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Tom Doran, 84, of Beaver, died peacefully at the Madrid Home Friday morning, Oct. 30, 2009. He was born Aug. 16, 1925 in Beaver, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Harker) Doran.
Survivors include his wife Patricia and their four sons; Ben (Christine) of Boone (grandsons Chris and Mike), Jim of Chicago (granddaughter Elizabeth and grandsons Daniel and George), Charlie of Ogden, John (Tami) of Ankeny (granddaughter Haley and grandsons Brenden and Alec); brother J.C. of Beaver; sisters Beverly Healy of San Antonio, TX, Marilyn Doran of Boone, and Virginia McCall of Carthage, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jim.
Tom graduated from Beaver High School in 1943 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa where he also briefly attended medical school before returning to the family farm operation. He was united in marriage to Patricia Shafer of Boone June 16, 1954.
Tom was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer in Boone and Greene County, farming in a partnership, known as Doran Brothers, with his brother Jim. They developed and later sold purebred Angus cattle that were considered among the top herds in the United States. Tom and Jim also owned and operated a grain elevator and had part interest in a livestock sale barn.
Among Tom's proudest personal accomplishments was supporting the college education and graduation of all four of his sons. In retirement, Tom enjoyed spending time with his friends, and especially with his grandchildren. Tom was also very proud of his accomplishments, involvement, and relationships in the cattle industry.
Services were held Tuesday morning, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church in Ogden, with Father Steve Brodersen officiating.
Interment was in the Beaver Cemetery.
Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial may direct their gift to the family for local charities to be determined by the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.starkwelin.com
Stark-Welin Funeral Directors in Boone was in charge of arrangements. |
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