Donna Lane (Rogers) Dorman, 81, was born December 18, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Richard (Dick) L. Rogers and Ruth V. (Henderson) Rogers.
Her early years were filled with fun and excitement as she and her family "trailed" drilling rigs from New Mexico to Pennsylvania to many locations in West Texas. At 16 years old, in 1956, Donna met and married her first husband, Jim Hare, in Midland, Texas. She then left Texas for California, subsequently returning to Oklahoma until moving to Denison, Texas. Donna resided in Denison for the latter part of her life and passed peacefully there in her youngest daughter's home on September 15, 2021, after an extended illness.
Donna's life is a demonstration of strength, resilience, and determination. She met all of life's challenges with a resolute spirit. Very little deterred her from doing what she thought must be done. It is truthful to say that Donna marched to the beat of her own drum. When she needed personal transportation, and nothing else was available, she resolved to operate a large, man-sized Harley Davidson motorcycle. She could barely reach the pedals, and was a petite, slip of a girl, but somehow, on her tippy, tippy-toes, she managed to balance the motorcycle from side to side, ultimately becoming a skilled and competent rider. As a young adult she excelled in roller skating frequently participating in roller derby and competitive dance skating, and would reminisce about it in later years with her children. Likewise, for the sheer fun of it, she hand-caught trout from a New Mexico stream (it was illegal but she didn't know it!). At some point, during her many moves, Donna was offered a job singing in Las Vegas which she humbly declined, but she was very flattered. Her ready, mischievous smile, enthusiasm for problem solving, and free-wheeling, can-do, leaning forward, all-in, spirit inspired her Father to nick-name her "Corky Pooper," something her family has never let her forget.
Donna was in service to others for most of her life. Many of her co-workers would talk about her unique sense of humor and strong work ethic. Her various jobs, to include her last one, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the "old" Texoma Medical Center, included the caring for, serving, and assisting of others. A lonely young nephew, temporarily separated from his family, recalls how his Aunt Donna spent an entire day playing video games with him and allowing him to drink coffee with all the sugar in it he wanted. He recalls it as one the favorite days of his life. Other family members pleasantly recall Donna Lane babysitting them when they were little and even after all these years kindly remark upon her loving care. Her oldest son fondly remembers her preparing and cooking his favorite meals, particularly pinto beans, fried potatoes, and sweet corn bread. Her youngest daughter recalls the tolerance and compassion Donna had for others as she frequently told her "… we are all just walking each other home." Donna made a difference in people's lives because she willingly gave of her time and love. Donna's time and compassion was available to all others making her an extraordinary person in these latter-day times of chaotic, busy lifestyles.
Donna believed her children to be her life's greatest accomplishment. Donna frequently told her youngest daughter that she always wanted to be a mother and that her five beautiful children were her greatest achievement in this life.
Donna Dorman is survived by:
Daughters: Terri (Hare) (Stowers) Rains and husband, Keith Rains, Midland, TX
Heather (Talley) Turner, Denison, TX
Sons: Monty Hare and Carlena Bell, Ardmore, OK
Luke Hare, Howe, TX
Walter "Curly" Dorman and wife, Tara Dorman, Durant, OK
Grandchildren: Ronna (Stowers) Grant, KP Rains, Shawn (Rains) Huddleston; Brooke Bell, Dakota Bell, Brandon Bell; Jay Dorman, Eric Dorman, Erica Dorman
Gt Grandchildren: Jobe Ulshafer, Jakob Grant, Justin Rains, July Rains, Kastin Rains, Rockton Rains, Jentry Rains, Travis Hudson, Jocelyn Huddleston, Cruz Chase; Skylar Dorman, Rowan Dorman
Sister: MaryAnn (Rogers) Putman
Brother: Charles A. Rogers
Donna was preceded in death by three husbands: James T. Hare, Martin J. Talley, Walter J. Dorman, Jr.; her parents, Dick L. and Ruth V. Rogers; her brother, Ronald L. Rogers; and grandson, Elliot Sebastian Turner.
