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Brigadier General James J. Young (Ret), Dean Emeritus U of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, born November 28, 1926 passed away on August 31, 2011 at age 84. Son of M/Sgt. John C. and Violet Ohl Young, he was born at Fort Ringgold, Texas in the lower Rio Grande Valley. He was a proud Texan who often fondly recalled growing up on a cavalry post. Throughout his career he maintained close ties to friends, family, military and civilian colleagues in Texas. As Dean of the Medical School he was especially proud of his role in the extension of UTMSSA facility, research and educational efforts in South Texas including the creation of The Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Academic Health Center (RHAC). He attended Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy in El Paso prior to entering the Army. Over the initial fifteen years of his Army career he earned his BA degree in 1960 from the U of Maryland by attending night and correspondence courses while on active duty. Subsequently he earned a Master's of Hospital Administration Degree from Baylor U (1962) and PhD. In Health Care and Hospital Administration U of Iowa (1969). During his nearly 36 year military career he advanced from Private to Brigadier General retiring as Chief of The Army Medical Service Corps. He had numerous US assignments as well as overseas service in Germany, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam. He served as an officer in the field medical units in the European Command. He served as the director of health care organization and management analysis at the Office of the Surgeon General from 1969-1971. He served in the Office of the Surgeon, Military Assistance Command Vietnam from 1971-1972. He served as Chief of the Army Medical Service Corps from 1978-1981. Following retirement from the Army he was Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, University West Virginia (1982-1987). He became Dean of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Allied Health Sciences (1987-1988). He then served as Dean of The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, (1988-2000). He was the recipient of The Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnamese Air Service Medal, and numerous other awards. He was proud to have authored the Allied Health Manpower Act signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1969. Following retirement as Dean he and wife June, traveled including many overseas trips with Dr. Brad Aust and wife Connie. He was also an avid hunter enjoying numerous trips with Brad and other faculty members. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years former army nurse lieutenant June A. Hillstead, whom he met at Brooke Army Hospital. Other survivors include brothers Thomas, John, and Richard; sons, Dr. Robert M. Young (Cathy), Steven A. Young (Barbara),and Patrick J. Young; daughter Dr. Mary F. Sippell (John); grandchildren, Dr. Rebecca Young, Kristen Bellows(Justin), Nicole Semore (Steve), Margeaux Sippell; great grandchildren, Ethan Evans and Kendra Semore. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 from 5:00-7:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, Tx 78218. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:30am and will take place at The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8134 Blanco Road. Interment will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to the James J. Young Phd. Endowed Chair for Excellence in Medical Education (phone contact 567-0242; or Cancer Therapy Research Center (phone contact 450-5552 or
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Richard & Janet Southby
September 14, 2011
Mrs Young: We've heard the sad news about BG Jim Young and would very much like to have attended his service. Unfortunately we could not make the trip. I am not sure if you knew the story, but when I applied to join the MSC, USAR in 1979 the recruiter would not accept my Australian doctorate. Janet won the 'Army Nurse of the Year Award' at AMSUS in 1979 and we met BG Young at a reception in San Diego. He was very pleasant and said that he would be willing to help with my application if necesry. After we returned to Washington the recruiter had sent a very negative letter, so I called BG Young and he asked me to meet him in his office the next morning. By the afternoon my application was approved, but the recruiter was not too happy! We maintained contact with BG Young over the years and I will always remember him with tremendous respect and gratitude.
Dr. Richard and Dr. Janet Southby.
Sheila Baxter
September 11, 2011
Dear June and Family, May God continue to comfort you and keep you through this difficult time. BG Young's legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those he touched throughout his great service to our Nation and the Army Medical Department. Our prayers are with your family always.
