Michael Vincent Doran

Michael Vincent Doran of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on September 12, 2017 at Infinity Hospice after a long battle but quick ending with early on-set Alzheimer's. Mike was born on January 30, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY and was super proud of his birthplace. Even though he was drafted into the Vietnam War at the age of 17 and lived all over the world, including Thailand, Japan, Philippines, North Carolina, California (twice) and Vermont – he always considered Brooklyn his home. Mike met and married his love, Pranom Pongtaisong while in Thailand and they went on to have two children, Michael Thomas and Jennifer Eileen while stationed in Japan. Mike worked hard to not only serve in the military but to also finish his degree at Golden Gate University while working full time and having small children. Mike and his family lived in many countries during his time with the military, finally settling into Shelburne, Vermont after Mike retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. He went on to have a long career in education working for the Shelburne, Hinesburg, Vergennes and Colchester school districts in Vermont. In 1997 they decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada where Mike started working for the Clark County School District and then lastly, he served as Director of Operations for the March of Dimes until he had to retire early due to the onset of Alzheimer's. He enjoyed nothing more than hanging with his kids and grandkids. Mike is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Pranom Doran, his son, Michael Doran, his wife Michelle (Dampier) and their two children Paige and Zane, his daughter Jennifer (Doran) Hartwick and her husband Tim Hartwick Jr. and their two young sons, Cameron and Sebastian. He is also survived by his four siblings, Jack Doran (NY), Patricia Morris (WY), Mary Doran-Jacobi (NY), Kathie Sicile (PA) and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ila (Taylor) Doran of Richford, Vermont. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:30am at Palm Mortuary at 7600 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89123 with a burial following at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Flowers may be sent to Palm Mortuary or donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Nevada.