On Sunday, March 28, 2021 Douglas Leland Enders, loving father of three children, nine grandchildren, more great grandchildren, and even more great, great grandchildren, passed away at the age of 100.
Doug was born on August 19, 1920 in Enders Lake, NE to Harry L. Enders and Hazel G. Enders. He joined the Marine Corps in 1940 and served in World War II. He then worked for IBM for 28 years and retired in 1982. He received his BS degree in Technical Management from Regis University in Denver in 1981 and his MA, Management from University of Phoenix in Denver in 1984. On June 19, 1943, he married Gladys Katherine Eslava. They raised one daughter, Judy, and two sons, Douglas and David.
Doug had a passion for family, football (Denver Broncos & CU Buffs), travel, nature, bike riding and desserts. If you ever took him out to eat on a Wednesday at a specific eatery, he ordered coconut cream pie. Any given Sunday in the fall, he would be glued to the NFL programming rooting and hoping for his Broncos to pull through. He would be in the same mode on Saturday’s with college football rooting and cheering on the Buff’s, mostly cheering due to having a better record than the Broncos in most recent years! Doug participated in many front range centuries (100-mile bike rides). He also commuted in the summer from he and Gladys’ home in Boulder to the IBM plant in Boulder. A monumental bike ride he participated in was the RAGBRAE, an Iowa border to border trek, 7-day bike/camping event. He also was a strong supporter and participant of the Boy Scouts, where he participated in many retreats. Doug was a great storyteller and lover of music. He played the guitar and collected music books to continue his learning. He valued the time he spent in the war and loved to tell stories of his experiences, some horrific and some funny. He told his grandchildren stories about their parents and shared similar traits they all shared. He was known for his charm, quick wit, and kind and compassionate spirit. Doug was truly loved and valued not only as a war hero, but the hero of his family. He will be deeply missed for all the laughs, hugs, meals shared, and generosity of himself from everyone in his family.
Doug was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 1992. He is survived by his children, Judy (Jeff), Doug (Sangiem)and Dave (Antionette), his grandchildren, Chan, Suda, Krista, Sara, Kori, Amber, Gabe, Matt, Sam, their children, and furthermore, their children.
Memorial services will be held at a future date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cristmortuary.com for the Enders family.
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