Jack L. Titus

Dr. Titus was the greatest natural leader that I have ever worked under/with during my career. I met him first as a medical student and then was under his mentorship for my residency and early faculty days. In addition to being an outstanding cardiovascular pathologist he was a a superb speaker/writer/teacher. His positive attitude never faultered and because of this he was also a truly inspiring person. He had a great sense of humor and an unshakable internal compass that guided his...

I met Dr. Titus in 1972 when I was a young Pathology resident at Baylor College of Medicine. He was the new Chairman of Pathology. He became my teacher, friend ,and advisor for more than three decades. He helped me become a Transfusion Medicine specialist. It was an honor to know and learn from this world expert in Cardiovascular Pathology. Every assignment he gave me made me a better Pathologist. Beverly, you know how much he helped so many medical students, residents and fellows become...

Dr. Titus was a lovely kind man and a wonderful gifted teacher. It was a privilege to know him. We all will miss him and my sincere condolences go to Mrs. Titus and his family.

Aunt Beve and Family,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days. I have always remembered how Uncle Jack wrapped me in a big bear hug when I got hysterical at Mother's graveside service those many years ago. He had a big heart and a hug that matched.
Love to you all,
Pam Cherkis

I met Dr. Titus in the early 80's when I also met his son and my best friend Matt. Matt, myself and Dr. Titus had many lively discussions on various topics. Dr. Titus's personal hand written notes always represented to me a desire to communicate in a complementary way to his recipients. I have always been thankful of my relationship with the Titus family and I remain forever in their debt.

This world has lost a kind, brilliant man. We are blessed to have known and worked with him

Mrs. Titus, Jack Jr., and family,
My condolences to you all. Dr. Titus was a mentor and a friend. He was a wealth of knowledge and was a patient teacher. He would tell me stories of your remarkable family as I sat across from him in the lab---some of the stories I heard many times : ) I will miss his counsel, his joy of learning, and his jokes. It was an honor to have known him.

Susan Roe M.D.

Jack was my mentor for many years and during 1991-92 when I served as the Senior Research Associate with him and Dr. Jesse E. Edwards at the Jesse E. Edwards Cardiovascular Registry in St. Paul. Jack was an engaging teacher who took a keen interest in assuring everyone learned and no one was humiliated. For 20 years I continued teaching cardiovascular pathology to medical students at the University of Minnesota, a legacy I owe to Jack. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends...