John Jack James Doherty

John James "Jack" Doherty was born on July 18, 1915 to Daniel Dennis Doherty and Ethel Coolin Doherty, the fourth of five children in Braintree, Massachusetts. John entered military service for the United States Navy in 1932. He rose through the ranks during his 23 year Naval career actively serving during World War II and in Pearl Harbor, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1955. John married his wife Desiree in 1937 and, after his retirement from the Navy in 1955, settled in Rosemead, California. The Doherty's had one daughter, Denise, and moved to Temple City, California in 1972. John and Desiree celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1987. Desiree preceding him in death in 1988. John married Mary Stevens in 1989. Mary preceded him in death in 2002. In 2003 John married Helen Durnie and remained married until his death.

John is survived by his daughter Denise (Doherty) Gerstenberg, son-in-law Richard Gerstenberg and grandsons Spencer, Collin and Tyler Gerstenberg. John is also survived by his wife Helen and her daughters Carol Durnie and Pam (Mark) Tseko, as well as his second wife's children Maureen Oster, Marianne Stevens and Jim Stevens.

In addition to his Naval career, John worked for Southern California Edison for 18 1/2 years and, after his retirement, worked at a variety of part-time jobs to stay busy. John enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, playing golf, reading, watching Angels baseball and playing poker with his friends.

John touched many lives and was very special to his family and friends, and will be missed by everyone and anyone who knew him.

Arrangements under the direction of Rose Hills Company, Whittier, CA.