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Douglas Murrey Zolper 1937 - 2011

Douglas Murrey Zolper was born on December 10, 1937 in Elgin, Illinois United States. He was in a relationship with Mary Lou Zolper, and had a child Melissa Zolper. Douglas Zolper died at age 73 years old on November 25, 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Douglas Murrey Zolper.

Douglas Murrey Zolper

December 10, 1937

Elgin, Illinois, United States

November 25, 2011

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Introduction

Zolper, Douglas Murrey 73, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Aurora and Sugar Grove passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011. He was born December 10, 1937 in Elgin, IL the son of the late William L. and Mary Ellen Zolper. Doug married Mary Lou Southwick on December 28, 1963 in Aurora, IL. Doug graduated from West Aurora High School in 1956 and then earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education at Aurora University. He later attained his Master's Degree in Educational Administration at Northern Illinois University. Doug began his teaching career with School District 129 in 1962 at Nicholson Elementary School. In 1966, he was appointed Director of Gifted Education and Staff In-Service Training for West Aurora Schools. In 1972, Doug was named the Principal at Greenman Elementary School and remained in that position until his retirement in 1994. In 1993, he was honored with the West Aurora School District's Golden Apple Award for his many contributions over his thirty two years with the district. Doug had many fond memories of the students, staff and parents at Greenman Elementary School and he missed them dearly. In 1997, Doug and Mary Lou moved to Scottsdale, AZ They enjoyed traveling, especially a leisurely cruise, or a visit to interesting places such as Bangkok, Berlin, Istanbul, London and the coastal villages of Cornwall. The best summer days were spent with family and friends on the Prestbury Golf Course and the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Doug is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Scottsdale, AZ and his sister, Sandra Zolper of Aurora. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Leigh Davidson and his brother, Michael Zolper. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl. Aurora. A private graveside service will take place on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Foundation for the West Aurora Schools in care of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, 111 W. Downer Pl., Suite 312, Aurora, IL 60506-9913 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com to leave an online condolence.
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1937

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December 10, 1937

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Elgin, Illinois United States

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November 25, 2011

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