March 4, 1955 — September 8, 2021James "Jim" Edward Doherty Jr. of San Francisco passed away at his home on September 9, 2021, age 66.
Jim was born on March 4, 1955 to James Doherty and Dorothy (Schletzbaum) Doherty in Longview, Washington. Jim graduated from Robert Long High School and was the senior class valedictorian.
He also graduated from Lower Columbia College and the University of Washington with a major in political science and a minor in social work, with honors.
After college, Jim served his community as a social worker and then moved to San Francisco to pursue a lifelong career as a travel counselor.