BG(Ret) Sheila Baxter
September 10, 2011
Dear June and Family:
We were out of country when Jim passed away; and even though we had talked to you recently, it is still a shock when we learned this sad news. Of course, we have many times expressed our feelings about his service to our country and the fact he touched so many of our lives. We also know all of the service to our community and UTHSC and we will always remember him for all that he did and the wonderful person we knew. If you need us for anything or just to talk, we would want you to let us know. Right now, we are sure you only feel the loss.
We hope time will ease the pain and you will be able have better days.
We wish for you and the family that memories of him will at some point help to sustain you.
Brenda and Johnny Conner
September 10, 2011
Mrs Young and Family: BG Young was one of the MSC Chiefs I knew early in my career. He was always encouraging young officers and inspiring and leading all MSCs with his vision and great intelligence. He was always glad to spend a moment with us in his retirement as we stopped to greet him at the PX or other places in San Antonio. We all remember him fondly. God Bless you at this time.
Mkie Hinton
COL, MS (USA Ret)
San Antonio
September 9, 2011
On behalf of the Medical Service Corps officers of the Alamo Chapter of the Silver Caduceus Society, I offer you our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. General Young was a favorite mentor of many of us and we will miss him dearly. We enjoyed the twinkle in his eye and the way that he never lost interest in the continued development of the Corps. He always had time to listen to a young officer and consistently provided the right amount of feedback. We will miss General Young, but we will not forget him. He was a great leader, officer and friend.
COL Randall Anderson
President, Alamo Chapter of the Silver Caduceus Society
Tracey Aust Norment
September 9, 2011
Dear June,
The friendship that you and Jim had with my parents was something quite special. I love hearing all the stories about you times and travels together. Jim and my dad were truly two of a kind and that is how I will always remember them. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Tracey Aust Norment
Ann Hix
September 9, 2011
Bless you all at this time - may you find peace knowing what a wonderful person your husband, father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather was. I only met him a couple of times, but enjoyed my interactions -
Ann Hix - UTHSCSA employee and patient of Robert Young -
September 9, 2011
Our sincerest sympathy and fond memories of this strong leader and true gentleman
COL (USA Retired) William and Sonja Vance
September 9, 2011
To the Young Family, you have my deepeset sympathy on the loss of BG Young. He was a gracious and dedicated leader who left a legacy of excellence. Although he was retired before I even came on active duty I still knew of him and his accomplishments. I was privileged to meet him at a number of MSC events and was impressed by his sharp mind and genuine interest in the Corps and its continued success. He will be missed.
COL Dawn M. Smith, MSC
Richard Ursone
September 8, 2011
Dear June and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. General Young was an inspiration to us all and meant so much to the development of our Corps and to those of us who knew him, he will be missed. Ranae and I will have him remembered at Mass on Sunday in our parish.
With our Condolences,
Rich and Ranae Ursone
Mary Anne Svetlik-Blieberger
September 8, 2011
Dear Mrs Young,
I am very sorry to hear of the death of your husband who was one of our very distinguished MSC Corps Chiefs.
BG Young was highly regarded by all who knew him!
During his tenure he oversaw the inclusion of Direct Commission and later ROTC female officers into "administrative" roles in the MSC, and he was always supportive of their professional goals and career development.
He was a brilliant man who greatly influenced the AMEDD during his active duty years and the decades since -- through the MSCs who emulated his impeccable ethics and sense of selfless service. We MSCs will miss him very much.
Mary Anne Svetlik-Blieberger, Ph.D., MHA
Colonel, MSC (retired)
September 8, 2011
Mrs. Young and family,
Barbara and I were saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Those of us who had the honor of knowing and serving with General Young will never forget him or the many ways he affected our lives. COL (Ret) Paul & Barbara Brooke, Lubbock, Texas
Carl Weinschenk
September 8, 2011
Jim Young was a competent, quiet and gentle man who will be greatly missed by all of his friends and MSC Officers current and past.
Carl J. Weinschenk, Jr. LTC, MSC (Ret)
Marilyn Alexander
September 8, 2011
Saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Young. He made many contributions to Health Care in his career. He will be missed.
