Dorothy E. McLean
December 4, 1919 ~ November 25, 2007
McLean, Dorothy E., 87, homemaker, passed from this world Sunday, November 25, 2007. Dorothy will be in state in Wichita, at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 27 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. She will be in state in Lewis, KS 11:00 A.M, Wednesday, with service at 2:00 P.M., both at the First Christian Church. Dorothy was born to Edgar and Nellie Brumfield December 4, 1919. She made her home in Lewis, KS. After attending college, Dorothy taught school in the Offerle district until her marriage to Robert E. McLean, her childhood sweetheart. After WWII, Dorothy and Bob made their home on the family farm south of Lewis. She lived there until she moved to Wichita in 1999. Dorothy was active in the First Christian Church in Lewis. She taught Sunday school, played the organ and directed the choir. She and Bob would play for the church, Bob on the trombone and she at the piano. Music filled her home, and she passed that love on to her children. Dorothys great joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Robert McLean, her daughter, Robin and grandson, Steven McLean Dorssom. She is survived by her son, Dr. Jary L. McLean (Connie) of Wichita and daughter, Dyna Dorssom (David) of Warrensburg, MO; grandchildren, Bridget McLean, Amy McLean Sprole, MD, Allison McLean, Dylan McLean, Bryan Teichgraeber, Michael Dorssom, Jennifer Kingsley, Thomas Dorssom and Jill Poffenbeger; 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, c/o Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66502.
In state in Wichita,10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 27, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. In state in Lewis, KS 11:00 A.M, Wednesday,November 28, First Christian Church.
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We were so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by all.
Dyna, David, and family, We are sorry in the loss of your mother. We love you and are always with you in spirit.
Dorothy McLean was a grand lady. I just drove past Chaucer Estates two days before her death, and thought of her. She has a place in my heart
sorry to hear about Dorthy’s passing . i have knowen all you folks for many years. i hauled all you kids on the school bus to lewis years ago .i hope you remember me . warren mckinney
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady and such of good friend of my mother. I heard many stories of the two of them in high school and have the picture of your mother as maid of honor at the folk’s wedding. Your mother sent me a wonderful note and booklet when mother died and I was extremely grateful. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time. This is not an easy passage. Take care of yourselves.
I want to say how sorry i am to hear of your mothers passing. My grandmother Marie Bradford of Kinsley, may have taught some of you in school. My dad Bob , and i now live in Missouri. Again, i want to say how sorry i am about your loss. Bryan P. Bradford Columbia, Mo.
Dear Dyna, Dave, and family, Dyna, I remember your mother as being so much more open and outgoing than my own mother; Dorothy was vivacious! I still remember going to lunch with the two of you in Wichita several years ago. She was such a gracious lady. It’s never easy to lose a parent, particularly during the holidays. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda and Ron Ary
Dear Dyna,Dave and family, We were so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and if there is anything at all we can do, please let us know. We love you so,
Dear Jerry and Dina – families, I remember your mom and dad fondly and want you to know that you are in my prayers at this time. Your mom was a sweet lady and I know that she will leave a void in your hearts. May God guide you through your time of sadness.
Dyna, Dave and the other family members. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,also during this holiday season. May the memories of your mother/grandmother bring you comfort during this sad time. Hugs to all of you. Marjorie Hagan