William J. MANGOLD M.D. J.D. Jr.

1943 - 2016

MANGOLD, William J. Jr. MD, JD With deep sadness, the family of Dr. William J. Mangold, Jr. mourn his death which occurred November 27, 2016 in Tucson Arizona following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on March 21, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio. He was the eldest son of the late W. J. and Martha Mangold of Lockney, Texas. He received his M.D. from the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio and his J.D. from the University of Texas Law School in Austin. Dr. Mangold's background includes having practiced Family practice with his father in Lockney, Texas. In Tucson he spent 15 years in the solo practice of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After that he served as President and CEO of Mutual Insurance Company of Arizona (MICA). He subsequently served as the Contractor Medical Director for Medicare for Arizona and nine other western states. After retiring, he provided Consultation Services on Medicare coverage and payment issues, as well as Health Policy and Systems. Throughout his life Bill was actively involved in his profession and in civic endeavors. He served as President of the Arizona Medical Association and was actively involved in the American Medical Association (AMA) since 1969, including serving as an Arizona Delegate to the AMA for twenty years. He was on a number of Boards of Directors in the medical field, including the Arizona Medical Association, Arizona Medical Political Action Committee, Journal of Family Practice and the Pima County Medical Society. Bill was one of the group of students who originated Earth Day. Dr. Mangold gave more than two hundred presentations concerning Plastic and Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, Patient Education, Insurance, Legislation, Medicare and National Health Trends. He had more than twenty-five articles published concerning Plastic Surgery and Medicine. Bill was very generous with his time and energy and served the community in a variety of positions, including as a Board Member of the Tucson Symphony, the Arizona Opera, the Arizona Repertory Singers and the Rogue Theatre. He also served as Chairman of the Board of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce and President of the Southern Arizona Roadrunners Club. He served on the Arizona Judicial Council and completed a five year term as a member of the Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments, which provides nominations to the governor for appointments to those Courts. Bill was a lifelong fitness and sports devotee, having run over 26 marathons and ultra-marathons, as well as cycling in numerous long-distance bicycle races. Bill loved people and his charisma had you from "Hello", His compassionate heart and kind ways endeared him to all those he met. He was compelled to help many throughout his life's journey. His gentle spirit, vibrant personality and infectious laugh will be forever missed. Bill is survived by his wife of 32 years Carol of Tucson and his brothers Howard Mangold of San Antonio and Gary Mangold, MD and wife Brenda of Lockney and their children; his nieces, Allison Lee and Lauren Mangold of Saint Louis, Erin Mangold of Denton, Texas as well as his great-nephews, Hudson and Greyson Lee. "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us". Helen Keller's quote reflects how we can always remember Bill and his life. A Celebration of Life is planned at a future date. The family suggests that any donations be made in Bill's memory to the Rogue Theatre, 300 East University, Tucson, Arizona 85705.