Graveside service will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Oklahoma. Joe Patterson will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill Oklahoma.
Her early years were filled with fun and excitement as she and her family "trailed" drilling rigs from New Mexico to Pennsylvania to many locations in West Texas. At 16 years old, in 1956, Donna met and married her first husband, Jim Hare, in Midland, Texas. She then left Texas for California, subsequently returning to Oklahoma until moving to Denison, Texas. Donna resided in Denison for the latter part of her life and passed peacefully there in her youngest daughter's home on September 15, 2021, after an extended illness.
Donna's life is a demonstration of strength, resilience, and determination. She met all of life's challenges with a resolute spirit. Very little deterred her from doing what she thought must be done. It is truthful to say that Donna marched to the beat of her own drum. When she needed personal transportation, and nothing else was available, she resolved to operate a large, man-sized Harley Davidson motorcycle. She could barely reach the pedals, and was a petite, slip of a girl, but somehow, on her tippy, tippy-toes, she managed to balance the motorcycle from side to side, ultimately becoming a skilled and competent rider. As a young adult she excelled in roller skating frequently participating in roller derby and competitive dance skating, and would reminisce about it in later years with her children. Likewise, for the sheer fun of it, she hand-caught trout from a New Mexico stream (it was illegal but she didn't know it!). At some point, during her many moves, Donna was offered a job singing in Las Vegas which she humbly declined, but she was very flattered. Her ready, mischievous smile, enthusiasm for problem solving, and free-wheeling, can-do, leaning forward, all-in, spirit inspired her Father to nick-name her "Corky Pooper," something her family has never let her forget.
Donna was in service to others for most of her life. Many of her co-workers would talk about her unique sense of humor and strong work ethic. Her various jobs, to include her last one, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the "old" Texoma Medical Center, included the caring for, serving, and assisting of others. A lonely young nephew, temporarily separated from his family, recalls how his Aunt Donna spent an entire day playing video games with him and allowing him to drink coffee with all the sugar in it he wanted. He recalls it as one the favorite days of his life. Other family members pleasantly recall Donna Lane babysitting them when they were little and even after all these years kindly remark upon her loving care. Her oldest son fondly remembers her preparing and cooking his favorite meals, particularly pinto beans, fried potatoes, and sweet corn bread. Her youngest daughter recalls the tolerance and compassion Donna had for others as she frequently told her "… we are all just walking each other home." Donna made a difference in people's lives because she willingly gave of her time and love. Donna's time and compassion was available to all others making her an extraordinary person in these latter-day times of chaotic, busy lifestyles.
Donna believed her children to be her life's greatest accomplishment. Donna frequently told her youngest daughter that she always wanted to be a mother and that her five beautiful children were her greatest achievement in this life.
Donna Dorman is survived by:
Daughters: Terri (Hare) (Stowers) Rains and husband, Keith Rains, Midland, TX
Heather (Talley) Turner, Denison, TX
Sons: Monty Hare and Carlena Bell, Ardmore, OK
Luke Hare, Howe, TX
Walter "Curly" Dorman and wife, Tara Dorman, Durant, OK
Grandchildren: Ronna (Stowers) Grant, KP Rains, Shawn (Rains) Huddleston; Brooke Bell, Dakota Bell, Brandon Bell; Jay Dorman, Eric Dorman, Erica Dorman
Gt Grandchildren: Jobe Ulshafer, Jakob Grant, Justin Rains, July Rains, Kastin Rains, Rockton Rains, Jentry Rains, Travis Hudson, Jocelyn Huddleston, Cruz Chase; Skylar Dorman, Rowan Dorman
Sister: MaryAnn (Rogers) Putman
Brother: Charles A. Rogers
Donna was preceded in death by three husbands: James T. Hare, Martin J. Talley, Walter J. Dorman, Jr.; her parents, Dick L. and Ruth V. Rogers; her brother, Ronald L. Rogers; and grandson, Elliot Sebastian Turner.
Graveside service will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Oklahoma. Joe Patterson will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill Oklahoma.
