Valorie Jean Domino, M.D. Obituary (1954 - 2018)

It is our deepest sadness to announce the passing of Valorie Jean Domino, M.D., on May 14, 2018. Valorie died from complications due to influenza at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing at the age of 64. Her loving and devoted family surrounded Valorie as she peacefully went to be with her Lord. Valorie was born to Ruth Sweeney in Hutchison, Minnesota on February 17, 1954. Valorie and her siblings, Michael, Sheila, and Lon, were raised in the small town of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, where she enjoyed reading, learning about new subjects, sewing with her grandmother, and roller skating with her sister in the town over. After graduating high school at the top of her class, Valorie attended the University of Minnesota - Duluth , where she studied biology. After attending medical school, she completed her medical residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she met her husband and lifelong partner, Laurence Domino. Valorie pursued a career in child psychiatry, where she improved the lives of countless families and children. Valorie worked with ceaseless dedication to her patients, and her affection toward others was obvious to all who knew her. In her practice, she is remembered for her peaceful demeanor, her patient nature, and her unending compassion. Valorie and her husband, Laurence, were blessed with three children, Deanna, Laurel, and Daniel, who they raised in Okemos, MI. Valorie was a devoted mother who homeschooled her children, participated heavily in all of their extracurricular activities, and invested all she could in the happiness and wellbeing of her children. The family was later joined by Laurel's wife, Lauren Manston, and Daniel's wife, Corrine Pratt. Valorie treated both as beloved daughters. After the passing of her husband in 2015, Valorie took comfort in the company of her children and her cat, Prada. Some of Valorie's most cherished times were the quiet moments with her family, whether it was playing with stuffed animals while the children were young, or watching Star Trek with them as adolescents, or getting her two daughter-in-laws just as enamored with Star Trek as the rest of the family. During her lifetime, Valorie was a source of joy to all who knew her. She is remembered as friendly, affable, funny, kind, and all that knew her adored her laugh. Valorie took joy in reading, learning world history, spending time with her children, spoiling her cat, as well as the "grandkitties", and taking moments in the summer to admire her peonies in the front of the house. She will be deeply missed by her children, family, friends, colleagues, and many in the community that were positively impacted by Valorie's kindness and dedication. Valorie is survived by her children, Deanna, Laurel (Lauren), Daniel (Corrine); her siblings, Michael (Sandra), Sheila (Michael), Lon (Cheryl), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Saturday, May 26th, at Edgewood United Church, in East Lansing. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name at the following organizations are welcome: Parent-Child Home Program 163B Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY 11501. The Firecracker Foundation 2450 Delhi Commerce Drive #9 Holt, MI 48842 Autism Alliance of Michigan 30100 Telegraph Rd, Bingham Farms, MI 48025