Daniel J. Gorman

Daniel J. “Dan” Gorman, 80, of Plano, Texas, died surrounded by his family at noon Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his residence following a long illness.

He was born December 11, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Frank and Thelma (Hurst) Gorman, who both preceded him in death. Dan was a Marsh Foundation resident for 11 years. Upon graduation from Van Wert High School in 1955, he went to work at Aeroquip Corporation plant in Van Wert. In a relatively short time he was promoted to sales and marketing and when he retired from Aeroquip after 38 years of service, he was director of North American sales.

On July 19, 1958, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Linda Bagley. They were blessed with six children. Through the many company moves back and forth across the country, wherever the eight of them were was home.

Dan’s faith and his family were the center of his life. He was known for his fun loving nature and warm heart. He loved dancing, music, hunting, fishing, golf, horses, and anything Western.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Plano; six children, Liz (Patrick) Malloy of Fort Worth, Texas, Mark (Nancy) Gorman of McKinney, Texas, Caroline Gorman of New Braunfels, Texas, John (Terri) Gorman of Plano, Texas, Nancy Gorman of Pilot Point, Texas, and Laura (John) Stout of Elizabeth, Colorado; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Lucie) Malloy of Forth Worth, Texas, Erin Malloy of Austin, Texas, Emma Gorman of Allen, Texas, Meghan (Taylor) Fuller of Prosper, Texas, Katherine Gorman of McKinney, Texas, Jessi Gorman of Plano, Texas, Caitlyn Tanner of Groom, Texas, and Hayden, Jacob, and Luke Stout of Elizabeth, Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Elise, Clara, Mary, and Nora Malloy of Fort Worth, Texas, and Logan Fuller of Prosper, Texas; a sister, Patricia Fellers of Van Wert, and one brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Gorman of Van Wert.

A Mass celebrating the Rite of Christian Burial will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at All Saints Catholic Community, 5231 Meadowcreek Drive, Dallas, Texas. A reception will immediately follow in Fellowship Hall.

Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, with a Rosary service at 7:15 that evening at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, 7990 George Bush Turnpike in Dallas.

Donations may be made in Dan’s name to Catholic Relief Services/Water for Life, or Catholic Charities.