Dorothy Dunlap, ‘Dorri’, was born on December 19, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York and passed away on August 6, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Denon and grew up surrounded by family which she was close to throughout her life.
Dorri graduated from The College of William and Mary in Virginia, and married Stanton Dunlap shortly after he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1957. Being a Navy wife, Dorri lived in many places and raised her two sons, Stan Jr. and Chris, while her husband was deployed as a Naval Aviator. Dorri took immense pride in being a Navy wife and stepped up to those challenges, which were many.
The role of a wife and parent becomes particularly noteworthy when you see your children flourish, and you see your husband’s career advance. Her husband, Stan attained the rank of Captain before his retirement. Dorri took immense pride in her husband’s accomplishments. Afterwards they retired and lived in Fort Myers, Florida and when her husband, Stan passed away in 1996, Dorri returned to Virginia Beach where she would spend the rest of her life in the place she called home.
Throughout her life, Dorri was a teacher, a volunteer, an ardent genealogy hobbyist, and global traveler. She also cherished her three granddaughter’s Abby Parks, Mariah Catherine, and Alyssa Anne and played a very active part in their growing up. In the end, Dorri had a life well lived, had few regrets, and embraced the many big adventures that came her way.
The family would like to thank the many people at Westminster Canterbury in the Hoy Center, and the many family and friends who supported Dorri in her times of need.
Dorothy will be laid to rest alongside her devoted husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
