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RONALD DOREMUS Obituary
DOREMUS, Jr., 49
WESTMINSTER, CO - Ron Doremus, 49, died on May 11th at his home in Westminster, Colorado with his brother by his side of an apparent cardiac episode.
Ron was born on May 2, 1963 in Washington D.C. to Ronald and Barbara Doremus. After moving to Lakeland, Ron went to school at St. Joseph's Catholic School, Santa Fe Catholic High School, Oxford University at Emory, Florida Southern College and earned his Masters Degree at Carnegie Mellon Institute in Pittsburg, Pa. He spent his career developing and implementing hospital information systems but he always dreamed of coming back to Florida and opening a dive shop. Ron was a loving son, brother, father and friend. He was a man with tremendous compassion and integrity and a strong commitment to his family, friends and to his faith.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Allie Turney Doremus; his brother, Steven L. Doremus; his sister, Dana Doremus Yerton; his niece, Cassidy Doremus; nephews, Kyle and Nathan Yerton; step brother, R.D. Doremus and step mother Debby Hayman Doremus.
Ron was preceded in death by his father Ronald D. Doremus and his mother Barbara D. Fredricksen.
A celebration of Ron's life will be held Saturday May 19th at 1PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lakeland. Friends are welcome to join the family for a less formal celebration at Molly McHugh's downtown following his service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph's Foundation or Santa Fe Catholic High School.
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Memories and Condolences
for RONALD DOREMUS
michael picardal
July 3, 2025
I went to school with Ronnie D. at Carnegie Mellon University. He was a really good guy. I remember helping him get thru a computer programming final...RIP friend...
May 9, 2013
Always in our hearts....
May 2, 2013
Happy Birthday Ronnie! We miss you and celebrate you today!
Bill Breslove
October 10, 2012
To Ron's Family,
Ron was one of the best people that anyone could know and I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. We were at CMU together and Ron was an incredibly fun person. He was as good an influence as one could fine and I am proud to have known him. God bless you all.
October 9, 2012
Dad,
I know we've had our ups and downs, but i love you more than you know. You are such an amazing dad. I loved joking around with you all the time and playing games in the car, and turning your seat warmer on without you knowing, and just hanging out at home watching movies all day. playing in the pool and going shopping, talking about celebrity gossip and so much more. i miss you more and more each day, and i would do anything for you to come back to me. i love you so much. i'm trying to be strong for you because i know you want me to be happy. i know you're looking down on me and i hope you're proud of the person i am. 5 months ago today was the last day i saw you alive and we had a great dinner. i miss you more than words can describe i love you with all my heart. Always and forever.
September 1, 2012
Le meilleur est encore à venir. Miss you babe!
June 17, 2012
Ronnie,
Happy Father's Day, my beautiful brother. This is the day we were supposed to bring you home and my heart is broken that those plans haven't worked out. You are where you are supposed to be, regardless of the interference and it is well with my soul. Ronnie, you were the best father I have ever known...determined to be everything that your daughter needed. You did not fail and I am very proud of your tireless determination. I love you with all my heart and miss you more than words can express.
Dana
Stacey Bowlin
June 1, 2012
You will have a piece of my heart with you always.
Teena N
May 30, 2012
Ron was one of the greatest boss, mentor and friend i've had the pleasure to with and trust dearly. He will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to the Doremus family.
Ken Webb
May 29, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family. Ron was such a great person, a trustworthy and reliable colleague and a very proud father.
Pamela Vincent
May 23, 2012
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Doremus family on this tragic loss. I enjoyed working with Ron, and he always seemed so deeply devoted to his family.
Lori Nobles
May 21, 2012
Ron was a dear colleague and former manager. He was also a very proud father whose face glowed whenever he spoke of Allie - she was the apple of her father's eye! He will be missed by everyone who was fortunate to have him bless them with his friendship. God bless each of you during this time of loss.
Reid Levy
May 18, 2012
I only knew Ron for a short time, but he quickly became a mentor, boss, friend, and someone I truly looked to for advice. It's obvious that he touched many lives and was a special person. In my eyes, he was the greatest boss I ever had. I will truly miss him.
Jim Giallombardo
May 18, 2012
Ron was a person I can call a true friend. I will always remember Ron and our motorcycle rides together, especially the one we got misguided and ended up riding for miles on a dirt mountain road before finding our way back to civilization. I will always remember you taking me to celebrate a milestone in my life. I'll always remember and value our talks together. I will miss you my friend. May you rest in eternal peace in Heaven.
