Life Story for Robert Dormer Robert Dormer, 76, of Vermontville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 in Waverly, Tennessee Bob was born in Union City, MI on August 7, 1941, of the late Dale and Hazel (Mefford) Dormer. He was raised in the Union City area, and attended local schools graduating from Union City High School in 1959. He continued his education taking college courses to study architecture, and further studying engineering when he joined the United State Air Force stationed in Edwards, California. Bob was the husband of Donette Williams. The couple had been long time business and personal acquaintances while employed at Xerox Corporation. After each had lost their spouses, their friendship blossomed and the couple was married on July 3, 2015. Bob spent the majority of his working career as a Regional Engineer at Xerox, where he assisted in repair and maintenance of copying equipment throughout the Midwest retiring after 30 years of service to the company. Bob always kept busy starting a business of vending machines and a canopy business renting/setting up for events. Finally he retired completely; he and Donette began traveling in the fifth wheel trailer to winter at their home in Tucson, Arizona. These trips out west included many states to travel through visiting their family’s and friends along the way. During the summer months Bob & Donette returned to their Michigan home to spend time with family and friends in the area. Bob had always been community minded. He spent much of his time as a Little League coach, a member of the Jaycees, a member of the Lions Club, and was on the MV School Board in the early 1980’s. He enjoyed time with his friends and family fishing and hunting. Taking trips north to a family cabin and other fun excursions in Michigan. As he stopped doing these activities, he picked up the camera and began shooting pictures. Bob enjoyed working with wood, and playing his guitar. Music was a key part of Bob’s heritage; it was common to find his entire family singing and playing country music. Among these talents, Bob could repair ANYTHING, and spent many afternoons working in his garage. He was the “go to” guy for any problem that needed solving, any repair or project being worked on, and any question in conversations. You knew he was there when you heard “Hello, darlin'” or smelled the popcorn popping; he always had popcorn. His hugs were always sincere, full of security and love. His smile could light up a room and his charm had no end. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Donette, his daughter, Julie (fiancé Randy VanZandt) Khouri and his grandchildren, Christopher Ripley, Christin (Damon) Whorton, Chelsea (Eli) Williams, Sydney Khouri. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Susan Dormer who passed away in 2007, and his brothers Bruce & Louis Dormer. The family will celebrate Bob’s life with visitors on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 5-7 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Expect popcorn. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Interment will take place privately. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.daniels Order Flowers
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Dormer 1941 2018. Daniels Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Nashville, state: Michigan