Douglas Mead Christian, 51, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly January 31 at his home.  

He was born August 1, 1967 to Edward and Toni Christian in Hiawatha, Kansas.  He attended schools in Hiawatha and then attended Beloit Technical School and graduated with a certificate in heavy machinery.  Doug was an over the road truck driver at the time of his death.  

Doug married Kelly Jo Mallow September 16, 2000 in Kansas City.  To this union, three children were born, Elizabeth Jane, 14, Jackson Mead, 10, and Elison Grace, 8.  They all survive of the home in Bella Vista.  

He is also survived by his parents Toni Hull, Ed and Deb Christian, a brother Ed Christian Jr. (Connie) all of Hiawatha, a sister, Mik Christie of Falls City, NE, a step brother Jerad (Monica) Enneking of Hiawatha.  He is also survived by his mother in law, Michele Mallow of Las Vegas, three sisters in law Lisa Mallow of Mission, KS, Leslie (Curt) Mason of Shawnee, KS, Kindra Mallow of Las Vegas, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Jacob Christie, in June 2018.

There was nothing more important to Doug than his family.  He loved spending time outside doing activities with them.  Doug was a hard worker and a devoted husband and father.  

Two services will be held in his memory.

Arkansas- Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 pm.

Kansas-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, Saturday February 16, with visitation at 1:00 and service following at 2:00

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorials be made out to the Doug Christian Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of either funeral home.  

www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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