Douglass Kuhns

DOUG KUHNS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Douglass Jack Kuhns, 44, of Idaho Falls, died March 4, 2005, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of cancer. He was born March 4, 1961, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, to Jack Wallace Kuhns and Rachel Louise Stineman Kuhns. He grew up in Indiana, Pennsylvania and attended schools there, graduating from Indiana High School. He received his BS and Master of Science degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. His pre-graduate and post-graduate studies were taken at Idaho State University in Pocatello and the University of Montana at Missoula. On December 17, 1985, he married Wendy Sue Repine in Belton, Texas. Over the years they lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Killeen, Texas, and Missoula, Montana, before coming to Idaho Falls. Doug was employed at the INEL as a project manager. He had previously worked for UPS in Indiana while attending school. Doug served as a Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Idaho Falls. His memberships include the American Society of Safety Engineers and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Doug served as a field judge at Las Cruces, New Mexico, for about 10 years. Doug enjoyed hiking, bicycling, and camping with his family. He was devoted to his beloved wife, Wendy, and children, Amanda and Meghan, who were his greatest joy in life. Surviving are: Wife: Wendy Kuhns, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Amanda Kuhns, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Meghan Kuhns, Idaho Falls, ID Father: Jack (Donna) Kuhns, Lakeland, FL Brother: Dr. David Kuhns, Killeen, TX He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Kuhns. Memorial Services will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at the Idaho Falls First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. Following the services, a reception for family and friends will be held in the church hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home,