Born April, 4th 1938
Died December, 16th 2014
Dick grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and was a talented athlete. He played tennis and basketball at Fremont High School and later attended the University of California at Berkeley where he was a member of the 1959 NCAA championship basketball team. Following the 1960 season, Dick was drafted by the New York Knicks, but decided to forgo a professional basketball career for one in social services.
Shortly after college, Dick traveled to Indonesia as a member of the initial group of Peace Corp volunteers. While in Indonesia he coached basketball and taught English. He also met his future wife, Nadrah, and they returned to the bay area in 1965.
Dick continued his work in the social services field beginning what would
become a 20 year tenure with the YMCA. His work as regional director took him to Boston and eventually the Pacific Northwest where he would live for the remainder of his life.
After his time with the YMCA, Dick worked with the Job Corp, College Bound Student Athletes, and the Driver Training Group Swerve. Teaching was a true passion for Dick. Throughout his professional career he was dedicated to working with and making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Dick Doughty was an extraordinary father and grandfather. He always said, “Time is our most precious commodity, be careful how you spend it.” He spent countless hours with his son and later his grandchildren playing games, reading stories, and nurturing a love of sports. It was evident by how he spent his time that he loved his family. His family loved him. He will be greatly missed.
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