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James Humbert Obituary
A private memorial service will be held in August of this year at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Dr. Humbert was born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, where he graduated from the Medical School of Geneva. He received his training in Pediatric Hematology, the field he spent his entire career in, at the University of Colorado. Following his work in Colorado, Dr. Humbert served as the Director of Sickle Cell Organization for Western New York while working for the State University of New York. He served as Director of Pediatric Hematology for Tulane University and then Hopital des Enfants in Geneva. In 2001, Dr. Humbert moved to Greenville to work in the Brody School of Medicine at ECU; and had remained in Greenville since his retirement in 2005.
Dr. Humbert's work in pediatric hematology was well-known throughout the United States and Europe and he authored numerous publications and textbooks in his field of study. He was also an excellent downhill skier and enjoyed collecting European art.
Dr. Humbert is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Moore, PhD.; sons, Christophe Humbert and wife, Tamara Goetz, PhD., of Salt Lake City, Utah, Philippe Humbert and wife, Patti, of Greer, NC, and Gabriel Humbert and fiancé, Gina Palullo, of Olean, NY; grandchildren, Luc, Jacob, Grace, Geneva, Phoenix, Griffin, and Quentin; and sister, Monique Humbert Moille of Geneva, Switzerland.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC.
Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com
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Heather Eberts
May 10, 2015
When my mother was asked many years ago what she would do if she'd won the lottery, she said "I already have." Her response summed up how she felt about what Dr. Humbert had done for me. I was a patient of his at Buffalo Children's Hospital some 30+ years ago. Dr. Humbert's intersection with me, and my family, was like winning the lottery for my mom. Diagnosed with a rare and life threatening blood disorder, Dr. Humbert had the courage to try an experimental treatment. Eighteen months and two rounds of treatment later, I showed signs of a full recovery. I have been going strong ever since and am a 47 year old woman with a great life. I will always be thankful that our paths crossed that Easter morning all those years ago and have wonderful memories of Dr. Humbert. One that I cherish is the memory I have of he and I being interviewed for the Children's Hospital Telethon. When asked what the toughest thing was about treating a patient like me, he said, "The toughest thing is that for so long you get to see this person everyday -- sometimes two or three times a day. You get to know them, their family, and all about who they are. Then they recover and you don't get to see them much anymore, if at all." These words and the wonderful person Dr. Humbert was, I will never forget.
April 29, 2015
Linda I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that these words at Isaiah 33 : 24 can help you through each day.
Janet Valliere
April 27, 2015
Linda, I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Since the move I have thought of you & Jim so often. If I can help in any way, please let me know. I will call you soon. Sincerely, Janet
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