James Harrison Dorsett

James Harrison Dorsett obituary, Lake Havasu City, AZ

James Harrison Dorsett

James Dorsett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2025.
James Harrison Dorsett, born May 18, 1950, passed on November 19, 2025, at his home of 23 years in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born in San Diego, attended Herbert Hoover High, and worked at General Dynamics and Computer Sciences Corporation in Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, CA, where he met his wife, Brenda Dorsett, and retired to Lake Havasu City in 2003.

Jim and Brenda shared marriage for 42 years. He enjoyed camping, ATVing, RVing, classic cars, concerts, and shared time with friends at music venues.

James was proceeded in death by his parents, Harrison Irold and Betty Dove Dorsett of San Diego.

He is survived by wife, Brenda Dorsett, and James's sons Christopher Dorsett of Denham Springs, LA, and Matthew Dorsett of Temecula, CA. James has 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

As James requested, there will not be a funeral or Celebration of Life. James's body was donated to Science Care HOPE Program for scientific research in hopes research will benefit others of cardiac disease and Parkinson's Disease in the future. A tree sapling will be planted yearly in a National Forest by Science Care to honor his donation.

His final resting spot will be at Redwood Falls Cemetery in MN, along with his wife upon her death.

Please celebrate his life in your own ways with positive thoughts and fond memories of James. Rest in peace husband.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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November 29, 2025

Diane McKenzie posted to the memorial.

November 26, 2025

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November 26, 2025

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Diane McKenzie

November 29, 2025

I worked with both Jim & Brenda. A lovely couple. Sorry to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

The Tollesons

November 26, 2025

We had some good times together, he will be missed.

Len & Kris Hutchings

November 26, 2025

Jim Dorsett was our friend. We met Jim & Brenda often, in happy places, to share stories and laughs, cheers and celebrations. That´s what we will remember. Rest in peace now, old friend.

Joan Burger

November 26, 2025

Jim will be missed. Rick and Joan Burger.

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November 29, 2025

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November 26, 2025

The Tollesons posted to the memorial.

November 26, 2025

Len & Kris Hutchings posted to the memorial.