Douglas Paul Hudson
Douglas Paul Hudson, known as “Doug” passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri on August 3, 2024, at the age of 50. He passed away due to complications from Esophageal Cancer after a recent diagnosis on 7/6/24. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on March 8, 1974 to parents Daniel B. and Roberta L. (Jean) Hudson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert B. and Florence E. (Johnson) Hudson and Victor R. and Erma L. (Pruitt) Jean, and son, Brandon Main.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Nina (Sevem) Hudson. Sons, Grant Hudson and Ryan (Maria) Main. Grandchildren: Carter and Evelyn Main. Sister Denise (JD) Wade, Sister-in-laws Shelley (Sean) Axtetter and Annie Sevem (Justin Zesch). He was a loving nephew, cousin and friend to so many. Doug was a wonderful son, devoted husband, nurturing father, fun best friend, kind human, always a problem-solver and a kid at heart.
Doug graduated from Lafayette High School and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Tulsa. Professionally, Doug worked for Schneider Electric as a Mechanical Engineer for 22 years. His successful career was dominated by excellence in handling meticulous details.
Doug was very busy outside of work as well. For the last 8 years, he has served as the resident engineer for the Big Bend Woods Bath & Tennis Club Board. He was passionate about upgrading the facilities and ensuring the future success and growing the community spirit. He coached hundreds of boys in baseball
for 20+ years. He was a well-loved Cub Scout Leader, Assistant Cub Master and ultimately Cub Master. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially, boating, softball, golf, and skiing. However, he was likely best known for his ability to fix or repair anything. He loved to build, remodel, plan projects and work with his hands. He was widely known for his legendary tool collection. “When in doubt overwhelm a project with tools” was his motto.
He loved hanging out with friends sharing stories and planning adventures. He would run into someone he knew almost anywhere even while traveling out of state.
His favorite times were spent traveling with his family to new places as well as old familiar places. Table Rock Lake and Big Cedar Lodge were annual respites. He could enjoy DisneyWorld from open to close if we let him. He was a master beach sand sculpturist. The family is famous for planning epic road trips and making memories together. He also enjoyed visiting Europe, Hawaii and Aruba.
Visitation August 10th, 9-11 am immediately followed by funeral service
St. Mark Presbyterian Church
601 Claymont Drive
Ballwin, Missouri 63011
Burial is private at Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellisville, Missouri.
To celebrate Doug’s love of baseball and friendship, please join us for lunch at Ballwin Ballpark (2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
1 Ballpark Drive
Ballwin, Missouri 63021
We will end the events to toast Doug and share stories after 6 p.m. at
3377 Tree Court Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63122
He will be missed beyond words and leaves a tremendous hole in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Grant’s education fund:
Simply no one better than Doug.
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Beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. Simply the best! Everyone benefited from knowing Doug. . We were lucky to have him as a friend and neighbor.
Very sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. I worked with Doug years ago at SEI. He was such a good guy to work with – always fun to be around, and a very competent engineer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I had the pleasure of working with Doug as well as playing softball with him. The thing I liked best about him was that he always had a great sense of humor. Rest in peace Doug.
So very sorry for the loss to the Hudson family.
I was so saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. I worked with him for several years at Schneider. He was a great engineer and such a reliable colleague and enjoyable teammate. My condolences to his family.