Kathryn Dorman

Kathryn M. "Kitty" Dorman, 97, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Emporium, died Tuesday (March 27, 2007) in Anchorage.

Born June 11, 1909 in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of William and Edna Kathryn Millard. In 1933, she married Dr. George Dorman.

Before moving to Emporium, she and her husband lived in Pittsburgh and Austin. After Dr. Dorman retired from medical practice in Emporium, they moved to Bermuda Dunes, Calif., where she lived until June 2002, when she moved to Alaska to be closer to family.

Before her marriage, Kathryn worked as a fashion artist. Later, she was active in community theater, singing, Eastern Star and golfing. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium.

Survivors include a son, George "Eddie" (Dorothy) Dorman, and grandsons William and Patrick and granddaughter Constance, all living in Anchorage.

She was predeceased by her husband; a daughter, Margaret, and a son, William.

Services were held at the Newton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Keyboard Memorial Fund at the First United Methodist Church, in honor of Esther Bosnik.