The Extraordinary Life of Maynard H. Dokken, Q.C.
Maynard H. Dokken married Aileen Connelly having a family of six children (oldest to youngest); Aurora Dawne; Maynard Lien (Maynard Jr.); Dennis Lien born of Aileen Connely; Allanna Jo; Aarrynne Denise; & Nammarra Neelia
From a farm boy to a Prosecutor, Queen Counsel, President of the Bar Association, and working with World Political and Business Leaders to resolve global challenges. He was always giving throughout his life.
Beginning - On The Farm
Raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, he enjoyed the simple life. A picture of himself and his father on the farm. His father worked himself to his passing trying to recover from his wealth he lost in the Great Depression. His son loved him completely and deeply. He kept his picture by his bed through his senior years and until his passing.
Beginning - On The Farm
Raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, he enjoyed the simple life. A picture of himself and his father on the farm. His father worked himself to his passing trying to recover from his wealth he lost in the Great Depression. His son loved him completely and deeply. He kept his picture by his bed through his senior years and until his passing.
Origins & Gettysburg
The origins of the Dokken family were in the US 1861. Helge Olesen Otterdokken migrated from Gol, Halingdal, Norway with his brother. They both joined the Union Army and fought in the Civil War.
Helge’s brother was killed in battle at Gettsburg. Helge was wounded and granted a veteran’s land grant in Freeborn County Minnesota. Maynard H. Dokken's Great Grandfather. Otterdokken and Dokken were used interchangeably.
Admission To The Bar
Maynard H. Dokken was admitted to the bar in 1957. It was a goal of his mother and her wish. He met and married the love of his life in 1955 prior to his admission and together they accomplished so much in law, business and family.
Admission To The Bar
Maynard H. Dokken was admitted to the bar in 1957. It was a goal of his mother and her wish. He met and married the love of his life in 1955 prior to his admission and together they accomplished to much in law, business and family.
Law Library
A voracious reader. Would read a novel in a day using his spare time. Preferred detective novels and history. A speed reader which served his intellectual appetite to gather massive amounts of knowledge quickly.
He would comment "ink on wood (books) part of being a lawyer."
First Computerized Law Firm
Maynard and Aileen Dokken created one of the first computerized law firms. They were at the beginning of the technology which changed the way offices operated. They accomplished a feat of almost 70% of all conveyancing in the North West of the Province.
First Computerized Law Firm
Maynard and Aileen Dokken created one of the first computerized law firms. They were at the beginning of the technology which changed the way offices operated. They accomplished a feat of almost 70% of all conveyancing in the North West of the Province.
Queen’s Counsel
Although it was a great accomplishment he used it for the benefit of others. He was always saying it was more an acknowledgment of his work than of status.
President of The Bar Association
He was appointed a Prosecutor for the Crown and then President of the Saskatchewan Bar Association. His clients and friends adored him and many send private thanks to family members for all he had done for them without remuneration.
President of The Bar Association
He was appointed a Prosecutor for the Crown and then President of the Saskatchewan Bar Association. His clients and friends adored him and many send private thanks to family members for all he had done for them without remuneration.
Family of Musicians
His wife and their mother along with the oldest daughter worked to have all the children learn piano and many other instruments. They all took lessons for the Conservatory of Music and several family members won provincial and national awards.
Family Group Performs for Prime Minister
The family group was an effort of all. All family members played an instrument including piano, drums, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and percussion. Dokken family group performed for Prime Minister Deifenbaker of Canada.
Family Group Performs for Prime Minister
The family group was an effort of all. All family members played an instrument including piano, drums, trumpet, saxophone, trombone and percussion. Dokken family group performed for Prime Minister Deifenbaker of Canada.
Gentiles Perform at Jewish Synagogue
One of his most cherished business and personal relationships was through a Jewish family, the Vickars. He was so proud of being able to work with them and honored when they asked the family to perform for the congregation at the local Synagogue.
Retirement & 305 Denison Rd
Eventually the couple retired with the family in Victoria, BC. They moved into a house on Denison Rd. in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC. which became a meeting place for all. It was previously the residence of acting French Consulate Count Jean de Suzannet.
Retirement & 305 Denison Rd
Eventually the couple retired with the family in Victoria, BC. They moved into a house on Denison Rd. in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC. which became a meeting place for all. It was previously the residence of acting French Consulate Count Jean de Suzannet.
Working With International Leaders & CEO’s
What was little known were the international clients that called upon his help for political as well as commercial reasons. He helped world and business leader including in the old USSR, Korea, America and many other countries. He did it for interest more than remuneration, passion.
James Bay - A Place of Refuge
In his Senior Years he decided to move to a simple and convenient location for walking and normal activities like going for coffee and groceries which he did until his final year. He was loved by all that met and had the opportunity to be in his presence.
Aileen Marie (Connelly) Dokken passed in 2002 and Dennis Lien in 2021
Aileen Marie (Connelly) was a formidable businesswoman with achievements beyond her gender in the years before females were allowed. She started and operated one of the first computerized law firms in North America. In 1975 using Olivetti Typewriter Computers with 8k memory and Tape Drives stored in a bank vault at night, the law firm designed and delivered cutting edge legal services. She created and administered workflows that dominated conveyancing in multiple areas of practice. Each of the four computer typewriters cost $50,000 in 1975 the equivalent of $1,200,000 in 2024.
Dennis Lien (Connelly) even though not a biological son of Maynard H. Dokken was beloved by his sisters and mom.
Aileen gave him the name of her favorite brother "Dennis Connelly".
Her ashes were spread into Gonzales Bay with her family in attendance. Her spirit was passed to her daughters.
Dennis passing and disease, the key to his fathers genetic lineage.
Maynard Sr.'s depth of good will towards others knew no bounds. Prior to the passing of his wife Aileen in 2002 and at her request he provided Dennis monthly funds for housing, transportation, living expenses, many investments, and later child support until his passing.
from Maynard L. Dokken (Maynard Jr.)
My Dearest Dad, you were the light in my world and the wisdom in my days. You were the greatest father in the world.
We will always have fond memories of our daily routine together, first to Starbucks to have coffee with the crew, then over to Thrifty’s to get your daily list of perishables, then some days to the drugstore, and finally rounding it all up with a social gathering in the lobby with all the tenants and you. The days at your building talking to the many people talking words of wisdom and life experiences were moments I treasured. You telling everyone how much you loved your children and grandchildren, and how you were proud of all of us.
You shared with me very important advice from including “never prejudge someone as you will never know what they are capable of being." That has guided my whole life including my passion to find solutions for all of us to make life better.
I will always remember those treasured moments together looking out at the ocean from 305 Denison Rd and our trips to the ocean when you lived in James Bay. The times we went out for lunch at the Oak Bay Beach Marina and Penny Farthing Pub (Monday special - two for one Fish n’ Chips). We knew you were doing it for us (Kim and I).
I remember your wish for your family “all I want is for my children to enjoy life and help each other, it will make their lives better."
You are warmth in the universe. You are kindness with no bounds. We will see you again, and the light from your soul will make us warm again.
Love Your Maynard Jr. Forever :)