Jeanie (Virgeane) Dougherty Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jeanie (Virgeane) Dougherty of Newport, Oregon, born in Salem, Oregon, who passed away on December 1, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jeanie (Virgeane) Dougherty to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Highberger and Mary Highberger; her husband Joseph W. Dougherty; her sons, John Dougherty (Barbara) and Jim Dougherty (Debbie); her brother Theodor Highberger; and her grandson Ryan Richardson.
She is survived by: her brothers, Monsignor Edward Highberger of Phoenix, AZ and Douglas Highberger (Karen) of Stayton, OR; her daughters, Joene Runkle (Monte) of Stayton, OR, Janis Becker (John) of Newport, OR, Julie Tickle (George) of Newport, OR and Jill Capri (David) of Newport, OR; and her grandchildren, Caralie Wright (Brian) of Hillsboro, OR, Jason Courtney (Becca) of Jefferson, OR, Kate Litten (Mike) of Eugene, OR, Erin Dougherty Lynch (Rob) of Ancherage, AK, Julie Dougherty (Eric), Shannon Wellsteed of Newport, OR, Jennifer Hurley (Monte) of Yamhill, OR, Janell Goplen (Hans) of Newport, OR, Jolee Bancroft (Ryan) of Newport, OR, Amber Dougherty of Vancover, WA, Mary Salee (Jason) of The Dalles, OR, Joe Dougherty (Kallie) of Beaverton, OR, Kelli Cotton (Miles) of Santa Monica, CA, Courtney Faryab (Joshua) of Tuscon, AZ, Dustin Capri (Amanda) of Newport, OR and Chelsea Johnson (Austin) of Dublin, CA. She is also survived by 26 great grandchildren.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 927 N. Coast Highway, Newport, OR 97365 or Samaritan Hospice 749 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365.
