November 1, 1927- August 21, 2022
Born in Portland, Oregon to Loretta and Glen Dorres. Don passed peacefully after 94 energy-filled years.
Don rarely sat still and had an incredible passion for life and learning. An alum from The Madeleine, Central Catholic HS, University of Portland and Seattle University. He served in the US Navy, earned a master’s degree in Engineering and retired from Boeing after 37 years. He was active in Knights of Columbus, St. Francis, St. Vincent’s de Paul, Choral Sounds NW, Silver Sounds, Backsliders and Merrill Gardens. He was an avid skier, golfer, hiker, dancer, singer, and traveler. He will be forever young.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue of 61 years, survived by his sister, Judy Linkey, six children: Bob (Vicky), Peggy (Mark), Nancy (Jim), Bill (Julie), Kathy (Philip), Trish (Dan), 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, plus friends and family around the world.
Funeral Mass, Friday, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 15236 21st Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166, Sept 16, 2022, 10:30 am
Don was a wonderful, dynamic friend to me for at least 5 years here at Merrill Gardens in Burien. I will always miss him!
When Peggy’s parents came to Austin to see her, we always were fortunate to join in for some of the visit. Don was always such a delightful person, and a real joy to be around. He exuded terrific warmth, enthusiasm, good humor–a dynamic burst of positive energy! We feel grateful for having known such a special person. To all his family and friends, and especially to our dear friend Peggy, we send our loving thoughts. We will always remember and celebrate Don! Missey Morgan and John Silberberg