Donna Lane (Rogers) Dorman, 81, was born December 18, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Richard (Dick) L. Rogers and Ruth V. (Henderson) Rogers.
Her early years were filled with fun and excitement as she and her family "trailed" drilling rigs from New Mexico to Pennsylvania to many locations in West Texas. At 16 years old, in 1956, Donna met and married her first husband, Jim Hare, in Midland, Texas. She then left Texas for California, subsequently returning to Oklahoma until moving to Denison, Texas. Donna resided in Denison for the latter part of her life and passed peacefully there in her youngest daughter's home on September 15, 2021, after an extended illness.
Donna's life is a demonstration of strength, resilience, and determination. She met all of life's challenges with a resolute spirit. Very little deterred her from doing what she thought must be done. It is truthful to say that Donna marched to the beat of her own drum. When she needed personal transportation, and nothing else was available, she resolved to operate a large, man-sized Harley Davidson motorcycle. She could barely reach the pedals, and was a petite, slip of a girl, but somehow, on her tippy, tippy-toes, she managed to balance the motorcycle from side to side, ultimately becoming a skilled and competent rider. As a young adult she excelled in roller skating frequently participating in roller derby and competitive dance skating, and would reminisce about it in later years with her children. Likewise, for the sheer fun of it, she hand-caught trout from a New Mexico stream (it was illegal but she didn't know it!). At some point, during her many moves, Donna was offered a job singing in Las Vegas which she humbly declined, but she was very flattered. Her ready, mischievous smile, enthusiasm for problem solving, and free-wheeling, can-do, leaning forward, all-in, spirit inspired her Father to nick-name her "Corky Pooper," something her family has never let her forget.
Donna was in service to others for most of her life. Many of her co-workers would talk about her unique sense of humor and strong work ethic. Her various jobs, to include her last one, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the "old" Texoma Medical Center, included the caring for, serving, and assisting of others. A lonely young nephew, temporarily separated from his family, recalls how his Aunt Donna spent an entire day playing video games with him and allowing him to drink coffee with all the sugar in it he wanted. He recalls it as one the favorite days of his life. Other family members pleasantly recall Donna Lane babysitting them when they were little and even after all these years kindly remark upon her loving care. Her oldest son fondly remembers her preparing and cooking his favorite meals, particularly pinto beans, fried potatoes, and sweet corn bread. Her youngest daughter recalls the tolerance and compassion Donna had for others as she frequently told her "… we are all just walking each other home." Donna made a difference in people's lives because she willingly gave of her time and love. Donna's time and compassion was available to all others making her an extraordinary person in these latter-day times of chaotic, busy lifestyles.
Donna believed her children to be her life's greatest accomplishment. Donna frequently told her youngest daughter that she always wanted to be a mother and that her five beautiful children were her greatest achievement in this life.
Donna Dorman is survived by:
Daughters: Terri (Hare) (Stowers) Rains and husband, Keith Rains, Midland, TX
Heather (Talley) Turner, Denison, TX
Sons: Monty Hare and Carlena Bell, Ardmore, OK
Luke Hare, Howe, TX
Walter "Curly" Dorman and wife, Tara Dorman, Durant, OK
Grandchildren: Ronna (Stowers) Grant, KP Rains, Shawn (Rains) Huddleston; Brooke Bell, Dakota Bell, Brandon Bell; Jay Dorman, Eric Dorman, Erica Dorman
Gt Grandchildren: Jobe Ulshafer, Jakob Grant, Justin Rains, July Rains, Kastin Rains, Rockton Rains, Jentry Rains, Travis Hudson, Jocelyn Huddleston, Cruz Chase; Skylar Dorman, Rowan Dorman
Sister: MaryAnn (Rogers) Putman
Brother: Charles A. Rogers
Donna was preceded in death by three husbands: James T. Hare, Martin J. Talley, Walter J. Dorman, Jr.; her parents, Dick L. and Ruth V. Rogers; her brother, Ronald L. Rogers; and grandson, Elliot Sebastian Turner.
Graveside service will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Oklahoma. Joe Patterson will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill Oklahoma.
