John A. Doherty
1943 - 2010
John A. Doherty
1943 - 2010
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Jack married Suzanna Marie "Susie" (Nemick) Doherty in Pueblo, CO on November 19, 1978. He received his BA from the University of Colorado at Boulder and his MBA from the University of Denver and then became an inventor and salesman within the road industry. He also served in the Air National Guard and the reserve of the United States Air Force. Jack was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity and enjoyed skiing, traveling, running and listening to the Rolling Stones. He was a loving husband and father who will be missed more than he could ever imagine.
Jack is survived by his wife, Susie; children, Meghan Marie Doherty, Jill Suzanne (Adam) Wallenstein, Timothy Newman Doherty; and sister Peg (Larry) Neal; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, John; mother, Margaret; and brother, Bill "Duffy" Doherty.
A mass will be held in Jack's memory at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 925 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO 80027-1915. Reverend Timothy Gaines will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Broomfield, 555 Alter Street, Broomfield, CO 80020; and St. Louis Catholic Church Early Learning Center (address above).
Arrangements under the direction of Crist Mortuary, Boulder, CO.
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Jan Peles
August 23, 2010
Susie, Meghan, Jill and Tim,
Our family will miss Jack dearly. We have many wonderful memories and I can’t possibly write everything in this note. Our families became friends because Brooke was born with Down syndrome and Jack and Susie were there to pave the way and show us that life goes on. We celebrated our victories and supported each other through medical, school, and society issues. We formed a strong bond that has lasted 22 years and continues now and forever. I’ll never forget the fun our families have had together. Whether it was trekking through McLean Game Refuge or sipping Margaritas by the pool we always had a great time. One of my favorite memories is a barn dance and hay ride we attended and watching Jack and Susie waltz to “Could I have this Dance?” by Ann Murray. You could see their deep love and connection in their eyes as they gracefully danced through the saw dust. I saw the same love and devotion last year at Jill and Adam’s wedding. It made us smile when Jack called Susie his bride. We liked to tease Jack about taking Meghan to WWF events and he always had an interesting response. Jack was a unique person and we loved that about him.
We are sorry we cannot be there to attend the services. You (The Doherty’s) are in our hearts and prayers and we send our deepest sympathies. We are planning on going to a Pub to celebrate Jack’s life. We think he would like that. Jack definitely knew how to live life to the fullest. Jack, we will love and miss you always.
Love,
Steve, Jan, Ashley & Brooke Peles
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Steve Skolnick
August 22, 2010
Jack was a good friend and neighbor. It is time to celebrate Jack's life. I have so many fond memories of our times together, I couldn't possibly wite them all here. Jack, Susie, my wife Beth, our kids and I would get together most every weekend when we lived in Granby, Connecticut. These memories will last forever. I know where you are now, the Notre Dame Football team will loose every game it plays and that will make you very happy.
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