William Doran, Jr. Jr.

William Doran, Jr. Jr. obituary, Broomfield, CO

William Doran, Jr. Jr.

William Doran, Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rundus Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 7, 2025.

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William H. Doran was born in Alliance, Nebraska February 5, 1930 to William and Caroline Doran. He had 3 brothers, Charlie, Mel and Les. He had one sister, Thelma. They lived in both Iowa and Nebraska.

He was married to Delores Scattergood on June 1, 1952. They had two children, Bob and Linda. They had 3 grand-children, Alex, Sean and Liam. They had three great-grandchildren, Harrison, Nathan and Elena. He was a Methodist Minister for 40+ years serving in the Nebraska Conference at Hardy, Hebron, Kearney, Lincoln and Grand Island. They retired to Broomfield, Colorado.

Bill had a wide circle of family and friends and was known and loved for the loyalty, support, and understanding he gave to others. He was also well known for his sense of humor, including one-liners and jokes. Wherever he went he initiated conversations with people and had a genuine interest in the people around him and wished them well in their lives.

There will be a celebration of Bill Doran's life on Tuesday, July 15, 1pm, at the Broomfield United Methodist Church. He has asked that instead of flowers people make a donation to the "William H and Delores A Doran Endowment Scholarship at Nebraska Wesleyan". Planned Giving Officer, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 5000 St. Paul Ave. Lincoln, Nebraska 68504

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John Elliott posted to the memorial.

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Les Seelye posted to the memorial.

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John Elliott

July 15, 2025

He was one of the best preachers I ever heard.It was like he was preaching to me.He had no notes and the words just so easy.
I enjoyed golfing and mens bible study.THanks Bill for being my friend.John Elliott

Les Seelye

July 15, 2025

Thank you, Linda, for sharing your dad. Bill was an amazing man and I am fortunate to get to spend time with him. Our snow storm trip to Blaine for oysters was epic! Les, Connie and Grant

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