Melinda Deffer, COL, MS (retired)
September 8, 2011
Mrs Young and family, Please accept our condolences for your loss. Dad would want me to extend the prayers and thoughts of the Deffer family. He always had great things to say about BG Young when he was at the medical school and thought very highly of him.
September 7, 2011
General Young will be greatly missed by all of us that had a chance to serve with him and to know him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Warm regards,
Col(Ret)Byron and Billie-Kite Howlett
Leesa Maldonado
September 7, 2011
I did not know Gen Young personally, but I have heard about some of his life and accomplishments from his granddaughter, Becky Young, DVM. I know he will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy for your loss
September 7, 2011
Dear June, please accept our most sincere sorrow and condolences over the loss of your dear husband and highly -respected leader of the Army Medical Department. His achievements were legendary, and he will remain strong in the memory of all who knew him. Gisela and I will always remember with great fondness our time together at Haus Flora. May God grant you peace and comfort at this trying time in your life.
COL (Ret) Bob and Gisela Fields, Medical Service Corps
Dick & Angelica Ginn
September 7, 2011
General Jim Young was a man of integrity and brilliance, a wonderful officer, leader and friend. As Chief of the Medical Service Corps he epitomized the MSC essence of selfless service. After he retired from the Army he remained faithful to his beloved Corps and was a regular presence at MSC events until he was no longer able to attend. His remarkable accomplishments continued in civilian life as he would become one of the few non-physician deans of a medical school in the United States. His legacy lives on in his family, the MSC, and the lives of those who he touched. He will be greatly missed.
September 7, 2011
General Young was Chief of the Corps when I transferred from AMSC to MSC. Without the encouragement of him and my commander at the time, I would probably have never attempted this move.
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
Gladys Haynes
MSC (Ret.)
Bernard Dunlevy,, COL, MSC (Ret)
September 7, 2011
June, Pat and I are sad to hear of your loss. Sincere condolences.
Jerome Foust
September 6, 2011
Jim Young was one of those outstanding MSC officers who I chose as a mentor. We will all miss him because of the loss to the officers he mentored and his wonderful wife and family. June, Roz and I wish the best of everything.
Earl Herndon
September 6, 2011
General Young was a true leader who laid the fountation for many future leaders in the Medical Service Corps. I thank and remember him for that leadership.
Earl Herndon
Col, Ret, MSC
Kenneth Butke
September 6, 2011
Ken & Diane Butke MSC & ANC (RET)
September 6, 2011
June and Family:
Bobbie and I send our condolences and prayers. Jim was very special officer to the Army, the Army Medical Department and the Army Medical Service Corps.
Jim has been called home, as we all will be, and knowing that he is there to ready the way for us is important. He served as a mentor and guidance counselor to many military colleagues while on active duty and in our retired
careers. His intensity as a gymnast in his youth was never lost in his zest to help all achive new heights.
Regards
Ray and Bobbie Leahey
September 6, 2011
Dear June and Family - Please accept Barbara and my condolences and prayers. I worked directly for BG Jim Young as his assistant during his first 6 months as Chief Medical Service Corps. Barbara and I remember how warmly you both welcomed us as dinner guests in your home.
He served our Corps with honor and integrity.
Phil Dorsey
COL(R) Medical Service Corps
New Braunfels, TX
September 6, 2011
Dear June,
Please accept Jenny and my condolences over the loss of BG Young. I really enjoyed and learned alot the three years I worked for him in Washington. I will always look upon him as my mentor and my friend. We all will miss him.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bud Ockert
Barbara Boyan
September 6, 2011
Dear Mrs. Young:
I had the honor of working with Dr. Young as the Director of UTHSCSA's Industry University Cooperative Research Center. He was quite simply the best boss I have had the privilege know. Every day I try to live up to the principles he taught me for working with people from all kinds of backgrounds. Dr. Young had the gift of helping us see how to achieve our goals as educators and researchers. I will miss him very much.
