DODGE CITY – George "Butch" Edward Doan, 66 passed Sunday, March 10, 2024 from injuries sustained in a crash in Arnett, Oklahoma.

He was born on March 7, 1958 in St. Joseph, Missouri the son of George Edgar and Shirley Ann (Tinley) Doan. He moved to Dodge in 1967 from St. Joseph, Missouri. Butch worked as a Truck Driver for Kindsvater Trucking in Dodge City.

Bowling was a big passion for Butch, he was a pro bowler for 3 years and helped run the family business "Fun Center 24", (bowling center and skating rink) and Laser Shootout in Dodge City. He owned Cim-arc Lanes in Cimarron, Kansas and Butches Pro Shop and Wild Wilderness both in Dodge City. He was a family man and always liked to take family camping and fishing.

Survivors include: his daughter, Cheyenne Nichols and husband Chadwick, Dodge City; 4 sons, William Doan and wife Michelle, Hutchinson, Kansas, and George "Buddy" Edgar Doan II, Dodge City, David Wyman, Idaho Falls, Idaho and Matthew Doan and significant-other Jennifer Goodwin, Dodge City.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Dodge City YMCA (west entrance). There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials sent to Cheyenne Nichols (to be determined at a later date) in care of Cheyenne Nichols, 808 Central Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.