John Herbert (Jack) Doughty-Davies

Doughty-Davies, John Herbert (Jack)
Jack was born in Victoria, BC on February 2, 1925 and died April 3, 2011. Jack grew up in Victoria, Calgary and Banff where he and friends enjoyed various outdoor activities. Moving back to Victoria, he completed his senior matric at Victoria College (Craigdarroch) in 1943. The next three years was spent in the army, where after training, he served with the 2nd Division, 4th Field Artillery in Holland and Germany. After the war, he continued his education at UBC graduating in Civil Engineering in 1950. He then worked for the Provincial Government, first with the Public Health Engineer, then with the Water Rights Branch, Hydraulic Investigation Division, retiring in 1983 as Head, Planning Section, Planning and Surveys Division, Ministry of the Environment. While working, Jack travelled throughout the Province on various projects. He enjoyed nature and was a keen observer of wildlife and was able to indulge in his hobbies of nature photography, painting and model railroading. He also enjoyed classical music and had an extensive record and tape collection. He married his beloved wife, Betty in June 1961 and enjoyed 43 years of happy marriage. They enjoyed the company of their two terriers and travelled in Canada and took several trips to UK, USA, Europe and Hawaii. They were also charter members of the “Happy Wanderers”, a couples hiking and walking group. Jack was predeceased by his wife and is survived by his sister, brother-in-law, several nieces and nephews and many very good friends.

Private cremation. No flowers please, tributes may be made to any charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com