William Rouff Dolan

My name is John R.Smith, former Sheriff of Kern County. Bll was the finest mam I ever met. I met Bill in 1982 and we soon became great friends.
He was my tireless manager during my election attempts and had more energy than I did. I am sorry I didn't make the services but due to personal family problems, it was not possible.

He contributed more to our community than he will ever be remembered for.

My name is William Riner Dolan. I am the grandson of William Rouff Dolan. I wanted to thank all of the people who I have talked to over the last several days and all the people who have written such nice words about my Grandfather. The stories of how he helped so many of you are overwhelming. I was lucky to be his grandson and I will always be proud to carry on his name. On behalf of the Dolan family I thank you all.

I was one of the "neighborhood kids" in the 60's and Mr and Mrs. Dolan lived one block from my house. He was like a part time father to me and all the other kids. Fixing our bikes, giving some of us bikes, showing us how to make skate boards out of our old skates and the scarey rides in his wheel barrel. I ran into him a couple years back at the Village Grill and he remembered me. Great memories from a great man. My sympathies to Mrs. Dolan and her family.

My heart is truly breaking tonight as I learn of the passing of Mr. Dolan. He was such a wonderful, wonderful person. He was my french teacher at Arvin High School. I loved taking his class. He always made learning french so much fun. He was such a special person and he will be missed so much. My prayers go out to his family for their sorrow and loss. May God bless you and keep you always.

i am very sorry at the loss of bill dolan....i will miss him....my condolences to his family and loved ones.
may THE GOD of peace and comfort be with you all ...

God speed, Bill
I will never forget the great times we had together from 1946 to 1952 as peace officers. You will be missed.
Clarence Rea

Our sincerest condolences to Darryl, Lydia, Lori and the entire family. We heard great stories and saw photos of "Grandpa" for years but never realized what a special man he was and what an impression he had on so many people!
Sorry we never had the opportunity of meeting this fine gentleman who lived such a full life! Out prayers & thoughts are with you all.

Mr. Dolan was our teacher in the late 70's at Arvin High. We will miss him and we're lucky to have had him as a teacher. To his family, our deepest condolences, El señor Dolan fue uno de nuestros profesores preferidos.

I am truly sorry for the lose of a great man. I've known Mr. Dolan for 6 years. I always called him the vendor man. When ever he came into Catholic Charities and I was there, I would go out to see how he was doing. I was so intrigued with this man, who at times was in better shape and health than I was in his 90's. And that he had this great life and career's. He talked about his children and grandchildren and I've had the pleasure of meeting two of his granddaughters. He will truly leave his...