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Terry Dormer Obituary
Holt - Age 73, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Terry was born in Lansing on March 7, 1947, the son of the late Leon and Leah (Maurer) Dormer. He served his country with the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked with General Motors for 31years until his retirement. Terry loved to bowl, but more importantly, enjoyed passing his love of bowling to others. He volunteered at Mason City Limits Bowling Center for years with their youth bowling and coached the Mason High School Girl's Bowling team. Terry was honored to be awarded "Coach of the Year", 2020. Volunteerism was very important to Terry and he was always available for any job during any sports season at Holt High School. He was soon known among many as "Mr. Holt" around the athletic fields. Terry also was a baseball umpire for over 40 years and like bowling, enjoyed passing his passion to others that wanted to become umpires. Terry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Blendena; sons, Lee (Amy) of Traverse City and Terry (fiancee, Stephanie) of Holt; 3 grandchildren, Ashlyn (Trevor) Bradford, Juliann Dormer and Ian Velasquez; great grandson, Christian Matthew Bradford. Graveside services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon at Chapel Hill Memory Gardens with Pastor Roy Wolfe officiating. The family will greet friends beginning at 11:15pm. For those unable to join the family, an opportunity to remotely join them will be available via the Palmer, Bush and Jensen Facebook page. The family suggests memorial donations be made to Holt Athletics, Youth Bowling at Mason City Limits Bowling Center or the Mason High School Girl's Bowling Program in Terry's memory. Friends may also send a condolence to the family on Terry's obituary page at www.palmerbush.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeffrey Whipple
September 25, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Terry's passing. It has been a very long time since I last saw him. we played baseball together for Dines Terrace. Leon was our coach and I have many fond memories of those summers long past spent at Sycamore Park playing with Terry. Reading his Obituary, I am not at all surprised to read of Terry's longtime involvement with sports, kids and his volunteerism. He followed in his dad's footsteps as Leon was much the same. Take care of yourselves during this stressful time.
Andrew john edwards
September 25, 2020
Uncle terry lynn dormer you will be missed
Brian Buckner
September 25, 2020
Sorry for your loss. My son and I met Terry through youth bowling. He was very passionate about bowling and willing to help anybody who asked. He even gave my son his first bowling ball and bag. Even though we only knew him for about 6 years he was definitely some I admired and respected. He was great guy and we will definitely miss him.
Katelyn Hendershot
September 25, 2020
Terry was one of the greatest people I knew. Whenever I needed some advice about anything or if I just needed to bug him and talk he was always there. He was by my side through high school and through my life after bowling. I will truly miss him. He was one of a kind and the world was so much brighter with him in it. Prayers to his loved ones ♥
Jim & Cheri Valentine
September 25, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bob & Sharon Chick
September 24, 2020
Terry will be missed by many of us. We always enjoyed him chatting w/ us while we were eating @ City Limits. Bob & Sharon Chick
John Smythe
September 24, 2020
I remember Terry best before and after our home freshman football games. He was always at the main gate greeting and wishing our team and coaches good luck as we entered the game field. Win or lose, he was always at that same gate after our games shaking our hands! Terry was a very friendly and caring man, and like many, Holt will miss him. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Terry's family!
Bonnie Gilbert
September 24, 2020
To Terry's family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your loss. I bowled with Terry on Monday's senior league. Terry will be greatly missed at Mason Citi Limits..his expertise of bowling, friendship, kindness and teasing manner. May your special memories give you comfort and peace.
Sharon Beach
September 23, 2020
So sorry hugs for all
Jon DuBois
September 22, 2020
Like so many others, our family met Terry at the bowling alley and even though he made a significant impact on our 3 boys as bowlers, the biggest impact he left on us was his genuine compassion and love for others. We’ve had the pleasure of knowing him for the last 4-5 years but we feel like we’ve known him forever. He was like family to us, always checking in on us and the boys to see how we were doing. Terry you will be missed more than you could ever possibly know and even though you’re gone you’ll never be forgotten. Love you Terry and may the rest of your family find peace during this difficult time.
Dan Grady
September 22, 2020
I had the honor of umpiring a number of baseball games with Terry over the last few years. i always enjoyed spending an evening with Terry. He will be missed.
Alexis Beach
September 22, 2020
Terry was a great man, coach, and friend. I will miss him dearly, but I know he is watching down on everyone he had met in his life. I’m also so glad we got to give him his State Championship win and his Division 2 Coach of The Year award before he passed. The bowling team of 2020 loves him very much, he will be missed. ❤
Michelle & Jim Maybee
September 22, 2020
Many prayers and hugs to your family. Such a super great man. Need i mention hus bowling skills.
D. Michael Pierson
September 21, 2020
He was a great man, very supportive of others and he enjoyed helping others whenever possible. I learned a lot from him about bowling, he had some excellent tips.
Carl White
September 21, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. Always wearing a smile and a friendly Hello to all. He will be missed by so many. RIP Terry Carl and Evelyn White
Renee Sadler
September 21, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the entire Dormer Family. I was lucky to have known Terry for the past 9 years, first as a Grandpa to Ashlyn, whom I coached in softball, then as my right hand man at Holt football games. He was always the first person to volunteer to help for anything related to Holt athletics. I will miss our conversations at the football gates and will cherish all the stories he shared with me. Most of all, I will miss the sucker that he would bring me at every game. Forever a Ram, my friend. R.I.P
Mary Akers
September 21, 2020
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I had the pleasure of talking to him when he worked at Andrews Chev and I worked at Sec of State. What a nice guy. My condolences to his family I know he will be missed.
Brenda Samson
September 21, 2020
Dear Belinda and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. We first met you and your family when Phil and Terry were on the softball team and then bowling. Terry will be greatly missed.
With Sympathy,
Phil, Brenda and Evelyn Samson
Kathy Doyle
September 21, 2020
Terry will be missed so much at the bowling alley. I bowled with him on Monday mornings and Terry taught me a lot about being the president of the Monday League. Terry was a very sweet person. I will miss him , even though he pestered me sometimes trying to teach me how to bowl better. Prayers and hugs to his wife and family. RIP Terry
Dennis Munn
September 21, 2020
Terry was a great neighbor of mine. Always willing to help me with my yard work. Really will miss his chats. Prayers out to his wife and family for their loss of Terry. He will be missed by many. God bless.
Don Kill
September 21, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Terry’s passing. Spent a lot of times with him, in Mason ,at tournaments ,and especially up north.
Nick Reeser
September 21, 2020
One of my first bowling coaches, I would love to watch him in the Mason classic league sweet-rollin his yellow dot! EVERY time Terry was in the house while I was bowling he would take time to stop and say Hello and just pour on the compliments, lol. A wonderful man that will be greatly missed.❤
Madison Rue
September 21, 2020
I just want to say he was truly the best bowling coach any youth bowler could ask for. He always loved helping to kids. I will always remember coach terry. May he RIH. #LLCT
Robert Wright
September 21, 2020
He was a great person and always give me pointers on how to be a better bowler.
Kathy Cole- Brown
September 21, 2020
What a amazing man, he loved helping kids!! Always had a smile, just truly a man that cared about his family, kids and his community!! Terry will be missed by many friends and bowlers!! Haven just got new angel!! Deepest sympathy for his family !
Mary Johns
September 21, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Steve Casanova
September 21, 2020
The Holt football games won't be the same not seeing you at the gate R.I.P Terry
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