is the youngest grandson. Grandpa loved to watch Gavin tumble and cartwheel. One of his favorite things was seeing Gavin cartwheel on the beach.

Doug had several careers, but his longtime career was selling real estate.  In 1978 he joined Seville Real Estate near 75th and State Line Road. In 1983, Doug joined a group of agents that formed RE/MAX State Line Real Estate, Inc.  He continued to work with this group and company for the next 38+ years. Doug and his daughter Lauren created “The Doug Wasson Team”. This was something Doug was very proud of.

Doug had a strong passion for hunting. His father would take him along with his younger brother to hunt birds and deer. This passion led him to his love of selling land and farms as well as hunting. His favorite place was the Flint Hills in Kansas. Doug owned a farm with his father. This was also a favorite place of his. Hunting, fishing, riding 4 wheelers, morel mushroom hunting, and campfire cookouts were some of his favorite times. He was able to enjoy many special times hunting with some of his closest friends and family here.

Doug also enjoyed loud music and road tripping-most currently loving country music, riding his chopper motorcycle, and cruising KC in a recent purchase of a Camaro SS convertible for his family to enjoy. The recent ride he took his mother on at Lake Jacomo with the top down will be cherished by her always.

Doug passed away peacefully, August 2, 2021 at KC Hospice House with his wife at his side.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Irl Bernard Wasson and Mary Margaret Wasson, maternal grandparents Roscoe Rollins and Inies Rollins, and his father, Irl Bernard Jr.

 

Doug is survived by his wife Audrey, mother Beverly Russell, sister Debbie Dierking (Dennis), brother Dan (Leslie), sister in law BethAnn Mayfield, daughter Lauren Schmidt (Steve), son Aaron, 3 grandchildren-Aiden, Collin, and Gavin. Doug also leaves behind and very much loved his many nieces, nephews and their children.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 20th, 2021 from 5-7pm. Memorial Reading and balloon release will be held at 6:30pm for those that would like to be present, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave. Prairie Village, KS 66207. Face coverings are strongly encouraged. Flowers can be delivered at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse on August 20, between the hours of 2:00 pm and 4:45 p.m.
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Location:
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
Address:
9101 Nall Ave.
City:
Prairie VIllage
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66207
Date of Service:
Aug 20, 2021
Time of Service:
5:00 pm
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Condolences

Amber Scrivo Aug 07, 2021

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Such a fun loving guy! It had been a long time since I have seen him but always remember his laugh and his fun loving spirit when I would come over to visit Lauren. Many prayers and hugs sent to the family thru this time.

David Roberts Aug 07, 2021

Friend & Classmate ,Richardson ,Texas

So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏🏻 for the family!

Melinda Selvey Aug 08, 2021

Friend ,Lee’s Summit ,Missouri

So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed visiting with Doug at the office and doing some Real Estate together. A wonderful person. He will be missed.

Chris & Jan Hoy Aug 08, 2021

friend, past neighbor and business associate ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Doug was a great guy and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

John Martin Aug 08, 2021

clietn ,Lee's Summit ,Missouri

Doug sold my building for me several years ago and did a good job. He was always positive and in a good mood. Sorry to find out that he has passed.

Marilyn Schaeffer Aug 08, 2021

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

What I know of Doug is mostly through my 30+ years of knowing his wife, Audrey. My experience of Doug, though, is that any time I was at their house and Doug was home, he shared the biggest, warmest, friendliest smile of welcome to me. That smile, in itself, was a gift I will miss. My deepest sympathies to the family on their loss.

Cathy Van Sickle Plaskett Aug 08, 2021

High school ,Raymore ,Missouri

I am so sorry for your loss

Collette Cottrall Aug 10, 2021

Sister in Law ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I am so sorry for your loss. I was used to seeing Doug at all family gatherings. He will be missed by all. A lot of my friends work for ReMax. They have nothing but kind words to say about him. I’m sure Doug is out of pain and with his Lord and Savior. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Judy Gangwere Aug 10, 2021

Friend of his family ,Kansas City ,Missouri

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers for his family.

