Dr. John D. BAXTER

I was a UCSF medical student who was lucky enough to have John Baxter as my attending. He often taught by asking a simple but brilliant question that would stimulate us to think in refreshingly different and innovative ways. And he made us laugh.

My condolences to his family for their loss.

Sarah McCarthy, MD

I have been shocked by the sad news. The three years John and I shared the same bench and collaborated as postdocs in Tomkins' lab at UCSF were the most exciting of my scientific career, wich was largely inspired by John's enthusiasm, drive and imagination. This period and the subsequent days and nights we spent working on our book "Glucocorticoid Hormone Action" -rewarded by too short fishing trips together- will last in my memory as a privilege of having met a man of exception.
Lee,...

The Baxters were wonderful neighbors for many years in San Francisco. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

John was an exceptional friend, an inspirational fisherman, a very devoted family man and a genius in his field. His death is a loss to all of us.

John made such an outstanding contribution to our world. What a wonderful life he had and I am sad to hear it has ended. I was John's classmate in high school and enjoyed seeing him at our class reunions. He was so friendly and gracious. Lee, my sympathy to you and your family.

My family and John’s were neighbors on Kingsway Drive (now Kingswood Drive) in Lexington Kentucky. I admired his as a young man with his accomplishments as a high school track athlete and his early decision to become a Doctor. Over the years we lost touch, and I had no idea that he had accomplished so much and helped so many. As a diabetic, he has likely touched my life. My admiration for John continues, now more than ever. Warm regards and love to the family, Larry Box, Longmont Colorado

I worked with John on the Endocrine Society Council. He was a man with big ideas and a lot of energy. We will all miss him very much. Hershel Raff, Medical College of Wisconsin

John accomplished so much in a life that ended much too soon. I send deep sympathy to his family who enriched his life while he improved ours.