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Coleman, Dr. John B. - Of Minneapolis June 14, 1914 - November 11, 2002 John Ballinger Coleman, age 88, died of old age at the end of a rich, full life. Lived in Minneapolis, worked in St. Paul and relaxed in St. Croix Cove, WI. Survived by children Janet, Jonathan and Cynthia, all of Minneapolis; brothers Jim (Sydney, Australia) and Jean (Newton, KS), nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, John was a graduate of the University of Kansas (KU), the KU and NW University Medical Schools and studied in Germany (1939). A captain in the United States Army, he served in the South Pacific on the hospital ship 'Hope'. He married the love of his life, Myra Hurd (Abilene, KS) on April 22, 1944 in wartime NYC. They held hands until her death in 1998. After fellowships in radiology at the University of Minnesota and residency in Cambridge, MA, John joined St. Paul Radiology in 1950. He was Department Chief, Head of Residency Training and Chief of Staff at Charles T. Miller Hospital; Radiology Chief at Childrens' Hospital of St. Paul; and radiologist and chief of staff of Riverview Memorial Hospital (Minneapolis). He also served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Minnesota. John enjoyed providing service within the fellowship of medicine. He was President of the Minnesota Radiological Society; Chairman of the Ramsey County Medical Society Delegation to Minnesota Medical Association House of Representatives; First President, Ramsey County Association of Retired Physicians; Chairman, Health Planning Committee, MN Medical Association; Vice President , MN Medical Association; Founder and First Chairman, Physicians Metropolitan Health Force; President and Trustee, MN MedicalFoundation; President, MN Academy of Medicine; and 2nd President, Prospect Park Block Nurse Program. After retiring in 1984, John created MINDSTRETCH Colloquia for Retired Men, modeling it after Myras New Century Club of St. Paul. For 16 years John invited academics and others to lecture to a standing room only crowd on every topic imaginable. He also helped to found the Bedford Street Regulars, aninformal monthly meeting of politically-minded friends (he was the only Republican). John was a gentle-man, curious (even in death) and joyful, always learning. He listened to Public Radio religiously and was devoted to C-Span and Brian Lambs Booknotes. He was listening to a history of the Byzantine era before he died. Beloved personally and highly respected professionally, he will be greatly missed by all. Memorials preferred to the Kansas University Endowment Association, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044. Please email correspondence to Cynthia Coleman at 3021 East 50th Street, MPLS, MN 55417. Funeral service Saturday, November 16 at 2 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 12th and Nicollet Mall, MPLS. Reception to follow.

Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 14, 2002.
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John was one of the nicest and

most interesting persons I have

ever met he will be greatly missed.

Am sure his children will never

forget him. How proud of him they

should be. I am very sorry for your

loss.

Judy Ballinger

November 20, 2002

Duane Rueb

November 18, 2002

Goodbye Uncle John. I wasn't able to spend much time with you and Aunt Myra, but Axel and I always remember how warm and kind you both were to us when we visited. The world is a poorer place for your passing, I know that you were a good man who lived a good life - a rare treasure indeed. With very much love from Axel and I to Cynthia, Janet and Jonathon.

Julia Clark

November 18, 2002

I knew Dr. Coleman when I worked in radiology at Children's Hospital. He was a dear, wonderful human being and I know he will be missed.

Karen Krasean

November 16, 2002

A lovely summary of his life. I too watch Book Notes. Brian Lamb is from West Lafayette. Love to you all.

Virginia R. Ferris

November 16, 2002

Dear Cindy, Janet and Jonathan,

My heart goes out to you all. I know from Mother what a dear person your father was and what a huge loss this is for all. Please take care. Love, Susan

Susan de Meules

November 14, 2002

Dearest Cindy-

My very deepest sympathy goes out

to you and Jono and Jan over the death of your Dad.

John was a delightful and wonderful man , as well as a fine

medical man, and he will be missed

by his friends, relatives and partners.

He was my favorite brother-inlaw

and I happily recall many a laugh

I had with him out at your cottage

on the river and at your house in

town.All happy rememories to hold.

This is a difficult and sad time for all of you and may God comfort you with His love.

With sorrow and deep affection

Prill

Prill Hurd

November 14, 2002

It was an honour to meet John last spring.He was a true gentleman with great intellect.Although we only spent a week together we felt we knew him well. Sincerely,Barbara,Mark&Jane Stewart

Barbara Elworthy

November 14, 2002

John and all the Colemans are family to me, and to my family. I am glad that Janet, Jonathan and Cynthia are carrying on with the same spirit of caring and love for others. Each of you are in my prayers. Barbara Cavin

Barbara Cavin

November 14, 2002

Janet, I just want you to know that I'm praying for you and your family during this very hard time. May God comfort you with his love. Sincerely, Joan Helland

Joan Helland

November 14, 2002

Uncle John was a great man.

Love to you all,

Gini and Deb

Gini Johnson

November 14, 2002

So sorry to hear of Dr. Colemans death. He was our Chief Radiologist where we trained at Miller Hospital. Dr. C. taught me a lot about Radiology and life as well. He will be missed. Gordy & Carol Guibert (RT Retired)

Gordy & Carol Guibert

November 14, 2002

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