On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Byron Thady Dormire passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Windsor, CO. Byron was born on June 19, 1955 to David Henry Dormire and Patricia Jean (Thady) Dormire in Pueblo, CO. He is survived by his daughter, Eleanor Jinju Brown-Dymkoski (Brian); his former spouse of 33 years and good friend, Yong-Ae Dormire; his siblings Dave Dormire and Markay Dormire; one granddaughter, Amelia Grace Brown-Dymkoski; and one grandson Ethan Howard Brown-Dymkoski
After graduating from California’s Chatsworth High School in 1973 and traveling the U.S. on his motorcycle, Byron enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in October of 1979. Trained as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Byron’s 24 years of service took him all over the world to include East Asia, Europe, and Antarctica. His last assignment brought him home to Colorado Springs as a U.S. Air Force Academy Parachute Instructor where he got paid to do something he loved…jump from a perfectly good airplane! Assigned to the 98th Flying Training Squadron, Byron trained hundreds of cadets in basic freefall techniques, participated in several demonstration jumps, and competed at the U.S. Parachute Association’s National Championships. Byron was an expert parachutist, logging over 6,000 jumps throughout his lifetime and authored his first book, “Demo Details,” on the sport he loved so much.
Byron retired on November 1, 2003 and spent his “retirement” living life to the fullest. He earned his Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from Regis University in 2013, continued to travel the world authoring his second book “Dallying in Nepal” and learned to drive everything from a train to a semi-truck. He was an avid motorcyclist who enjoyed cross country rides on his Harley or zipping though mountain passes on his Kawasaki and even recently tried his hand at kiteboarding. In addition to being a bit of an adrenaline junkie, he loved the simple things in life like a good book and a stack of Oreo cookies. Byron had the biggest heart and was always there to brighten the lives of others around him. We will forever remember him for his infectious smile, goofy jokes, and for his kind and compassionate spirit.
Benjamin Franklin once said “If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Always going above and beyond, Byron did both of these things. His legacy is to live everyday to the fullest, cherish every moment we are given, and never put off to tomorrow what we can do today.
Blue Skies Daddy!
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In loving memory of Byron Thady Dormire (19 June 1955-31 January 2020) please join us for a memorial service on 14 Feb 2020 at 1100 in the morning. Byron's burial will follow at 1300 at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery.
Shrine of Remembrance America the Beautiful Chapel
1730 E. Fountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Pikes Peak National Cemetery
10545 Drennan Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80925
Reception immediately to follow at the Airplane Restaurant
1665 Newport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80916.
Thank you all for all of your contributions to Dad's memorial page, they have been so comforting in the past week. Please stop by the reception afterwards so we can thank you for coming, swap stories, and toast Dad!--Ellie (JJ)