DOUGHARITY ROE, Paula Jean

The Record-Courier 30 Nov 2012 Paula Jean Dougharity, 65, of Baker City died in Boise, Idaho on Nov. 18, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held for Paula at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel on Friday Nov. 23, at 12 p.m. Paula Dougharity was born on May 13, 1947 in La Grande, Ore., to Paul and Shirley (Doherty) Dougharity. Paula graduated from La Grande High in 1965 and attended Mt. Hood Community College. Paula was self-employed as a bookkeeper. In her free time Paula enjoyed gardening, knitting, visiting with loved ones and friends and keeping the IRS in check. Paula was very proud of being a double Dougharity/ Doherty, being a loving and devoted mom and grandmother and raising four children. She also felt blessed to have the time to spend with her grandson, Sean Dougharity, and helping care for her new granddaughter, Danica. She had a passion for helping others prepare their taxes and enjoyed bookkeeping. Paula also barrel raced her dapple grey gelding, Bob, in her teens. Paula is survived by her daughter, Jerre Jean Neeley of Pendleton, Ore.; her son, Paul Roe of Pilot Rock, Ore.; her son, Patrick Dougharity of Colo.; daughter Shawna Patton of Dundee, Ore.; brother Patrick Dougharity of Whitefish, Wash.; cousin Tim Doherty of Burley, Idaho; as well as 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and her beloved dog and best friend Max. Paula was preceded in death by both her parents, Paul and Shirley Dougharity. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Paula to Best Friends of Baker through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Avenue Baker City, OR 97814.