- Date Of Birth: September 30, 1924
- Date Of Death: January 23, 2014
- State: Colorado
Bernice Alberta Dorman was born on September 30, 1924, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to her parents, William Henson and Ada Dawkins Henson. She was one of ten children born in the family. She was raised surrounded by her siblings Arlene, Ethel, Minnie, Willie Mae, Marie, Inez, William, Jr., Murley and Jernice. She received her early education by attending the public schools of Okmulgee. Her sister fondly reflects that “Bernice was just smart!” Throughout elementary and high school, she was always an honor student. She was a Drum Majorette in the school marching band while in high school. The family was raised on the family farm and this certainly made life a bit easier for them. On December 16, 1945, Bernice united in holy matrimony to Lincoln J. Dorman. They first met in Okmulgee. He was the love of her life. They exchanged vows in Los Angeles, California in the home of her sister, Ethel. To this union, Dwight, Lincoln, Jr., Michael, Deborah, and Reginald were born. The family moved to Kansas City, Kansas and in 1951, they relocated to Denver, Colorado. They shared many happy and precious moments together. Bernice and Lincoln were a very loving and social couple. They loved to entertain and attend many of the social events held in the community. She was a member of “The Club” where the group played card games and dominoes on a regular basis. Lincoln preceded her in death on their 48th wedding anniversary on December 16, 1993. By profession, Bernice was employed by The American Woodmen Insurance Company as a Clerk. She was hard working, dependable and performed her duties with a spirit of excellence. She worked for the company for over twenty years. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Bernice has been a member of St.
