Leonard H. Doorn, age 74, of Curtis, MI, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on September 2, 1946, the son of Sam and Martha (Krommenhoek) Doorn.
Following graduation from Creston High School in 1965, Len entered and completed an apprenticeship program at the GM Fisher Body Plant in Grand Rapids, where he then worked as a Journeyman Patternmaker for 32 years. After retirement, he spent four years consulting with GM, Ford, and Chrysler stamping plants working to improve metal formability processes. Outside of work, he was a talented builder, fabricator, craftsman, and welder. His Upper Peninsula home, where he and Tina retired, reflected all of his many talents. He was also the neighborhood “go to” guy for anyone who needed help with a project. He enjoyed fishing, water sports, downhill skiing, golfing, building construction, and reading.
On June 22, 1974, he married Christina M. (Nelson), and she survives. Also surviving are one sister, Ann Dykema of Grand Rapids, brother-in-law, David (Dianne) Nelson of Big Rapids, and three nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, David Dykema.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will take place at a future date. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Leonard Doorn can be made to Mayo Clinic for ILD Research. Send to: Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
