Ida Eleanor Douglas
June 2, 1928 ~ February 19, 2014
On February 19, 2014, Heaven received another angel. Ida Eleanor Douglas, 85, of Weirton, passed away in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH.
Born June 2, 1928 in Weirton, WV, Ida was a daughter of the late Heino and Hulda Saxburg Haro. She was also preceded in death by her brother Alan Haro and her sister, Lila Woodcock.
After graduating from Weir High School in 1946, Ida worked with Dr. Flood prior to her employment with the Tin Mill Department of Weirton Steel. For 22 years, Ida served as secretary/bookkeeper for the former Baird Auto Electric, Compton Auto Parts, Owens Auto Electric and the Ohio Valley Auto Center in Weirton. Ida finished her career as a part time employee of Mary H. Weir Library.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she formerly served as recording secretary, treasurer and enjoyed singing with the choir. She was also a former member of the Weirton Business and Professional Women.
Ida enjoyed music, playing the piano; reading, embroidery, and most recently word find puzzles and playing BINGO. But most of all, her true loves in life were her children.
She will always be remembered for her favorite sayings "Fine and Dandy" and "Right On". We are sure if you asked her now her reply would be "MORE THAN Fine and Dandy" . Forever always.
Ida is survived by her sons William and Connie Douglas and Robert Douglas all of Weirton; daughter Karen (Jim) Morrocco of Mingo Junction, OH; grandchildren Jimmy and Georgie Douglas and niece Charlene Lutz of Melbourne, FL.
Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held 1PM Friday.
Rev. Michael L. Heckathorn will officiate. Interment will follow in Fort Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ida's memory, to her church, Trinity Lutheran Church 3432 West Street Weirton, WV 26062
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Deepest sympathies to Karen, Robbie , Billy and families. Your Mom was a hoot and she made the best fried chicken! She always opened her heart & home to us neighborhood kids. She’s now resting peacefully.
Danny Horvath
Karen, Robbie and Billy,
I am so very sorry to read of your Mothers passing. Please accept my condolences. I am working this evening and will be unable to come and pay my respects. Your Mom was one of the iconic moms of our neighborhood, sweet and kind always welcoming us in . When I moved back to the house and had my own daughter your Mom was very kind to her, too. May she rest in peace. Hugs and prayers for your family.
Jeanie Green Neverly
To Ida’s family our deepest sympathies. I have a lot of memories of Ida from Trinity Lutheran and from our families being such good friends. She was a dear sweet lady and a good friend to my Mumma Sylvi Ollila & will always be remembered as such. May she RIP. God’s comfort and peace to you her family.
Janice (Ollila) Pepe
Ida was a kind, sweet soul. I worked as page at the library for.many years. She was spunky and told some great stories! May you find comfort knowing she’s at peace now.
Karen, Bill, and Robbie,
I am so so saddened to read that Aunt Ida passed away. I wish I had known in time to attend last nights visitation. I let my family know and we are all very saddened for your loss. Aunt Ida, along with Uncle George, were by far our favorite relatives all our growing up years!
Aunt Ida was a sweetheart….I can still hear her soft voice to this day!
She is up there with the rest of them now and in peace! God bless her and all of you and your families as you go through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Love, Nancy, Kermit, and Kerri
and all the Popish’s as well. You will be hearing from them too.
Karen … My sympathy to you and your brothers. I am so sorry that I didn’t get to the funeral home to pay my respects but just found out about her passing. I pray that you will have the peace and comfort that only God can provide.
To Karen, Bill, and Robbie,
I was so sorry to hear of My sweet Aunt Ida’s passing. I have such fond memories of her growing up. She was always so sweet, softspoken, gentle and kind. She will be surely missed. I know what you all are going through as we went through this just over a year ago. Please know I am with you in spirit and send my deepest sympathies and prayers to all of you. Time passes so quickly and I feel saddened that I hadn’t seen her in such a long time. God bless you all during this very difficult time. Love to all!
Sharon Popish Proia
Fort Myers, Florida