When I first stated working for Jerry, we were sitting in his office, and Randy, the lead fabricator came in and asked Jerry how he wanted to build a piece of equipment they were working on. Jerry pulled out a search pad and drew a square, with a couple of lines coming out of the square, added a couple of circles, and completed it with the a couple more line coming the off the circles, and then he said, like that. Randy looked at the drawing, said ok and turned around to go out to the shop to build what Jerry drew. No measurements, no further instructions, they both seemed to know exactly what was needed.  I thought I must of missed something,but I didn’t.  After working for Jerry for a while I learned that these guys that worked for Jerry could actually build anything. Their abilities were incredible, combining electronics, computer programming, load cells, conveyor systems, hydraulics and air systems into state of the art construction equipment that was incredible. 
One last note, I will always remember one day Jerry asked me to go out to the batch plant and work on some items needed for transportation. I was wining about it being to cold, and I didn’t want to go out and work on the plant because I was going to be cold. Jerry said put a coat on, and that was the end of it. Off I went. I never realized, life was that simple. That’s how Jerry lived, simple, strong and innovative before his time. It was a true pleasure working for Jerry and Neil, something I will never forget

Jerry's  family  were long time friends of our family in Albuquerque.  He was a classmate of my younger brother, Thomas.  Jerry and family settled in Leadville where he was heavily involved in the construction of buildings and the ski lift at Cooper.  We moved to Aspen in 1973 and connected with Jerry in the late 70s.  Our oldest son John had Muscular Dystrophy and was hospitalized  in Denver in January, 1980 at Denver West.  By that time Jerry and family had moved to Longmont.  Jerry stopped by on several occasions to visit John before he died on February 2nd.  I remember visiting him a few times in the next couple of years.  He showed me the concrete mixer trailer he had just shown in Las Vegas, let John's younger brothers drive a bulldozer in the quarry.  We have always been so appreciative of his visits to John and now they can renew their friendship.  Thanks for the wonderful memories.  May God rest his soul.  
Sincerely,
John Keleher
Aspen,

I met and befriended Jerry at Regis College as a classmate during our college career. It made me immensely proud that the class of 1963 sent 4 classmates into the U.S. Marine Corps to serve our country and Jerry was one of them!
Jerry's book " A Civilian in Green Clothes " tells his own story of life and dedication to the task of being a Marine!

Semper Fidelis - Jerry
Captain Lou Gallipeau, USMC

will always love JERRY!!
Jerry and I were together through Elementary, high school, roommates at Regis, and went into the Marine Corp together.
He is a Man of high ethical standards and very trustworthy
Over the years, we had wonderful times from skying at Winter park to exploring old mines.
I will always consider Jerry a brother. Love, Phil

Our Condolences to Rita Doherty and Family.

Jerry was my longtime employer and  friend since the early 1980's.
It all started when Jerry and his associate Leonard Overholt was in the early stages of designing a portable concrete batch plant. My involvement started out part time to design the power units and controls for this plant. It wasn't long and Jerry offered me a full time job.
We established the project as "Port-A-Pour" and become a  prototype plant because it was one of the kind.  Upon completion of the prototype, the plant was tested and went through a number of design changes.  Eventually the plant was used on a number of 
commercial projects. Several revisions to the plant was made and 
we began selling these plants here in the U.S. and Canada.
During the interim Jerry and I built additional equipment to compliment the Port-A-Pour.  Some of the equipment was designed and built to specific customer needs.
He and I enjoyed conversations over lunch regarding historical events, politics and general issues both domestic and abroad. His military experiences also became conversational and interesting to say the least.
Although it become a sad day to learn of his passing, It will be the 
memories that stay with us and makes life forever fulfilling.

Neil & Josephine Oberg
Milliken, Co. 80543

You cannot find a better man or a better friend than Jerry. I had 65 years of shared life with Jerry and I am very grateful for all of it: college, business, family, legal work, common friends and colleagues. Smart, brave, steady, strong and wise. He filled his life very well. We mourn and miss him.
Joseph Fanganello and family

OBITUARIO

Jerome "Jerry" John Doherty

28 septiembre, 1941 – 9 noviembre, 2024

Allnutt Funeral Service – Hunter Chapel

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