He was a good friend to me in High School. I found his obituary:
DORAN GROVES OBITUARY
With Margarita in hand I toast to a life well lived by Doran Kaye Groves.
Doran was a charmer from day one. On November 17, 1945 in Houston Texas, Doran was born with a smile on his face and the chubbiest cheeks you ever saw, with dimples to boot, causing every nurse on his floor to immediately fall in love with him.
After serving in Vietnam as a medic, Doran spent the next 20 years commercial fishing in Alaska, and exploring the Pacific Northwest, making hundreds of friends along the way, finally settling down in Skagway, Alaska.
Doran enjoyed working for the Alaska Marine Highway, aboard the Matanuska Ferry. He worked his way up through the ranks, and after 20 years, retired as First Mate.
During his time off, Doran preferred traveling to far away places where the women were cheap, and the beer was warm and sensitive! Although his travels took him to exotic countries like Cuba, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, and Africa, his favorite places were within Mexico, Central America and South America.
Doran's parents, James Harold Groves and Martha Jane Dawson, preceded him in death. Surviving family members include older brother Brooks Groves of Washington, sister Dorothy Groves Porter of Oregon, as well as thousands of people worldwide who loved him dearly.
On March 15th Doran's big ol' heart stopped beating. And just like he came into this world, he left, smiling. Knowing him, he is surrounded by beautiful senorita angels and drinking a bottomless Margarita! Happy trails my amigo... Salud!
Published by Juneau Empire from May 4 to Jun. 3, 2022.
George a very nice writeup on Doran. Guess it's our age to be checking out.. I'm hoping to have a few more years and wish you the same along with the rest of our class. Jon Gregory
I saw a comment on the net a while ago and It said somthing I am trying to embrace: " I want to come screaming into the end of the race with my hair on fire, smoke and dust in the air, and breathing hard" Absolutely!!! Forget this "checking out stuff" if I may sayso, Best to all, Cal
Yes indeed. Couldn't agree more. Carol and I are planning a trip to Paris. Israel, Jordan and Egypt in March. Its been on my bucket list for quite a while.
George Szymkiewicz
He was a good friend to me in High School. I found his obituary:
DORAN GROVES OBITUARY
With Margarita in hand I toast to a life well lived by Doran Kaye Groves.
Doran was a charmer from day one. On November 17, 1945 in Houston Texas, Doran was born with a smile on his face and the chubbiest cheeks you ever saw, with dimples to boot, causing every nurse on his floor to immediately fall in love with him.
After serving in Vietnam as a medic, Doran spent the next 20 years commercial fishing in Alaska, and exploring the Pacific Northwest, making hundreds of friends along the way, finally settling down in Skagway, Alaska.
Doran enjoyed working for the Alaska Marine Highway, aboard the Matanuska Ferry. He worked his way up through the ranks, and after 20 years, retired as First Mate.
During his time off, Doran preferred traveling to far away places where the women were cheap, and the beer was warm and sensitive! Although his travels took him to exotic countries like Cuba, the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, and Africa, his favorite places were within Mexico, Central America and South America.
Doran's parents, James Harold Groves and Martha Jane Dawson, preceded him in death. Surviving family members include older brother Brooks Groves of Washington, sister Dorothy Groves Porter of Oregon, as well as thousands of people worldwide who loved him dearly.
On March 15th Doran's big ol' heart stopped beating. And just like he came into this world, he left, smiling. Knowing him, he is surrounded by beautiful senorita angels and drinking a bottomless Margarita! Happy trails my amigo... Salud!
Jon Gregory
George a very nice writeup on Doran. Guess it's our age to be checking out.. I'm hoping to have a few more years and wish you the same along with the rest of our class. Jon Gregory
George Szymkiewicz
Good point. What was it Joan Baez said "There but for fortune go you and I"
Calvin Knickerbocker, Jr
I saw a comment on the net a while ago and It said somthing I am trying to embrace: " I want to come screaming into the end of the race with my hair on fire, smoke and dust in the air, and breathing hard" Absolutely!!! Forget this "checking out stuff" if I may sayso, Best to all, Cal
George Szymkiewicz
Yes indeed. Couldn't agree more. Carol and I are planning a trip to Paris. Israel, Jordan and Egypt in March. Its been on my bucket list for quite a while.Brooks D Groves (Class Of 62) (Groves)
Happy birthday Doran. You are missed.