Ivan A. Dorey

Ivan A. Dorey, loving husband of Frances, died at home on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the age of 91. The youngest of five children, he was born in Van Buren, Arkansas on February 5, 1919. He grew up in Hoquiam, WA, enjoying sports and graduating from high school. Attending Central Washington College in Ellensburg, he continued to play basketball (one of their star players!) and work part time. He received a B.A. in Education. Enlisting in the service in 1941, he served his country as a Marine Corps pilot in WWII,, earning the rank of major. His love of flying motivated his career choice as a commercial airline pilot for 34 years. He flew for Pan Am, West Coast Airlines, and Hughes Air West, 30 years as a captain and 8 years as a check pilot. Although his family and career were the focus of his life, Ivan also found time to volunteer for Meals on Wheels as well as to read audio books for the blind. A voracious reader and avid gardener, he and Frances have enjoyed living on Mercer Island for 54 years. Ivan is survived by his wife Frances, of 63 years, daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara (Glen) Suggs, Patricia (Ed) Miller and Carolyn (John) Conner, as well as 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. They will greatly miss their father and papa who loved and provided for his family in a multitude of thoughtful and encouraging ways. The family held a private memorial in their home. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the guest book at WWW.FLINTOFTS.COM

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