George Julian Maack

A few weeks ago I picked up my father's drawing table which was standing in the corner of his once upon a time shop, gathering dust. It is now in my bedroom, dusted and polished, but most of all, being used...It has brought back so many memories. I see my father working out ideas for his commercial...25 + years of memories...but tonight, I looked at it and was reminded of another memory from the past. Years ago, I use to baby sit Leslie, Michael, Dana and Jon. I explained to my wife how I...

jANUARY 10,2010
TODAY I LEARNED OF JULIAN'S DEATH. I KNEW BETTE AND JULIAN INDIVIDUALLY AT FIRST-THEY WERE WONDERFUL AND DESERVED EACH OTHER. FRIENDS ARE THE TREASURES OF LIFE AND THEY WILL STAY IN MY MEMORIES. MY LIFE AT THE MED CENTERWAS BETTER BECAUSE OF YOUR FATHER.
LYN FORD

Dear Leslee and Darius,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I believe I saw him only once, many years ago when we (Leslee and I)stopped at the Maack home for something.
In reading about him, especially in the guest book, he was a gentle, funny, kind and loving person. He has the remarkable gift of seeing beauty in the world which he shared through things such as his photographs and poetry. I may not have seen you both for years, but I do know he passed all those wonderful...

I have always loved your folks. I have fond memories of visits with your dad.He helped my son so much with a love of running. I saw him at many races years ago as well. I appreciate the friendship we enjoyed and I am so sad your darling dad is gone. I will miss him. We will miss him at the dental office as well. Your dad was a kind, gentle man. My thoughts are with you!
Gail Hanson

A friend from the University sent me the notice of Julian's passing. I am so saddened to hear that he is gone.

Julian taught me more about life, honesty, justice & friendship than I learned from my own parents. I hold his friendship in my heart, and will always keep the memorable times with him forever.

Dana, John, Leslee & Michael, you are so lucky to have been blessed with two loving parents who could do no wrong. My prayers are with you now.

I first met Julian some 50 years ago when I was a pharmacology graduate student at the U and he provided valuable help with some illustrations for presentations. When I subsequently returned as a faculty member, we developed a lasting friendship over shared political views sprinkled with much good humor.

He was a wonderful photographer and I truly treasure an image he took of coastal trees in the morning mist that I received long ago as a birthday gift from my wife.

My mom worked with Julian for so many years, I was able to see some of his work and talk with him as a youngster. He intrigued me then and still does.

Dear Dana - I was sorry to see that your father had passed away. Great pictures of him - a very dashing and stylish man! Wished I had had the opportunity to meet him. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Barbara Struhs

Julian started out as wonderful illustrator, became a patient, and ended up being a friend. I will miss him. I was unable to go on a planned trip to Scotland due to 9/11 and one day he appeared in my office with a beautiful, framed, photograph he took of a Scottish farmhouse - to cheer me up for missing my trip. He was a rare gem and the photograph is my treasure. My condolences to Bette and the family.
Tim Beals, MD, Univ. of Utah