Evan Archer Doran

Evan Archer Doran, age 50, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home.

He was born on July 2, 1969, in Garnett, the son of Rick and Diane (Archer) Doran. Evan graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1988. Evan was a gifted athlete, playing three sports throughout his school years. He earned numerous awards and accolades, some of his honors include being awarded the Sportsmanship Award during the American Legion Baseball State Tournament. Evan was also named All League and All State in basketball and football, before being invited to play in the Kansas Shrine Bowl in 1988. He played basketball at Allen County Community College from 1988 to 1989. He then played football at Coffeyville Community College from 1989-1990. Evan finished up his basketball career playing basketball for Ottawa University from 1990-1992. He graduated from Ottawa University in 1992 with a Business Administration Degree. After graduating, his first job was with the State Insurance Department working for Ron Todd.

Evan married Lynn Rubick in 1994, and two sons were born to this union, Aaron Michael and Adam Carl. He and Lynn moved to Terre Haute, Indiana, where Evan worked for Golden Rule Insurance in Indianapolis. From there they moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he worked for Preferred Health System. After this, they moved to Ottawa and he worked for the Federal Government for 10 years. Following his divorce in 2006, Evan returned to Garnett and began working for Gates Rubber in Iola, Kansas. Evan enjoyed his work as a compliance officer for Children’s Mercy for the past 5 years.

His love in life was his two sons and watching them in sports. He loved the outdoors and he especially enjoyed his time on the farm where he was able to live for the last couple of years.

Evan leaves behind his sons, Aaron Doran and Adam Doran, of Ottawa; his parents, Rick and Diane Doran of Garnett, Kansas; his brother, Eric Doran of Lenexa, Kansas; two nieces, Cass and Jenna Doran; aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels Church or Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City and left in the care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .