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MIKE CLIFFORD DORMAN
February 18, 1962 ~ December 7, 2013
"Mike was a quiet, caring, and humble individual.
He was a true family man who was very
personable and fun to be around."

Mike Clifford Dorman, 52, current resident of Ridgefield, WA, and Clark County for 25 years, passed away from cardiovascular disease. He graduated from Columbia River High School in 1979 and played baseball as a scholarship athlete at Central Washington University in Ellensburg.
Mike was a transportation insurance account executive at HUB International for the last five years and also worked 12 years as a sales manager for Farmers Insurance in the Vancouver branch.
He enjoyed coaching his son, Jeff, in youth sports, never missing a game. He also enjoyed caring for his dogs.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 25 years,Debbie; his only son, Jeff; and his mother, Margaret.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Dorman.
A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at 3 p.m., Sat., Dec. 21, 2013 at Summit View Church Felida Campus, 11718 NW 31st Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 17, 2013.
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Debbie and Jeff,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike will be surely missed.

The Stuhr Family

January 9, 2014

Denise Morris-Hansell

December 26, 2013

Mike was a good friend and team mate while he attended LaCenter. May God's loving grace comfort you.
Jeff Stanley

December 21, 2013

So so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Great guy to be around.May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Mark Wilkerson

December 21, 2013

Mike and I were roomates at CWU for about 1 1/2 years...We had a lot of great times and he had a big influence on my life. He will be missed....Steve Irwin...........

December 21, 2013

Our prayers are with you and Jeffery. We were sadden to hear of Mike's passing.

Debbie and Brent Braddock

December 20, 2013

I remember attending school with Mike, he was always kind, and polite to everyone. You are all in my prayers,
Rose Smith

Rose Smith

December 19, 2013

Mike was an outstanding teammate and talented athlete. On and off the field he never had a negative word to say, and was always upbeat. He will be missed.

Kirk Findlay

December 18, 2013

Very sorry to hear this news, my sincerest sympathies to his family & friends...great person, really looked up to him in our days playing Baseball & Basketball together at River.

Kevin Squier

December 18, 2013

Debbie and Jeff, our deepest sympathies to you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good Lord keep you in his comforting arms.

Jeff, Connie and Cameron Chilcote

December 17, 2013

Mike was truly one of the good guys! He was so proud of his family and he will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Chuck Valentine

December 17, 2013

Debbie, Jeff and family my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Tami Jacobs

December 17, 2013

Mike truly was a terrific father, as testament is his wonderul son Jeff, who I coached in basketball. Debbie and Jeff, my dearest sympathies.

Dan Herman

December 17, 2013

Debbie, Jeff and family, my heart goes out to you. I remember Mike as a fun and sweet person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sharon McElroy

December 17, 2013

Mike was a great, great guy. He will surely be missed by his family, friends and anyone that ever met him, he touched us all with his kindness and gentleness. My heart goes out to my dear friend Debbie and Jeff.

Karen Heintz

December 17, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May you feel peace and love in your heart.

Sarah Jones

December 17, 2013

Dear Debbie and Jeff,

We are so sorry and terribly saddened to learn of Mike's passing. It was always very apparent how much he loved you both. May God hold you close and comfort you during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kevin, Kristi and Paul

Kevin and Kristi Kotrous

December 17, 2013

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