John Patrick Dorrian's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2024 in West Des Moines, Iowa

John Patrick Dorrian

March 4, 1940 - January 15, 2024 (83 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

John Patrick Dorrian's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2024 in West Des Moines, Iowa

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory

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John Patrick Dorrian

March 4, 1940 - January 15, 2024 (83 years old)

West Des Moines, Iowa

John Patrick Dorrian Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Patrick Dorrian of West Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Patrick Dorrian to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Dorrian and Helen Dorrian; his son David Dorrian; his grandson Jameson Dorrian; and his siblings, Beverly Dorrian, Deloras Ross, Thomas Dorrian and Donald Dorrian.

He is survived by: his wife Caroyln Dorrian; his daughters, Denise Spagnola (Tom) of Dallas, TX and Deann Johnson (Eric) of Des Moines, IA; his grandchildren, Brian Spagnola (Sherry), Savannah Spagnola, Austin Spagnola (Alexys), Devin Spagnola, Christopher Deist (Amy) and Jordan Dorrian; and his brother Rick Dorrian. He is also survived by twelve great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out to the Catholic Charities Diocese of Des Moines (601 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory



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January 19, 2024

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Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Jan 22

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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