William F. Maloney

1919 - 2013

William F. Maloney obituary, 1919-2013, Portland, OR

William Maloney Obituary

William F. "Bill" Maloney, former Professor at UCSD and loving husband and friend to many, died on October 10, 2013, in Lake Oswego, OR. He was born on June 20, 1919, in Minneapolis, the son of William D. Maloney and Mildred A. Taylor. After graduating from West High School, he began his long association with the University of Minnesota, doing his undergraduate work in Science and Business Administration and graduate work in Medicine. His doctorate in Medicine was completed while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Bill's long and full career was interrupted during his medical internship in Oakland, California, when he contracted tuberculosis from a patient newly returned from the Pacific front. He came back to his home state and spent the next four years at the Glen Lake Sanatorium in Glen Lake. Upon recovery, he returned to the University of Minnesota, where he became a professor and, subsequently, the youngest Assistant Dean in the School of Medicine in 1953.
During this time, he spent six months as a consultant to the Seoul National University Medical School, helping to rebuild the training programs after the Korean conflict. His interest in medical education and his commitment to inclusive health care continued to guide his career. He held positions as Professor and Dean at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond as well as at Tufts Medical School in Boston. While acting as Associate Executive Director of the Association of American Medical Colleges in Evanston, Illinois, he also lectured at Northwestern University School of Medicine. He directed continuing medical education programs for the Veterans Administration in both Washington, DC, and Long Beach, California, and also taught at the University of California in Irvine and San Diego. He ultimately served alongside his wife, Orienne, as Medical Director for her project Human Dimensions in Medical Education in La Jolla, where he was able to more fully explore the human aspects of medical education and holistic health care.
As a teacher, administrator, advisor, board member, mentor, author, and national speaker, Bill earned numerous awards and honors. He was professionally active well into his nineties, a testament to his intellect, strong work ethic, and passionate commitment to his life's work.
Bill is survived by his wife of 33 years, Orienne Maloney, who is now living in Lake Oswego, OR, close to her daughter. He is also survived by his four children, Kathryn Ingalls-Maloney of Minneapolis, William E. Maloney of St. Paul, Margaret Maloney of North Berwick, Maine, and Douglas Maloney of Minneapolis; and six grandchildren, Charles and Tom Rodda, Sophie Maloney, and Odin, Sven and Kirstin Olson.
A small service will be held at The Pearl on Kruse Way in Lake Oswego, OR, on November 9, 2013, at 4:00pm.

Published by La Jolla Light from Nov. 7 to Dec. 5, 2013.
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Dr Maloney was my savior. It was he that gave me the chance to go to medical school at the U of MN starting in 1956 - I was the last admitted that year. I Trained at the Mass General and I returned to run a clinic at the U of MN as a volunteer.
Thank you Dr Maloney you have made my life so much better in every way. John Larkin

John Larkin

February 20, 2014

With all of your incredible intellectual, professional, both as a physician and medical leader, and incredible spiritual depth, you are to me, just plain Bill. With your marvelous wife, Orienne, founder of a powerful movement, Human Dimensions in Medical Education, the two of you walked the corridors of the powerful medical institutions of our nation, sharing the kind, gentle, insightful message of a humanistic approach to medicine. You Bill lived the life of personal authenticity and transparency a big key to patient care, because that was you naturally. The incredible gift to create an aura of love and support, even in very trying situations. It was difficult, even for the hardened to dismiss the message, because your soul said it all. I was blessed to be there, mostly in the Washington D.C. time, where I would watch the positioned powerful listen with rapt attention as you spoke, firmly, but gently. Your authenticity always carried your values, and our world is better for that. This is clear now, in how many institutions state the goal of patient centered care. If many more had your gentle guidance, they not only could talk it, they could walk it. Looking forward to a good laugh together in the next plane we live on. Keep a cool one for me. Love, Terry Van Orshoven

Terry Van Orshoven

December 3, 2013

Bill always made everyone around him feel smarter, more interesting, and more at peace. He was the best of the best! I send Orienne lots of love. You were a fabulous couple and always lots of fun to be with. I hope that you can feel his love and still hear his laughter. Lots and lots of love!

Kristin Atwell

November 15, 2013

Bill, you are one of my teachers in the Classroom of Life. You have thought me love, compassion and patience. I also think about you when I am golfing. Walking with you at Torrey Pines Golf course was very special to me. Love you and Orienne forever.
Chris

Chris Shaffer

November 14, 2013

How lucky I am to have been there the very night we first met Bill.....darn, but Orienne was there, too. :-) We were both fortunate to have spent time and shared space on this earth with this man who illuminated everything he touched. And he did give the very best hugs! We love you, Bill and you will live in my heart forever.

Sherri Chessen

November 14, 2013

Bill was without a doubt an extraordinary man who lived and loved passionately. His legacy will continue for years to come. He made a difference in so many lives.

"When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." – Kahlil Gibran

Linda Chester

November 14, 2013

Bill, I shall truly miss you. Frank and I valued our time together with you and Orienne. Good friends are a real treasure. My deepest sympathy to Orienne and her family. Love, EVELYN

Evelyn Strange

November 14, 2013

Bill's goodness, grace and gentility glow with Light. Together, Orienne, his joy and Bill, her gentleness light up our universe and those yet unseen. Such intimacy makes "enchanted evenings"beyond time and place. All my love, S

Suzanne Shaw

November 13, 2013

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What wonderful memories we have of Bill and Orienne here in Blackhorse, La Jolla. We were sad to see them go! but know these last few years closer to family were special. Our love and prayers to Orienne and all the family. What a great life Bill had!
Barbara and Jim Alcorn

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