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Randy Dorrington Obituary
On January13, Randy Dorrington peacefully lost his battle with cancer.
He was born in 1950 to Bill and Rosemary Dorrington, in Libby Montana , joining his older brother, Andy.
Randy's childhood was centered around the outdoors. He could be found tearing around town on his bike, swimming at Crystal Lake,
sledding at Ski Dale Hill, skiing at Turner Mountain, or hunting and fishing with family and friends.
He graduated from Libby High School with the fond memory of winning the State AA Football Championship his senior year.
He went on to Western Montana College, graduating with BA's in Art and Business Education. He became quite an accomplished potter, selling his ceramics to pay his rent.
It was here he met and married Brenda Meredith. They had 52 wonderful years together while living in 4 states, raising two remarkable children, working and traveling.
It was a big decision to resign his job and move to Kalispell, but one they never regretted.
He made many buddies with whom he golfed,
skied, and rafted the rivers. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and Friends of the Library.
He was most patient, nurturing, loving, husband, Dad and Pops( his favorite title).
Survivors are his wife, Brenda, his daughter,
Darbi and son- in- law Nate Linder and their children Libby, Isabelle and Brit. His son and daughter- in - law are Ben and Erika Dorrington, whose children are Logan and Derek ( D. J.). His brother and sister-in- law
are Andy and Linda Dorrington. His in-laws are
Bob and Sue Meredith, Jim and Karan Meredith, Dave and Cathy Meredith and Carolyn and Wayne Boese . He is, also, survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 23 great nieces and nephews.
We are eternally grateful to the oncology department, infusion nurses and Shannon and Dave from Hospice.
Memorial Service will be at Risen Christ Church
65 W. Evergreen Drive at 11:00 on Jan 29.
Private Family internment will follow.
If you choose, donations can be made to Friends of Imagine If Library 247 1st Ave.E.
Kalispell, MT 59901 or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Cousin John Betterson
January 25, 2024
Bless the Schafer girls for staying in contact and visiting your family.
It has been 60 years since we physcally saw each other, but our parents let us know what was going on. I think of him everyday and remenise about our times together, often.
Tammy Hansen
January 25, 2024
Brenda & family, I was sad to hear of Randy´s passing from that awful cancer. Rest in Peace Randy
Doug and Cheryl Hatton
January 21, 2024
Brenda, Darby, Ben and families,
The world lost an incredible man with the passing of Randy. He definitely made this world a better place. He always had a big smile and time to see how things were going. We are out of town, so we´ll miss his funeral. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug and Cheryl Hatton
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