Charles Dorman
David- October 27, 1937- September 30 2013
Dorman was a
brilliant and talented self taught artist and collector who attracted, acquired
and expected beautiful things; objects, friendships, food, and of course women.
He was my friend for the past ten years but I was a new friend because held on
to friendships for decades. His oldest friend goes back to kindergarten at Poe
Elementary.
Dorman was a
collector who was ahead of his time with great vision and aesthetic. He loved to buy/
trade and make deals- big deals with the big boys. He loved to make the news
too and he did it well.
My favorite thing about Dorman was his humor; I
think this was his best attribute. Once, Dorman literally made me laugh so hard
I cried. I am happy to say I could make him laugh too, even in the end. When
those handsome firemen were doting on him on our way to the hospital I said “Dorman
look at all this male attention you are getting- I’m jealous!” He smiled and
chuckled pretty well for us that that day.
As Dorman approached the end of his life, he liked
to share lots of stories about his past. He constantly reminded me how much
good he did- all good things and nothing bad. Dorman wasn't much of a religious
man but I think this was his way of buying his ticket to heaven and by far his
biggest deal ever. Rest in Peace Dorman, You will be missed.
