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Benjamin Dorsey Obituary
BENJAMIN H. DORSEY, JR.
Of Bethesda, MD, on February 10, 2011. Devoted husband of 56 years of Elizabeth Bradley Dorsey; beloved father of Henry S. Beukema, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA, Omar Bradley Beukema of Chevy Chase, MD, Anne Beukema Doggett of Arlington, VA, Melanie Dorsey of Potomac, MD and Benjamin H. Dorsey, III of Tampa, FL. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial arrangements pending.
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Melanie Dorsey
May 29, 2021
My dad was a wise and caring man who loved his family dearly. He and his sense of humor were a delight. More than ten years later, I miss him and his guidance every day.
Melanie Dorsey
March 11, 2011
REALLY miss you, Dad.
February 17, 2011
We were truly saddened to learn of Ben's passing. We have lost touch since the death of the senior Davenports in 1994, but always remember both Ben and Lee with affection for their friendship and kindnesses to us and our family in the early years. Our prayers go out for Ben, Lee and their family.
David and Pat Davenport
Mary Johnson Fletcher
February 14, 2011
Melanie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your father's quiet presence when I came over to your house in Chevy Chase.
I am thinking of you all at this diffucult time.
Melanie Dorsey
February 14, 2011
I miss you, Dad.
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