Donald Gorman

Donald Gorman, 65, of Webster City died Thursday October 16, 2008 at Hamilton Hospital in Webster City.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Boman Funeral Home in Webster City Rev. Dr. Michael Kroona officiating. Bomanfh.com.

Don was born July 27, 1943 in Iowa City, IA to Merle & Mildred (Mulnix) Gorman. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1961. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Duncombe.

Don lived in Webster City & was employed at Frigidaire from 1979 to 1998 when he retired. Don was a member of Local 442 UAW. He served as a department steward 1980-83, chief steward 1983-87, chair person bargaining unit 1987-93 & liaison to woman’s committee retiree chapter. He could be seen tending bar at the C & C American Tap or volunteering bar duties at the Moose Lodge. He loved his cats & dog Duke. He enjoyed dancing & listening to old 50’s & 60’s rock and roll & country music.

Survivors include the highlight of his life (his better half) wife Jonette Gunderson for the last 29 years; mother (Mildred Elm); children Tim Gorman, Don Jr. Gorman, Danny Gorman, Jon Gorman, Scott (Heidi) Gorman, Tammy Gorman, Mike (Kyla) Gunderson & Michelle (Jim) Hines; brother Jerry Gorman; step-brother Jerry Elm; 27 grandchildren; & three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, step father John Elm, infant brother Jimmy, step-son Marty Amosson, & grandparents Ira & Neta Mulnix and Oscar & Mamie Elm