Staff Report
Dr. Kenneth Randall Dorman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on May 12, 2025.
Ken was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 27, 1941, to Owen and Charlene Dorman.
He lived in Kyle, Texas during his youth, and excelled at Kyle High School. He graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1959. Ken participated in all sports and various Kyle High School activities. He was an outstanding basketball player and won All-State awards. He was a proud Kyle Panther and received many awards including Most Likely to Succeed and Mr. Kyle High School. After high school, Ken graduated from Southwest Texas State University with Honors. He married his wife, Dianna, after graduating college and they had two children. Ken accomplished his dream of becoming a doctor by receiving his M.D. degree from the University of Texas in Galveston in June 1968.
Ken served in the United States Navy beginning in June 1968. During his naval service he was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan where he, Dianna and soon to be born son, Michael, took up residence. The following is a description of his service in the Navy, in his own words: “I reported to the U.S.S. Mars, FAS-1, a combination supply and support ship that operated off the coast of Vietnam. I had a dispensary there with corpsmen, x-rays, etc., and five helicopters to receive injured military personnel prior to transfer to a large facility like the hospital in Da Nang.” Ken received the Vietnam War Medal with Combat V as well as a Naval Commendation Medal, Rescue Operations, South China Sea and was discharged from service as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy in June of 1972.
Ken started his private medical practice in Austin, Texas in 1976, and continued this practice until 1988. He then went on to become Chief of Staff of Shoal Creek Hospital, then Director of Medical Services for National Medical Management Services, and on to other leadership roles, continuing to open and direct medical practices around the United States. Ken was licensed to practice medicine in at least 19 states.
Ken was a board member of the humanitarian organization, Globe Aware, for two decades, travelling to The Bahamas and Thailand to support their mission.
He was an experienced sailor, dedicated reader and gardener. He was also an enthusiastic dominoes player and loved his domino playing friends. He traveled with his family to many countries including China, Italy and Costa Rica.
Ken was proud of his immediate and extended family and showed his pride by supporting the education of every member. He aspired to be a good friend to all.
He is survived by his wife Dianna, son Michael and his wife Tara, daughter Kia, sister and brother-in-law, Kyle and Robert Nations and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made in his honor to:
• Doctors Without Borders
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