Patrick Charles Dooling

DOOLING, PATRICK CHARLES Patrick Charles Dooling, born July 21, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home after a short illness, surrounded by family, on May 17, 2008. Patrick (Pat) was a devoted father to Kathleen McPherson (Lowell) of Sacramento, John Dooling (Jenny) of Honolulu, Hawaii, Diane Wagener (Kenny) of Fort Collins, Colorado and Michael Dooling of San Diego. He was a cherished grandfather to Kevin and Michelle McPherson and Charles Wagener. Pat was preceded in death by his brother Edward (Ted), sister-in-law Shirley and his parents Charles and Eileen Dooling. He is survived by his beloved sisters Lynne Dobar and Charlene Johanson. Pat was a 32 year resident of La Jolla. He graduated from Glendale High in Los Angeles in 1950 where he was a member of the infamous Los Gatos club. After high school he and several classmates, with whom Pat has remained close, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Using the GI bill and an athletic scholarship, Pat played basketball for the University of San Francisco eventually graduating from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 1957. Pat enjoyed a long and successful career with Xerox Corporation in marketing and management positions which included assignments in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Alexandria, Virginia, and Tustin, California, before managing the office in San Diego where he retired. Pat focused his athletic pursuits on golf in recent years and played many courses throughout the world. But his favorite golf course was right in his backyard. He was an active member of the Torrey Pines Men's Club and his love of the sport will be felt by many who will miss him when Torrey hosts this year's US Open. Pat also belonged to the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club where his family celebrated many happy times together, including his 75th birthday last July. He was a lover of life and the patriarch of a large extended family who thought the world of him and will miss him deeply. A Celebration of Pat's life will be held at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club on June 28, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association.