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William Doll
January 29, 1931 - December 27, 2017
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With great sadness we announce the passing of William Elder Doll, Junior. Bill died peacefully at home in Cobble Hill, BC, December 27, 2017, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Donna, her children Jennifer, Sarah and Luke and grandchildren Maeve, Cate, and Reuben; and by his first wife Mary Aswell Doll, their son William, wife Catherine, and grandchildren Alexander and Mason.
Bill Doll was a teacher and teacher educator who achieved the highest honors in his field, praised for his commitment, work ethic, passion, and unrelenting desire to advance curriculum studies internationally. He attended Cornell University, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1953. The M.A. was conferred by Boston University in 1960, and the Ph.D. by the Johns Hopkins University in 1972. After teaching in elementary and middle schools for 15 years, Doll began teaching at the State University of New York at Oswego and, briefly, at the University of Redlands in California. Between 1999 until his retirement in 2007, he held the Vira Franklin & J.R. Eagles Endowed Professorship at Louisiana State University, where a conference room and a fellowship have been named in his honour; the William E. Doll, Jr. Archive – preserving his papers and correspondence – is located in the LSU Library. After retiring from full-time teaching and research Doll was appointed adjunct professor first at the University of Victoria, then at the University of British Columbia where he and Donna Trueit co-taught until 2015. As tribute to Doll’s incredible achievements, a collection of his most memorable essays was published by Routledge in New York under a title that names the areas of Doll’s expansive expertise: Pragmatism, Postmodernism, Complexity Theory: The Fascinating Imaginative Realm of William E. Doll, Jr.
As Bill strolled through life he proactively encouraged us all to pursue our dreams and generously supported us to achieve them. He touched the hearts of many and helped lost souls find their way. In addition to being dignified, courteous, and gracious, he will be remembered for his ebullient laughter, joie de vivre, positive spirit, and uplifting attitude–not to mention the bow ties. If asked, he was always “Ipsy pipsy, A # 1, Yankee Doodles Dandy!” He is much loved by family, friends, students and colleagues and he will be sadly missed. His wonderful life should be joyously celebrated! Whoosh!
A funeral is scheduled for 1pm on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St Frances Xavier Church, 790 Kilmalu Road, Cobble Hill, BC with a reception to follow at the same location. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bill’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to William E. Doll Curriculum Theory Project Superior Graduate Student Scholarship. You may make your gift online by visiting http://www.lsufoundation.org/givetoHSE, under Designations click to “choose a fund,” then scroll down to choose “other” and type in William E. Doll Curriculum Theory Project Superior Graduate Student Scholarship into the “gift comments” field. If you prefer to send in a check, please mail to the LSU Foundation, 3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
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The family would like to thank Cowichan Home Support for their dedicated and caring staff.
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From: Karen Ferneding
Relation: As a graduate student at Bergamo conferences and later, as a colleague.
I will always remember Bill for his kindness, keen sense of discernment and his graceful manner. It was an honor and a blessing to know him. My condolences to his family and to others who loved him. Let each of us keep the light he so generously shared in our hearts.
From: Mary M Patton
Relation: Through a friend.
All of us in the TCU College of Education send our deepest sympathy for your loss. While I did not know Bill, Dr. Sherrie Reynolds was a good friend. I am making a contribution to her scholarship in memory of Bill. So very sorry for your loss, Mary Patton, Dean, College of Education,
From: Ethel King-McKenzie
Relation: Friend
Donna, I am only just hearing about the death of Dr. Doll. Accept my sincere condolences. He was a wonderful professor. I could share with you so many jokes about him. He lives forever in my heart.
From: Janice Burdick
Relation: He was one of my teachers at Oswego State University in Oswego, NY.
Dr. Doll was one of my methods teachers, for a course I took to get my elementary teaching degree, at Oswego State University, in Oswego, New York. I always looked forward to his classes. He was very interesting and dynamic. A wonderful teacher. I came across a paper I wrote from his class and looked him up. So, even though this is five years late, I wish to send my condolences to his family. He will be missed. Janice Burdick
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 6, 2018
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
790 Kilmalu Road
Mill Bay, BC Canada
790 Kilmalu Road
Mill Bay, BC Canada
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