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Sima Faris Young, M.D. Born June 1, 1965 in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, lost her courageous battle with cancer on November 4, 2006. Sima was a practicing physician at SUNY Buffalo and the University of Maryland Medical Center where she co-founded the Institute of Human Virology and treated HIV+, cancer and transplant patients. Sima met her beloved husband, Dr. Bradford Young, at the Univ. of Maryland Medical School. They moved to San Francisco, CA, in 1999 where Sima practiced as a physician and later ran and developed clinical programs to identify therapeutic treatments for cardiovascular and infectious diseases. Sima is survived by her adoring husband and loving family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10th, 10a.m., at Crosby N. Gray Funeral Home in Burlingame, CA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Sima Young

22 Entries

Linette Hoven

December 7, 2006

I am so sadden by the loss of such a beautiful person. She will always be on my mind. As a matter of fact, she gave me a special holiday ornament that I still have and put on my tree every yr. I have told my children about her and they know how special this ornament is to me. My prayers are with you and her family. -I worked as Sima's admin asst. at InterMune. -Linette

Michael Fitzpatrick

November 21, 2006

Brad:

I am so sorry for your loss. Even now, I feel a tremendous sense of shock and bewilderment that this happended. It is evident from the words of everyone on this page that Sima impacted people's lives and I believe the world is diminished with her passing.

Rafael Escandon

November 17, 2006

Brad:

We spent the July 4th together this year and i'm truly astonished and so deeply saddened by this news. The planet is richer for having had Sima walk upon it, and so, so much poorer now. My most deeply sympathetic thoughts are with you.

Shailender Singh

November 14, 2006

Dear Brad,

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I offer my sincere prayers and heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family.

Regards,
Shailender Singh

Tilly Blofeld Warren

November 12, 2006

No words can express or convey our heartfelt feelings to you Brad in particular, and all the rest of the family. I feel silence and prayers are all that we can offer now. Both David and I are striving to putting our lives together again after the death of our eldest on "David" on September 25th, another cancer victim. Our deepest, heart felt sympathies and condolences.
Tilly & David (Warren)

Jennifer Kano

November 12, 2006

Dear Brad,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Sima for a short time this year and had no idea that she was ill, which explains my disbelief in her unfortunate and premature passing. I admired her greatly for her intelligence, elegance and beauty. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to meet and work with her. I hope that you will find comfort in your memories together, and from knowing that everyone who knew her will miss her.

Most sincerely, Jennifer Kano

Shafie

November 10, 2006

Our sympothy goes to you we are very sorry to her you loss and was really surprised to hear it. Please if you need any thing please just call and ask and we will be there.

Love,
The Shafie Family

amal basat

November 9, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Amal Basat

November 9, 2006

Dear Ms. Faris,

Our Sympathy goes to you and your family and to Brad for your loss of your loved daughter. I am so sorry and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I was so surprised and depressed when I heard the news. If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask me.

Love,
Amal and Family

mary musleh

November 9, 2006

dear aida

i am so sorry for your loss

Brigitte Conroy

November 9, 2006

Dear Brad,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only worked with Sima for a short time, but loved seeing her do her Doctor magic. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Susan Nie

November 8, 2006

Brad - Again, I am so sorry. I still cannot believe this has happened. She was a beautiful woman, strong and courageous. Brilliant on so many levels. You are very fortunate to have had her by your side all these years. It is tragic that her life was cut far too short. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace now, and her love will always be with you.

Eunice Katz

November 8, 2006

Dear Brad, When I saw Sima's picture in the paper yesterday, I immediately thought "what has that brilliant woman done now?". I was completely shocked to learn that I was actually reading the notice of her most untimely departure from everyone who came to know and love her, and to learn that she (and you) had been battling this disease made it all the more unfair. I wish you eventual peace along with your undying memories of the wonderful years you and Sima had together. I admired you both while you were at Maryland and will continue to do so until the day I see Sima again.

Melanie Ghiozzi

November 7, 2006

Dear Brad, We are so sad about Sima. Sima was lovely like flowers and sunshine. We have special memories of her. Your garden will bloom like she loved it. We will miss seeing her outside with her boots on gardening on weekends and enjoying her flowers. God bless to you and your family.

Love always, Mike and Melanie

kathleen jordan

November 7, 2006

We have lost a graceful and lovely woman. I am so sorry.

Denise Busbee

November 7, 2006

Brad - it is with my deepest sympathy that I learn of Sima's death.. I don't even know what to say - I briefly met you - when Sima was a fellow in ID at Maryland / I work w/ Drs. Caplan, Joshi and Rabinowitz.. I remember her talking about you, how much she was in love and wedding plans, etc.
My prayers go out to you and your family... There are no words / I remember how beautiful she was and always will be...
Denise Busbee Rudell

Jane Exner

November 7, 2006

Dear Brad and Faris and Young Family Members:
We at the University Clinic, the Evevlyn Jordan Center, echo the deepest sentiments of David Oldach. We enjoyed working with Sima and often joked about her being our favorite Phoenician. It is with sorrow we hear of her passing. Our prayers are with you families.

Dianne Brinson

November 7, 2006

Dear Brad, Emmie, Barry, and Allison,

Mark and I were so sorry to learn of Sima's death. How very sad.

Allison Young

November 7, 2006

Thank you all for your kind words and sentiments. I am Sima's sister-in-law, and should you need any information, please feel free to contact me. Allison [email protected]

Sharyn B. Solish, MD

November 7, 2006

Dear Brad and family:

It was an amazing priviledge to have met Sima, to work with her, to spend time with her, to know her. She brought elegance and quiet commitment to the drug development projects we worked on together, pushing team members one step beyond...fostering success for the team and for the individual. Her broad knowledge, attention to detail, and ethical approach to all issues made her a valued colleague. I miss her.

Allison Young

November 7, 2006

Allison Young (Sima's sister-in-law)

David Oldach

November 7, 2006

Dear Brad and members of Sima's family;
Our hearts reach out to you. Here at the U of Maryland, for most of us who were unaware of Sima's diagnosis, today's news is a wrenching shock. Sima was such a lovely, friendly and compassionate colleague and doctor. We were blessed to have her with us here in Baltimore, and applauded her move to California as the next step in a wonderful career path. Her death at such a young age is a profound loss to all of us. Please know that our prayers are with you.

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