James William Bohm Jr.

1938 - 2019

James William Bohm, Jr., MD, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, sportsman, and widely respected physician, and educator, entered into eternal life on November 2, 2019. Dr. Bohm was born on February 3, 1938, in Freeport, Illinois, but spent most of his youth living in New Mexico where he developed a love of the outdoors. A lifelong learner, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Mexico in 1960 and his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1964. After completing his internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in the Tulane Division of Obstetrics/Gynecology, he served from 1965-1967 as a captain in the U.S. Army in the general surgery unit of the 249th General Hospital in Tokyo, Japan. Following his military service, he returned to Charity Hospital to complete his residency. His next stint was a clinical oncology fellowship at Tulane Medical School, New Orleans where he was later appointed Gynecologic Oncology section chief. Driven to stay up to date with the most current developments, Dr. Bohm continued his medical education throughout his career, attending meetings and courses at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons, Mayo Clinic, Society of Gynecological Surgeons, and dozens of university medical schools and hospitals. A popular physician who cared deeply for his patients and the medical staff that worked with him, Dr. Bohm set up private practices in Sherman, Texas, from 1970-1974; in Metairie, Gretna, Kenner, and Mandeville, Louisiana, from 1978-1997; and at Gynecologic Associates of Jefferson Parish in Gretna and Metairie from 1997-2015. Achieving the highest levels of recognition in his field, he was a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a member of the American College of Surgeons. He also published numerous academic papers in major medical journals. Among his many leadership roles, he served as chairman of the board of directors for St. Jude Hospital in Kenner, Louisiana. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Bohm could be found on the golf course or at his treasured hunting and fishing getaway located at Woodstock Plantation in Woodville, Mississippi. Fondly dubbed "The Camp," he considered it his "happy place" where he and friends would gather year round to hunt and fish. He also traveled across the U.S. in search of deer, elk, turkeys and more. An avid golfer, who even found time to hit the links during his rigorous years in medical school, he was a regular at Chateau Golf and Country Club and also played at many famed courses around the world, including Pebble Beach, Pinehurst No. 2, and Royal St. Andrews in Scotland. A natural born storyteller, Dr. Bohm would regularly have family and friends at the edge of their seats while he shared varied and interesting tales from his world travels and his many life experiences. His booming voice and delivery were unmatched. Not one to live in the past, though, he could also weigh in on any current event with an educated point of view and infinite wisdom. His grandchildren Hunter, James IV, and Henry were the light of his life! They adored spending time with "Poppy" playing golf, gin rummy, and getting foot rubs while they relaxed in front of the TV. "Poppy" spent the last few summers with his grandsons, James and Henry, in East Hampton, NY while they attended summer camp, and he particularly loved cooking them breakfast each morning and having a good chat before the bus came. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jo Ann Capaci Bohm, and his two children: daughter Beth Bohm Brown, and husband, Greg Brown of Richardson, Texas, and their son, Hunter Brown and wife Amberle Brown of Baltimore, Maryland; and son, James William (Beau) Bohm, III and wife, Jean Altier Bohm of New York City and their two sons, James IV and Henry. He also is survived by his brother, Ed Bohm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alta Snow Bohm Finlay and James W. Bohm Sr. and his brother, John Bohm. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of his life. Visitation will begin on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, LA, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Mass will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests masses to be celebrated in his memory.