Richard Wesley Dorman

Richard Wesley Dorman, 68, of Orlando FL, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 25, 1946 to Albert and Lorraine Dorman. He was a truly wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son and friend. At the age of 17 Richard enlisted in the Air Force. While serving his Country over the next 23 years he would travel the world and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland. His travels included living in Taiwan, Japan and Okinawa. While in Taiwan, 48 years ago, he met the love of his life, Lin Kuei Yung. Richard and Kuei Dorman were married in Taiwan on June 20, 1970. In 1972, while living in Japan, they welcomed the birth of their son Jeff. Richard was a proud father and had his life long “buddy”; and his son had his life long hero. Richard retired from the United States Air Force as Master Sergeant in 1987. He went on to work for the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL as the Materials Manager for 15 years. As of the last 25 years he found much success with his wife Kuei supporting her artistic endeavors, doing fine art shows all over the country in which they won numerous awards and maintained a terrific business, as well as a tremendous group of friends in their art circuit. While working full time at the Mayo Clinic, Richard taught himself how to cut mat for their art business, by reading books and watching videos at the local library at night. This was just another example of his love for knowledge, dedication to his family and strong work ethic. Kuei’s passion for art was Richard’s passion as well. Working at the Mayo Clinic while managing their art business was not work, it was never work. Richard’s hard work and sound financial planning over the years allowed him and his wife to focus strictly on their business in 1999. At the young age of 53, Richard was doing exactly what he had set out to do, travel and laugh with all the wonderful people they interacted with on their journeys. Life could not be better, until 2003 when Alexis Dorman entered the world. Having a grand daughter was the icing on the cake. In 2007 there was more icing on the cake, with the arrival of Emily Dorman. There was no greater joy than his time with his two grand daughters. He was so extremely proud of them and did not shy away from letting people know. Alexis and Emily were equally proud of their Ahgong (grand dad). Their eyes lit up as much as his did whenever together, which was a lot. True happiness for Richard could be found in everything he did; and one of the things he enjoyed doing most, was talking and laughing with Alexis and Emily as they ate ice cream. He was so wonderful to his grand daughters. There was never a dull moment when they were together. He was never too tired and never too busy for them. He loved family trips to their mountain home in NC, where he taught the girls to fish and took them on rides on his John Deere. Richard was extremely loving and so proud of his entire family…his wife, son, daughter in-law, grand daughters and mother. Richard is survived by his wife Kuei Dorman of 45 years, son Jeff Dorman, daughter in-law Sheryl Dorman, grand daughters Alexis Dorman, Emily Dorman, mother Lorraine Dorman, brother Larry Dorman and sister Cindy Oxley. A celebration of Richard’s life will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at A Community Funeral Home, 910 W. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32805. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM to 11:00AM, with the Memorial Service beginning at 11:00AM. Memorial donations may be made in Richard’s name to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) by mail, phone or online. Mail: 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 Phone: (203) 229-0464 Online: www.themmrf.org Richard’s actions throughout his life, in addition to his service to his country made him a true hero. Richard was dearly loved; not only by his family, but also by all those that had the great fortune to know him. He will be deeply missed.

Richard Wesley Dorman

October 25, 1946 - April 27, 2015