Bob Travaglione Aug 11, 2021

I was Doug's Broker in the early 1980's at RE/MAX Central on the Plaza which was absorbed into RE/MAX State Line. Doug was always so upbeat and made our real estate business a lot more fun. ,Kansas City - I am a Broker Associate with Platinum Realty at 1705 Baltimore. ,Missouri

I was Doug's Broker in the early 1980's at RE/MAX Central on the Plaza which was absorbed into RE/MAX State Line. Doug was always so upbeat and made our real estate business a lot more fun. I think I saw Doug the last time about 10 years ago at a Pig Roast Bar-B-Que at Que Que Ward and Eddie Colon's home off of Ward Parkway. Life really has flown bye. Doug made a deep mark on my own memory of our lifetime and it was always the best of experiences! Now that I am in the midst of a little cancer fight myself, Doug's passing really makes the point, about how many people we all know are and will battle cancers at some time in their lives and how much more we need each other. Rest in Peace Wild Man!

Peggy White Aug 11, 2021

Friend ,Council Grove ,Kansas

I remember Doug’s infectious smile and his zest for life, particularly deer hunting out here in the Flint Hills. He was a great friend to me, but also to my husband, Bill, his hunting buddy. My son, Tim, enjoyed the last several years deer hunting on the Flint Hills pastures. He was a mentor to Tim and became like a father figure after the death of Tim’s dad, Bill. He will be missed and I will miss his smile and laugh as well as the pictures of deer he sent to me showing his trophies.

Pam McComas Brillhart Aug 11, 2021

Sister’s friend ,Ashburn ,Virginia

Hi Debbie and family. Sorry to hear about Doug. My prayers for all of you. Pam

Steve Johnston Aug 12, 2021

Fellow Realtor ,Leawood ,Kansas

I always enjoyed working with Doug. His, for always, positive attitude was refreshing and very helpful for making things happen.

Jeff Manning Aug 12, 2021

Friend ,Westwood ,Kansas

I am sorry for you loss. I was not aware that Doug was ill. I have known Doug for years through the Real Estate industry. Our real estate conversations always seemed to end up talking about hunting, go figure. Gods peace to you and your family

Bryan Bechler Aug 12, 2021

Friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed by many

Susan Fate Aug 12, 2021

friend of family /realtor ,Kansas

I am so sorry for your huge loss. Susan Fate

Candace Sloop Aug 12, 2021

Thinking of your all as you celebrate Doug's remarkable life! He was quite the guy and gone way too soon!

Todd Earnshaw Aug 13, 2021

Realtor Mentor ,Stilwell ,Kansas

I'm so sorry with the loss of Doug. For 25 years I could call on him for the best advise with any real estate transactions. We met several times for lunch and HH with a ton of laughs. I'm so sorry that I'll be at of town the day of his funeral or I wouldn't miss it for the world. May he rest in peace.

Christel Torneden Aug 13, 2021

Realtor ,Merriam ,Kansas

Very sorry to hear of your loss as well as the loss of a very nice and loved realtor. He was always nice to talk to and funny. We had a good working relationship and will miss seeing him around our business. Sincere condolences to his family and close friends.

Jim Blaufuss Aug 15, 2021

Selling real estate ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Doug and I were not in the same office but we were friends from the start. Doug had so much class because of his big smile and cheerful attitude. I wanted to be around Doug whenever possible because he showed so much how he cared for everyone.

Elaine & Donnie Donell Aug 16, 2021

Freind ,Tonganoxie ,Kansas

Condolences to the family! He will be missed! His smile and laugh, will be remembered most! I was Friends through Real Estate and my husband hunted with him. Godspeed Doug RIP

QueQue Ward-Colon Aug 16, 2021

Lifetime friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

My deepest sympathies to Doug’s family & friends . Doug & I have been friends since the early 80’s. We were co-workers/roommates for many years. Doug always greeted me with a smile & a huge laugh. After 40 years of working together, he became closer than a brother. His friendship was a gift from God. I will miss him always. Rest In Peace “Precious” Que Que

Robin and Bill Slentz Aug 19, 2021

Friend/ Ruskin High Classmate ,Gravois Mills ,Missouri

Dear Audrey, Lauren and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss of Doug. I will always remember his forever smile and upbeat vibes! Warmest of feelings during your sorrowful times. Robin (Ratty) and Bill Slentz

Thom Knowles Sep 03, 2021

Friend ,Overland. Park

The news of Doug‘s death saddens me deeply! Doug and I had been friends in the real estate world for many years. He was always a delight to talk to and work with. I will miss our light hearted conversations! All my best to Doug’s family In these trying times!

Dayna A McDaniel Jan 13, 2024

friend from Ruskin HS ,Raytown ,Missouri

So very sorry to hear about Doug. Sending a big loving hug to you Audrey.