SPEARVILLE – Christopher George Doussa, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home in Spearville.

He was born October 4, 1945 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Milton Achilles and Sarah Catherine (Sample) Doussa. As a child he lived in New Orleans, LA and Pittsburg, KS. He was a 1964 graduate of Iola High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Pittsburg State University and his Master's in Administration and Curriculum & Instruction from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1967-1994 attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class and serving 3 years active duty in Alaska during the Vietnam War.

On July 6, 1973 he married Kathleen Rae Gomer of Thayer, Kansas. Chris and Kathy had their four children in Thayer and lived there for several years.  Chris worked in construction and fiberglass fabrication with his father-in-law and Kathy ran a daycare center. During this time Chris founded and coached the Thayer T-ball league.

After earning his degree in education Chris taught for 1 year at Colgan St. Mary's in Pittsburg, 3 years in Spearville and has taught at Dodge City High School for 30 years. Chris had a passion for teaching students. He loved staying in contact with former students and hearing about their accomplishments and their lives in general.

Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and especially loved spending time with his family. He was Senior Class Sponsor for over 20 years, and coached numerous student sports. Chris was a member of the National Hemophilia Foundation and a proud supporter of Friendship Feast in Dodge City. He was a fan of all athletics. Chris was an especially proud fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburg State Gorillas.

Survivors include: his wife, Kathy, of 51 years; their 3 children, Brian, Nevada, Missouri, Carrie Boles and husband Robert, Spearville and Amanda Doussa and Ryan Davis, Spearville; 10 grandchildren, Taylin Stewart and husband Alex, Brianna Brownlee and husband Elias, Camrynn Gumescheimer and husband Jared, Jenna Doussa, Addyson Doussa, Amaya Doussa, Jaycion Norris, Khamari Norris, Robert Dean Boles and Surelii Boles; 7 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Tina Burton, Long Beach, California, Margaret Patton, Stinnett, Texas and Holly Whitworth, Conroe, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ella K. Sample, his parents, a son, Toby Doussa, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Williard and Ioma Gomer.

A Celebration of Chris' Life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Dodge City Civic Center with Ryan Ausmus officiating and military honors by the KSARNG and Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Honor Guard. Private family burial will take place at a later date. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register from Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to USD 443 ("Goonies never say die" Mr. Doussa still helping students in need) or National Bleeding Disorders Foundation both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.