Her early years were filled with fun and excitement as she and her family "trailed" drilling rigs from New Mexico to Pennsylvania to many locations in West Texas. At 16 years old, in 1956, Donna met and married her first husband, Jim Hare, in Midland, Texas. She then left Texas for California, subsequently returning to Oklahoma until moving to Denison, Texas. Donna resided in Denison for the latter part of her life and passed peacefully there in her youngest daughter's home on September 15, 2021, after an extended illness.
Donna's life is a demonstration of strength, resilience, and determination. She met all of life's challenges with a resolute spirit. Very little deterred her from doing what she thought must be done. It is truthful to say that Donna marched to the beat of her own drum. When she needed personal transportation, and nothing else was available, she resolved to operate a large, man-sized Harley Davidson motorcycle. She could barely reach the pedals, and was a petite, slip of a girl, but somehow, on her tippy, tippy-toes, she managed to balance the motorcycle from side to side, ultimately becoming a skilled and competent rider. As a young adult she excelled in roller skating frequently participating in roller derby and competitive dance skating, and would reminisce about it in later years with her children. Likewise, for the sheer fun of it, she hand-caught trout from a New Mexico stream (it was illegal but she didn't know it!). At some point, during her many moves, Donna was offered a job singing in Las Vegas which she humbly declined, but she was very flattered. Her ready, mischievous smile, enthusiasm for problem solving, and free-wheeling, can-do, leaning forward, all-in, spirit inspired her Father to nick-name her "Corky Pooper," something her family has never let her forget.
Donna was in service to others for most of her life. Many of her co-workers would talk about her unique sense of humor and strong work ethic. Her various jobs, to include her last one, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the "old" Texoma Medical Center, included the caring for, serving, and assisting of others. A lonely young nephew, temporarily separated from his family, recalls how his Aunt Donna spent an entire day playing video games with him and allowing him to drink coffee with all the sugar in it he wanted. He recalls it as one the favorite days of his life. Other family members pleasantly recall Donna Lane babysitting them when they were little and even after all these years kindly remark upon her loving care. Her oldest son fondly remembers her preparing and cooking his favorite meals, particularly pinto beans, fried potatoes, and sweet corn bread. Her youngest daughter recalls the tolerance and compassion Donna had for others as she frequently told her "… we are all just walking each other home." Donna made a difference in people's lives because she willingly gave of her time and love. Donna's time and compassion was available to all others making her an extraordinary person in these latter-day times of chaotic, busy lifestyles.
Donna believed her children to be her life's greatest accomplishment. Donna frequently told her youngest daughter that she always wanted to be a mother and that her five beautiful children were her greatest achievement in this life.
Donna Dorman is survived by:
Daughters: Terri (Hare) (Stowers) Rains and husband, Keith Rains, Midland, TX
Heather (Talley) Turner, Denison, TX
Sons: Monty Hare and Carlena Bell, Ardmore, OK
Luke Hare, Howe, TX
Walter "Curly" Dorman and wife, Tara Dorman, Durant, OK
Grandchildren: Ronna (Stowers) Grant, KP Rains, Shawn (Rains) Huddleston; Brooke Bell, Dakota Bell, Brandon Bell; Jay Dorman, Eric Dorman, Erica Dorman
Gt Grandchildren: Jobe Ulshafer, Jakob Grant, Justin Rains, July Rains, Kastin Rains, Rockton Rains, Jentry Rains, Travis Hudson, Jocelyn Huddleston, Cruz Chase; Skylar Dorman, Rowan Dorman
Sister: MaryAnn (Rogers) Putman
Brother: Charles A. Rogers
Donna was preceded in death by three husbands: James T. Hare, Martin J. Talley, Walter J. Dorman, Jr.; her parents, Dick L. and Ruth V. Rogers; her brother, Ronald L. Rogers; and grandson, Elliot Sebastian Turner.
Graveside service will be on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland Oklahoma. Joe Patterson will officiate the service. Services will be under the direction of Watts Funeral Home, Madill Oklahoma.
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