In loving memory of

Dr. Dorsey
April 16, 1952 - April 16, 2015

Dr. Timothy Michael Dorsey, 63, of Indianapolis, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 16, 2015, his 63rd birthday. Tim was born on April 16, 1952, to the late Alfred G. and Elizabeth A. (Wheeler) Dorsey.
Tim attended grade school at St. Joan of Arc and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Schools. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1970. He continued his education at Indiana University where he was a proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Tim graduated from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1978, and began his dental practice in Thorntown, Indiana. He cared for his patients and staff with gentleness and compassion, practicing there for 34 years before retiring in 2012. In 2011 he was nominated by his peers as one of Indianapolis' Top Dentists.
Tim met the love of his life, Marilyn (Fuller) Dorsey, at Indiana University, and they married in June 1978. They were a perfect match and provided their children with a wonderful example of love and happiness. They were married for 36 years.
He is survived by Marilyn, his three children Erin Thompson (Joe), Meghan Isles (Brandon), and Ryan Dorsey; three granddaughters Allison and Anna Thompson, Lucy Isles, and one expected grandchild in June 2015. He is also survived by his siblings, Daniel Dorsey and Michael Dorsey (Yasmin). He also leaves behind many great friends.
He enjoyed playing tennis, taking walks, and working in his garden. Tim's enthusiasm for life was unmatched. He loved his family, friends, IU, and all things Irish. He treasured spending time with his granddaughters and sharing moments with those he loved at the lake.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate Tim's life Sunday April 19th, 2015 from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20th at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace. You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com where you may share a personal memory of Tim, sign the guest book, or make a contribution in his memory to Little Sisters of the Poor or Stand up 2 Cancer (standup2cancer.org) to support cancer research.

Tributes

Pat Kenny wrote on Oct 7, 2015:

"As kids, my brother and I lived right down the street from the Dorsey family. We were fast friends up to the time the family moved to a different neighborhood, when we just lost touch. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. May God grant Timmy's family and friends peace. "

Barbara Adams (Woods) wrote on Apr 22, 2015:

"I met the Dorsey family in Florida when we were all kids. I then saw Tim when we were both at IU. I'm so sorry to learn of his passing. My sympathy goes out to the entire family. Tim was such a great guy."

Ruth Roell wrote on Apr 20, 2015:

"To the Dorsey children, So sorry for your loss! My daughter and her husband went to Dr. Dorsey for their dental work and said he was the best ever. Don't know if I ever met him at BCHS but you guys are great so he must have made a positive impact on your lives. May God bless you all at this difficult time. Take care of your mom and each other. Love, Mrs. Roell"

Randy Ware wrote on Apr 20, 2015:

"Marilyn, Ann and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. So sorry to hear about Tim. Love you. "

Betsy Babcock Jackson wrote on Apr 19, 2015:

"Sorry to hear that Timmy as I remember him as, passed away on his birthday. I met Tim when he used to visit his cousin John Hayden, who lived next to my family on Fairfield Ave. I always thought he was so cute, we were five yrs old or so when he gave me my first kiss. Luckily he found the true love of his life, his wife Marilyn. I'm glad to hear that he had been so successful in his work and his family. With sympathy, Betsy Jackson"

The Blubaugh Family wrote on Apr 19, 2015:

"Dr. Dorsey was our family dentist since he first came to Thorntown. Our condolence to the family, God's blessing to you."

Dave and Becky Keen wrote on Apr 19, 2015:

"Having first met Tim at IU during a Pi Kappa Alpha rush function you always knew he was special. Not only was he a great person but a very caring and compassionate one as well. The relationship was maintained through the years by him being not only my dentist, but also the dentist for our entire family. My last conversation with Tim was at his office the day he was leaving the practice. We talked and in the end gave each other a huge hug. We feel very sorry for the family as you have lost a great husband and a tremendous dad. May God strengthen all of you and Tim may you be blessed as your suffering has come to an end. God bless and may you rest in peace."

Mike and Cindy Ware wrote on Apr 18, 2015:

"Marilyn and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Linda Payne wrote on Apr 18, 2015:

"Dr Tim you will be remembered with GREAT love. You were one in a million. Prayers of comfort will be prayed in the days to come for all whose lives you touched. Rest in Peace Dr Tim "

Max & Kim Moody wrote on Apr 18, 2015:

"We are sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."

Marianne Walter wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Marilyn and Family, I will keep each of you in my prayers. God is watching over and will give each of you the strength you need at this time!"

Peggy (Lettelleir) Horstmann wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Remembering you and Tim in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Tim was truely a wonderful person. I have many fond memories from high school and IU."

Dave McConnell wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"I pass along my heartfelt condolences to the Dorsey family with Tim's passing, and join in celebrating his life. I consider myself very fortunate to be one of many who knew him as such a kind man, and the father of a wonderful family. He will be missed. "

MARY HARVE (Guinn) wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Dr.Dorsey was a wonderful,caring man that never made me uncomfortable to go to the dentist but more than that he made my family his family... Thanks for being the man you were... Mary Lou Harvey"

Lisa Taylor Rhine wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Dr Dorsey was my dentist as a teenager. I remember him to always be so kind. He was encouraging when I decided to be a dental assistant 27 yrs ago. He offered me an internship even though his office was packed but I got a job before my internship. He oftened ask my folks how I was doing too. What a great man. Sorry for your loss. "

Mandy and Jesse Boggs wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"He was a wonderful and caring man as well as an amazing dentist. Thorntown was blessed to have known him for so long. Prayers for his family. "

Wanda Mullens wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"so sorry for your loss , he was an amazing person , dentist to our family for years and friend , prayers are with his family may he RIP "

Jack, Lori, Lauren and Evan Hutchens wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Dr. Dorsey was the greatest! He was our family dentist for many, many years. We often chatted about family and he spoke so proudly of his. You are in our prayers. God Bless."

sandra goodall-sillery wrote on Apr 17, 2015:

"Dr. Tim was a wonderful part of my life in his care of my teeth and mouth. He will be remembered as a quiet pleasant friend."

Danny wrote on Apr 16, 2015:

"To the best brother two guys could ever ask for. We love you!"

MIchael Dorsey wrote on Apr 16, 2015:

"Not only was Tim Dorsey the best brother anyone could ever wish for...he was also my best friend. Timmy, you will be missed greatly!"