Douglas Scott Hinson
Douglas Scott Hinson passed away suddenly on Sept. 7, 2019. He was born March 8, 1958, in Carroll, IA, the son of Rex W. and Janice I. Hinson. He grew up in Iowa, graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1976 then attended Iowa State University where he earned a degree in Transportation Logistics. Douglas married Lisa A. Chopski in 1983. Following college graduation, he began a lifelong career with Ryder Systems, Inc. which took him and his family to Oklahoma City in 1992. He was currently serving as Senior Account Manager. He has been a parishioner at St. Eugene Catholic Church since moving to Oklahoma City. He served on numerous Church committees, served as Eucharistic Minister, usher and along with Lisa sponsored young engaged couples prior to marriage. He was also actively involved with the Knights of Columbus. Some of his favorite activities included working in the yard, cooking and grilling for family and friends and playing golf with his many friends. His most treasured pastime was his family. He rarely missed an opportunity to attend family events, including sports, school activities and family gatherings.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Lisa; sons Gregory (Madison Hinson) and Bradley; two beloved grandchildren, Brecken and Magnolia; sisters Nanci Anderson (Stephen Anderson) and Kathy Hinson (Don Mason); mother-in-law Shirley Hauptman; sisters-in-law Judy Behm (Rod Behm), Teddi Roy (Lawrence Roy), Brenda Burditt; brother-in-law Robert Burditt and his 18 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were held at St. Eugene Catholic Church, Oklahoma City with interment at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Knights of Columbus at this address; St. Eugene Catholic Church, ATTN Sharon, 2400 West Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120 and with the memo “Doug Hinson, Knights of Columbus.”