Birth date: Dec 20, 1950 Death date: Dec 9, 2021
Danny (Dan) Harold Dorman, age 70, passed from this life Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his home in Prairie Grove, AR. He was born December 20, 1950, in Monahans, TX, a son of the late Oscar Levi Dorman and Doris Lee (McLearen) Do Read Obituary
Here is the rest of the memory I posted earlier.....
Even though we miss him dearly, and of course you miss him so much more than we can fathom, it is at least a little bit comforting to know he is now tasting his “very bright future”. We will always hold our memories of Dan in high regard, we will continue to tell stories about our friendship with him, quote his wisdom to others, and of course, long for the day we will see him again. Dan is definitely one of my heroes! The entire Dorman tribe has every reason to celebrate his life and be grateful for the benefit he brought and will continue to bring to you and your descendants. We know your grief is beyond measure, we will be praying for you.
Love always,
Steve and Janice
I have fond memories of Dan as someone, like pretty much everyone mentioned, who instantly made you feel important and valued. It's a rare gift to be able to do that, not just to know that's how you should live and treat others, but actually do it day in and day out. He exuded care and interest. And I know I was a very minor character in his life, the son of one of his friends who only interacted with him directly a handful of times. Dan and Debbie graciously hosted me and my wife when we were newlyweds at their home for a night and they were so supportive of this next big step in our lives and genuine and their affection for us. I really had only talked to Dan occasionally at church at that point and had been away from Arkansas for a few years, but it was like we were much more a part of each other's lives. I also remember Dan driving across the state to support my dad at his father's funeral. It was a tremendous gesture of friendship to spend 13 or 14 hours on the road for a friend who had been living in Kansas for several years and was no longer a part of his daily life. Dan fit right in with the rest of our family, keenly interested, laughing with others there, totally at ease in a place where he knew almost no one. And then he was back in his truck and off to do his next superheroic act of kindness. I can only imagine what that was. Maybe none of us know.
I can't help but imagine what it will be like to see Dan again. He'll probably be completely at ease, acting as if no time at all has passed, and keenly interested in what I've been up to even if he already knows.
Nathan Sizemore
At the young age of 15 (1979) my parents brought me to Northwest Arkansas. A year later I met Dan Dorman. I had a background in dairy cattle and relevant operations and needed a job, so Dan gave me a chance.
Over the following years I either helped Dan milk or went solo so he could have a Saturday/Sunday off, took care of the bottle calves and yearlings, helped Dan put up hay at the dairy or in Greenland, disc and plant haygrazer, irrigate during the summer, haul square bales of haygrazer that would rival wire tied alfalfa bales, build fence, cut fire wood, and there were the two chicken houses. Dan always had something to keep a body busy with work.
When Teresa and I had children and were building fence, our children asked questions as to the building technique. All I told them for years is that I attended the Dan Dorman School of Fencing. Which I did. A perfectly level, functional, attractive, long lasting fence. Not a school I know of teaches that skill.
Throughout those several years we worked together, Dan was always the optimist, kind in word and gesture. Belief in his creator, purpose in life, and the value of others.
At age 57, I share this simple expression inspired by my Wife of 36 years, Dan, and several other great people in my life - You May Never Know The Impact You Make In Someone's Life -
Be Kind Every Day, Love Your Creator and Your Family, Empathy and Forgiveness Brings People Closer.
Dan was certainly one of the influential people in my life, even though it was for a short period decades ago, my memories of those times I still share with family and friends as a cherished experience.
Debbie, some of my first memories in Arkansas are directly tied to the man Dan Dorman and his Family, You included. Our prayers are for You and Your Family.
Jerry and Teresa Genz
We first got acquainted with Dan through our Aunt. Lorene Langley Partine. She adored Dan and spoke of him with the highest love and respect. After meeting Dan and getting to know him through business, it didn’t take long to understand why she loved him so. He had such a genuine and kind spirit that made us feel so comfortable. He cared about our families and spoke with a soft gentle manner. A kind man who loved God and humanity well... he carried a light on this earth. I know he heard “ well done good and faithful servant”. God bless you all as you go through the next days weeks and months. May you feel God’s presence of peace and comfort.
Paul & Kathy Dougan
Dear Debbie and family,
Ron and I have heavy hearts for you today. We are also thankful that Dan is with our Savior now! The Lord who he spoke of every time you were around him. Dan was one of the kindest men we have ever know. He prayed for us many times at church.
I am thankful to have seen the two of you a couple of months ago at Chuy’s. I will cherish those hugs🙏. May Gods give you peace and comfort now. Ron and Laura England
Danny and I were best of friends between 1968-1974. We did most everything together, going to church at Central Assembly of God, singing in the choir, playing pool at his house, ping pong at Pastor Chesser’s home, working on his farm together, and drilling water wells together. “Mom” Schell, Teresa, Kim and Danny basically adopted me during these years. I loved them all very much.
He was the most uplifting and encouraging person to be around, and his faith in Christ never wavered. He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul—and his family just as much. He lived his faith every day, and shared it with all his family and friends. His was a life well lived, and I can hear God telling him as he arrived in heaven, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant!”
He will always be Danny to me.
Darrell Douglas
