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Patrick Doherty Obituary
West Des Moines - On Friday evening, November 22, 2019, after a long fought battle, Patrick died of complications of alcoholism. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at McLaren's Chapel. A Funeral service will begin at noon followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Patrick was a man of humor, fun, and volunteerism. His time spent in life was all about making people laugh. If he could put a smile on your face then his day was made. Along with his love of bartending, Patrick spent much of his time doing volunteer work, and often called himself a professional volunteer. A few of his favorite charities were: The MS Society, The Salvation Army, Children's Cancer Connection, The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall program, and his work for veterans at McLaren's Resthaven Chapel & Cemetery which included: Memorial & Veterans Day programs, and several local veterans and V.A. Medical Center programs.
Left behind to miss him are his mother, Kathy Doherty; sister, Sarah Doherty and his nieces Hannah and Megan Baysinger, and sister, Jennifer Kent and his niece and nephew, Holli and Austin Kent. Greeting him at the gates with a beer was his dad and best friend, Tom Doherty.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Patrick's family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery.
Shauna Jones
November 26, 2019
You will be so deeply missed my friend. I will see you some day again.
Nice picture on a sunny day.
Roger Elliott
November 25, 2019
Always there, most of the time behind the scenes.
Roger Elliott
November 25, 2019
Roger Elliott
November 24, 2019
Patrick was always there for us, any time, that we needed with Veterans events. Good man, we will miss you, Patrick.
VVA Chapter 490
November 24, 2019
To the man that gave the best hugs ever! You will be missed my friend.
David Nyberg
November 24, 2019
So very sorry. Patrick was one funny guy. Always enjoyed talking to him.May he Rest in Peace
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery801 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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30
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McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary & Resthaven Cemetery801 19th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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