Dorian David Barlow of Lynnwood, Washington passed away on Monday August 8th, 2022 at the age of 47. Dorian died peacefully with his loving wife Caroline and son Drew by his side and holding his hand.
Dorian was born on February 16, 1975, in McMinnville, Oregon and was fondly embraced by his parents David and Diane Barlow of Phoenix, Oregon. Loved unconditionally by his family, Dorian grew extremely close to his grandparents Esther and Olen Barlow, Aunt Barbara, Uncle Billy and his many cousins. Dorian was soon a big brother to his sister Katarina (Katie) Barlow.
In his youth, Dorian became interested in baseball, cross country, basketball, collecting baseball cards, and playing the trombone for the Phoenix Pirates Marching Band. During high school, Dorian worked at the Pear Tree truck stop, where he fell in love with baking, cooking and the chaos of working in a professional kitchen.
After graduating from Phoenix High School in 1993, he went on to study at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon and earned his degree in Culinary Arts in 1995. One of his fondest memories was working as the kitchen manager at the Original Spaghetti Factory in Portland, Oregon. He always raved about their Mulligatawny Soup being the best.
In 1999, Dorian became a proud father to Drew Barlow to whom he passed on his love for baseball. In the years to follow, Dorian was Drew’s biggest fan and did his best not to miss a game. You could often hear him yelling “that a kid” from the bleachers. He would do anything for Drew, literally giving him his shirt off his back. Dorian was very proud of Drew and his accomplishments.
In 2005, Dorian met his wife Caroline in Portland. It was Dorian’s kindness, sense of humor and love for Drew that won Caroline over. They shared a passion for cooking, appreciation for country music, love of animals, and enjoyment in exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Dorian taught Caroline about baseball and thrift shops, and Caroline introduced Dorian to roulette and sought out new destinations and adventures to explore, often around Drew’s baseball tournaments. They married in 2009 and shortly afterwards, as Dorian would put it, rescued their loyal dog Hurley from “Goodwill”. Dorian loved Caroline greatly and would find small ways to share his affection.
Dorian was a great man who loved unconditionally and would help anyone in need. He was big-hearted and gave the best hugs. The best father and a big teddy bear. Proud dad and huge baseball fan. His humor was quirky and his laugh was infectious. He will truly be missed by his family and friends who knew him the best.
Dorian was preceded in death by his mother Diane Watkins Barlow. He is survived by his wife Caroline Barlow and son Drew Barlow, father David Barlow and sister Katarina Barlow.
A wake will be at the Barlow’s Lynnwood Home on Saturday September 24th, 2022 for friends and family of Dorian, Caroline, and Drew. Please reach out to the family for information and to RSVP.
A formal funeral service will be at Perl Funeral Home & Siskiyou Memorial Park in Medford, Oregon on Friday, September 30th, followed by a reception. Please contact the family for more details about venues and times.
The family appreciates the outpour of love, sentiments, and support during this difficult time. To honor Dorian and in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Puget Sound Kidney Centers in his name.
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