Robert Doran

Robert Gene Doran, 87, passed away Wednesday. He was born to the late Bert Ellsworth and Grace Lynn Doran, Jan. 10, 1937 in Boone, IA.
Gene left school after 8th grade to help with his father's farming business then served in US Army National Guard and raised and tested hogs for 22 years at Iowa Swine Testing Station.

He married the late Wilhelmina Elaine (Benson) in 1962. After relocating to Denver, CO in 1980's, Gene worked in housekeeping dept. at Marriott Hotel until
he retired in1999.

Gene is survived by two children: Linda Kaye Summers of Littleton, CO and William Everett Doran of Denver, CO. He is also survived by caregiver and friend Leigh Dehne also of Littleton, CO.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bert and Grace Doran, wife Elaine, sister Dorothy Lynn, and brothers John Frederick and Bert Everett. Gene is also predeceased by his stepmother Blanche.

He is remembered as having a selfless approach to life and others as well as strong values and work ethic. Even upon first meeting Gene greeted you with a big smile as though you
had known each other for years.
For entertainment he enjoyed dining out with family and friends, putting puzzles together, and attending classic car shows and concerts in the park.
His favorite charitable contributions were to American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association.

The family has requested no viewing or services to be held.