George William Van Doren, 74, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Sylvania, Ohio. George was born September 20, 1948 in Savanah, Georgia to William and Ruth (Morgan) Van Doren. In 1967, George graduated from Waite High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1971. September 16, 1967, he married the love of his life, Lynn Kovar. In the early 1970's George began work as an insurance adjuster and fire investigator. He later founded Van Doren Investigations, providing his services and expert testimony throughout Ohio, Michigan and Indiana for over 40 years. He was a longtime member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, usher, member of parish council & finance committee, and gave his time and talent to keep Holy Rosary Parish alive in east Toledo. He was proud of his southern heritage, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family.

George is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lynn; children Jason Van Doren and Jeremy (Jessica) Van Doren; grandchildren, Jeremy Jr. and Samantha; and sisters, Barbara, Mary Ruth, Sara, Mildred, Peggie, and Ann; sister-in-law, Debbie Kovar; along with many loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carolyn.

The family will receive friends at the Eggleston Meinert &Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a scripture service at 3:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church 719 Evesham Avenue, Toledo, where the family will greet friends at 9:30 am. Interment: North Oregon Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.