James-Maddock-Obituary

James W. Maddock

Roseville, Minnesota

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Maddock, James W. Ph.D. 5/14/42 - 7/18/09 Beloved husband, father, friend, mentor, "Grandpa Jim" and Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, Jim passed peacefully, with his loving family by his side. He faced 7 years of cancer with courage, dignity and generosity. Jim loved life: his family...

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So sorry for Jim's passing. He was a marriage counselor for my husband and me, and gave the most positive messages about staying together, which I appreciated. This is pretty rare in this goofed-up world of ours--so many therapists suggest just calling it quits. Dr. Maddock said with pride that the only couples he'd worked with who did split up were the cases where one came to "scrape the other one" off the bottom of their shoes because they'd found someone else. He told us not to "take...

Dear Noel, my husband and I just learned of Jim's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. He saved our marriage and we will be forever indebted to him.

October 9, 2009

Dear Noel,

I just learned of Jim's death and am sorry for your loss. He was very kind to me and I learned so much from him as a teacher and as a supervisor. After all these years, I still draw on the things I learned from him and from you. They are timeless and still serve me in my work 20 years later. I will remember you in my prayers.
Howard Peterson, Alexandria, Minnesota

Noel and family, I have been traveling, and just learned of Jim's death. I am so very sad. He was a wonderful man; a mentor, a teacher, and a mensch. My thoughts, however belatedly, are with you.

I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a truly great teacher and clinician whose voice I hear in my head as I work with families and agencies. I particularly remember his sense of humor and his winning smile. And his love for tea!... 8^) I send my sincere condolences to his wife and children at this time. He will be sorely missed. Bill Allen (Eagan, MN)

Noel, I grieve our significant loss with you and your families. Professor Maddock’s contribution was essential to development of the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality. Jim was deeply appreciated by all who knew of his wonderful teaching skills and generosity in sharing them. Jim will long be remembered. As coordinator of the Medical School's new curriculum in 1970, it was our privilege to have his service as a leader on our staff. Richard Chilgren, MD, PhD

Dear Noel,

We were very saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. What a great loss for you. We know it has been a long journey for both of you. We hope that the many memories you have of Jim and your life together provide you some sort of comfort as you grieve and begin to recover.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need, we're just a phone call away.

Your neighbors - Deb, Norm, Sarah

Jim was the first of all my mentors at PHS, and the very first to encourage me to embark upon the path to becoming a sex therapist. I owe him a deep debt of gratitude for my ensueing 35-year career at PHS. Jim had a wonderful quiet unassuming strength that reassured and inspired others to follow their dreams. His spirit will continue to light the memories of the many whose lives he touched.

Jim touched so many lives and continued to teach and mentor despite his illness. His death is a loss beyond his profession. It's a loss to the world.