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Richard Dorr

Salinas, California

1947 - 2011 (Age 84)

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Richard [Dick] Dorr passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 25, 2011 of complications from cancer. Dick was born on April 17, 1927 in Aberdeen, Washington to Grace and Leland Dorr.

He served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947. After receiving his BA and Masters...

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Pat and Dick introduced me to my husband Art for which I will be forever grateful! Dick was Art´s best man at our wedding. I have wonderful memories of Dick which include his being our high school band director!

So sorry to hear of your loss, Dick was a great guy, go getter, and good person to work for ... He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to the family ... Barbara Wagner, former Discovery employee

I met Dick when we both drove bus for Gray line in Salinas. We are both U.S. Navy veterans and we swapped stories about our experiences. When Dick expanded Discovery I went to work for Dick as a part time weekend driver, mostly to Reno and Lake Tahoe. I really enjoyed working for Discovery and Dick. I considered him a friend from the first time I met him, that was his personality, friendly.
I express my sincere condolence to Dick's wife and family. He was a great guy and will be greatly...

I met Dick thru a mutual friend on one of his visits to Hawaii. Since then we became very good friends. I always looked forward to spending time with Dick and Pat when they were here. I will cherish all the wonderful memories we shared together. Dick was a caring, thoughtful and generous person. I will miss my dear friend. Until we meet again, Aloha!

I have wonderful memories of Dick as my high school band teacher. We continued to be friends, and Dick and Pat introduced me to my husband Art. I know that Dick will be greatly missed!

He was a great traveling companion

Anna and Don