Kelly Daly
May 18, 2012
Allie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Mom and I were friends at Fl Southern. I was a little sister in your Dad's fraternity and also had a class with him. He was always such a gentleman and a truly nice guy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Habib
May 18, 2012
Ron was a great mentor and friend. He will be greatly missed by myself and others. He loved to give me updates on Allie and how proud he was of her. My heart goes out to Allie and family.
G. Scott Smith
May 18, 2012
Ron was my manager and will be greatly missed. He knew how to make one feel valued; a feeling that you were his best and most important employee. He genuinely cared about the well being of his employees and he took the time in all of our calls to ask – how are you doing and how is the family. It was a pleasure to see a father's love for a daughter as he would speak of the dinners and the shopping excursions with her as we would often talk about the joys of fatherhood. I have been privileged in life to have known and to have been managed by Ron. My best to all of his loved ones.
Javier Ortega
May 18, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Ron was a great mentor and friend. I will miss him.
Allyson Manuel
May 18, 2012
Ron I will miss our talks. Allie, my heart and prayers are with you. Your Dad was so very proud of you! Stay strong and know that he is watching over you.
Vivian Garriga
May 18, 2012
I knew Ronnie in Santa Fe, he was kind and funny and will be missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers.
Donna Auger Canning
May 17, 2012
I went to Santa Fe with Ron. He was always cheerful and a fun person to be around. The loss of a Fellow Graduate is difficult to take in. He was so young. To read about his successes brought joy to my heart. My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Lisa Mauer
May 17, 2012
Ron was a wonderful colleague and a very caring person. I only knew him briefly but he left a grand impression. He LOVED his family and we bonded on a team business trip gabbing to each other about our wonderful families :) and how much we were missing them! Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry for your loss.
John Kube
May 17, 2012
Ron was a wonderful man. He spoke highly of you, Allie. He was very proud of you. You could hear the love in his voice as he spoke of you.
Anita Bennett
May 17, 2012
Allie, my heartfelt sympathies go out to you and all of your family. Ron, was a awesome colleague and friend. He always spoke lovingly of you when we shared "daughter" stories. You have a special angel by your side.
May 17, 2012
Dana and Stevie;
Hearing of Ronnie's passing is not only shocking but also way to soon. I have the fondest memories of all of us growing up together. My deepest condolences to you both and the family and please know my prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Diane Penn Jordan and Family
Dexter Hart
May 17, 2012
Ron was a great Manager, Mentor, and Friend to me. He will always be remebered! You all are in my prayers.
Michelle Badcock
May 17, 2012
To Everyone in the Doremus Family-
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you... It is tough to lose a beloved family member so unexpectedly. Ron touched many lives and will live on in our hearts.
Michelle and Wogie Badcock Family
Darcy West
May 17, 2012
My deepest condolences to you. Even though I only knew Ron for a short period of time, I was struck by his kindness and compassion. He will be missed.
Lance Penn
May 17, 2012
Steve and Dana,
You have my deepest condolences! Growing up right next door to the Doremus carries many great memories for me and my family. Ronnie was always a great friend and I will truly cheerish the wonderful memories I carry of our friendship.
Lance Penn and Family
May 17, 2012
Dear Dana,
My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time, please know that you are all in my prayers. Sadly, Ron had a short life, but he had a beautiful life and was blessed with a very loving family!
God Bless all of you,
Ana Elortegui Fenton and family
Lura Martin
May 17, 2012
Dear Dana and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences, all of you are in my prayers. I know your hearts are very heavy today but I pray they will soon fill with wonderful memories of times you shared as you celebrate his too short life.
May 17, 2012
Ronnie was such a good friend. Growing up on Foxhall when we were younger, the Doremus's were such fun! Will always remember Ronnie's smile and kind heart!
Marti Nemechek Crenshaw & Family
Jackson Hardy
May 17, 2012
Dana, Steve and family,
No words of man can remove the sadness in your hearts, we can only offer our condolences in the hope of providing a moment of comfort. Ron's memory will be kept alive in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched. May you all find solace in the arms of the Lord.
Kerry Prisoc
May 17, 2012
Ronnie I'll always remember you on the football field and the basketball court! Go Hawks! Kerry Fojtik Prisoc
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