James Joseph Doherty

Jim passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2015. Jim was born and raised in East Denver where he attended Annunciation Grade School and Regis High School. He graduated high school early to enlist in the US Army. He served in World War II in 1944 and 1945 and continued his service in the Army Reserves in the Judge Advocate General Unit until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1979. When he returned from active duty he attended Regis College and received a degree in Accounting. He then graduated from the University of Denver Law School. He is survived by his wife, Helen, his children Lynn (Mark) George, Diane (Rick) Pursell, Jim (Casi) Doherty, Debbie (Ray) Wachsmuth, Nancy (Bill) Clark, Kathe Doherty, and Sharon Doherty and grandchildren, Becky Manke, Brandy Carnahan, Mark, Mike, Steve, Tony, Molly and Dave George; Jimmy and Erin Doherty; Chris Maurais, Dustin, Cody and Lore´ Wachsmuth; Christy, Bobby, and Jessie Clark; Brooke Threlkeld, Natasha, Nick, Connor, and Carissa Reetz, and 9 great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Annunciation Catholic School. 3536 Lafayette St; Denver, Colorado 80205. Viewing, Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 5-6 pm with a Rosary to follow at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass, Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2pm, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 4900 Montview Blvd. Burial with full Military Honors, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 2:15 pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area ""C"".