Doherty, Gwendolyn (Mrs.Daniel) 1933-2020

DOHERTY, BRUNSKILL

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:37

Sioux County Capital Democrat Feb 18, 1933 died Aug 29, 2020.

Gwendolyn Jean Doherty, of Bellievue, NE, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, Aug 29, at the age of 87, She passed due to complications of metastasized lung cancer, having courageously survived two previous rounds of breast cancer over the last 20 years.

She was born to Albert and Ruth Brunskill Wegner on February 18, 1933 on the family’s farm in Section 4, Eagle Township, Sioux County. She received her early education in the local country schools. Gwendolyn Jean Wegner received her college education at Wayne State earning a teaching degree in Wayne, NE and taught kindergarten in Hawarden, for two years.

She married Daniel Joseph Doherty on June 17, 1955 and was an Air Force wife for over 22 years while raising three children. Gwen worked for the Bellevue public school system for over 10 years at Mission Fr. High and children having potential special needs school. She also worked at Harris Technologies and Columbian Fathers in Bellevue. She dedicated her love, compassion and energy to nurturing her three children into leaders and teachers, serving as a military wife, and enjoying a life of balance between play and work.

Gwen enjoyed the friendships she accumulated while sitting on the bleachers at sporting events and at musicals, chorus concerts, and play. She especially loved her friends from book club and walking club in Fontenelle hills, and those volunteering with her as an usher at the Omaha Symphony.

Those who are left to honor her memory include her children Deanna Doherty of Oakland CA; Jena (Mitchel) Stutzman of Overland Park, Kan; Maj General Patrick (Diana) Doherty of New Braunfels, Texas; grandchildren Jessica (Kevin) Schatz and Alexandra (Kyle) Frahm, and Madelina, Brooke and Grace Doherty. Gwen is also survived by her older brother Creighton Wegner, and her younger sister Audrey (Ellwood) Youngkin.

The family is grateful to the teams of Papillion Manor and Endless Journey Hospice for their dedication to Gwen’s safety, care and comfort over the last several months.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and risks there will not be any services at this time. The family welcomes your prayers on Gwen’s behalf.