Sincerely,
Barbara Boyan
James Van Straten
September 6, 2011
Dear June,
Please know that Pat's and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of profound sadness.
As you know, Jim and I had a special relationship as a result of our years together, first in the Army Medical Service Corps and later at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Jim was my colleague, my mentor and my friend. I, along with his many friends and associates, will miss him greatly.
Sincere condolences over your great loss.
Jim Van Straten
COL Jim Truscott
September 6, 2011
All our best as we remember a fine Army officer.
Jerry & Cleo Allgood
September 5, 2011
Dear June,
We are so pleased that we had the opportunity to know you and Jim. I remember one evening we were invited to your home in the DC area. We had a terrible time finding the right streets. (We could have really used a cell phone then, but they didn't come out until much later!) We were quite late for dinner, but, as usual you were both very gracious, and we had a wonderful evening. I don't think we got lost on the way home, because by then I think we knew all the streets in that area!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edward Bland
September 5, 2011
A shining light has gone out. Mrs. Young our thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief.
Edward C Bland
LTC (Ret.), MSC
September 5, 2011
Mrs. Young,
Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many in the AMEDD community who both acknowledge and appreciate the dedicated service of your entire family during a long and distinguished career. Grace and Peace to you all......
James H. Mason
BG, MS, USAR
807th Medical Command
James R Young
September 5, 2011
June, Jim and I traded misdirected mail on more than one occasion. He was a great person and a fine Army Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 5, 2011
Mrs. Young and family, please accept my condolences for your loss. It was a great pleasure and honor to have known Gen Young. He provided guidance and inspiration to me even after he retired, guidance which was of a great help to me. May God be with you.
Jeff Grider
Colonel, MSC, Retired
September 5, 2011
Thank you for your long and faithful service, to the Corps and to the community. We pray that God will look over your family as you looked over ours.
Michael and Susan Loader
Jim Solomon
September 5, 2011
Mrs Young and family – please accept our detest sympathy for the passing of General Young. A true inspiration and extremely influential leader for me both on active duty and during his many active years of retirement. BG Young was the epitome of the officer and gentleman, a true professional respected by all who he had contact with. He mentored many officers creating a strong base of professionals who enabled the Army Medical Department to provide leading edge healthcare during critical periods of our nation’s history. BG Jim Young’s influence to the Army, the Army Medical Department, the Medical Service Corps, and for me will never be forgotten.
Respectfully,
COL (Ret) Jim & Debi Solomon
Medical Service Corps
September 5, 2011
Dear Mrs. Young,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bernie Chapman
COL, MSC, Retired
Columbia, SC
Estella & Michael Martinez
September 4, 2011
Mrs June and family, please accept our condolences for your loss. We will surely miss him. We were so honored to have the priviledge to know him. He was a great, wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time or sorrow. May God be with you all. ....Love Estella and Michael Martinez and kids.
September 4, 2011
June: Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. It was a pleasure and honor to work with Jim at the Pentagon and through friendships over the years.
Warren Benson
Colonel, MSC, Retired
South Carolina
September 4, 2011
Dear June and Family: Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy on Jim's passing. I worked under him both in the Army and the Medical School, and was proud to serve under him. He was a brilliant and caring man, who will be missed deeply.
Mike McGinley
Colonel, MSC, Retired
Pj Johnson
September 4, 2011
Mrs Young, I was sadden to hear of Gen Young's passing. He will be greatly missed at our Sunday morning brunch. I will especially miss his stories and the history he carried with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pj Johnson
MG David Rubenstein
September 2, 2011
Dear June: On behalf of today's Medical Service Corps please accept our most heartfelt condolences...and our deepest appreciation for BG Young's leadership of yesterday's Medical Service Corps.
David Rubenstein
Major General, US Army, MSC
Chief, Medical Service Corps
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