John "Jack" T. Doherty

John Thomas "Jack" Doherty, 91, passed away Nov. 4, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2010 with visitation to follow; concluding with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of the Holy Rosary, 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park, Kansas. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Wellington, Kansas.

Jack was born August 17, 1919, in New York, N.Y., to George and Marian Doherty. He served in the Army in World War II. On April 17, 1945, he married the love of his life, Betty Lou Mercer. They settled in Wichita, where they raised their eight children. Jack was a geological draftsman in the oil industry. He loved to draw and had many cartoons published in The New Yorker and other magazines.

Jack and Betty were longtime members of the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita, and joined the Queen of Holy Rosary parish when they moved to Overland Park in July 2006.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty; his sister, Veronica Adamkosky of Columbus, Ohio; eight children and their spouses, Marian and George Snider, Wichita, Kansas; John and Maria Jo Doherty, Marble Falls, Texas; Susan and R.G. Carver, Kingsland, Texas; Jim and Elaine Doherty, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Jeff and Joan Doherty, San Antonio, Texas; Kathy and Chick Howland, Fairway, Kansas; Joe and Kapryce Doherty, Round Rock, Texas; and Debbie and David Pennington, Fairway, Kansas; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Jack was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. "Bompa" was happiest when he was surrounded by his family. He was our "shaving cream giant" who taught us all how to make a "monkey face." We will miss him very much. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145. Please offer condolences at www.mcgilleyhogememorialchapel.com.