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Paul Whitehead M.D.

Holladay, Utah

1936 - 2024

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Paul L. Whitehead, MD 1936 ~ 2024 Born in Salt Lake City on May 23, 1936, to Marva, a schoolteacher, and Rolland, a barber and business owner, Paul was a fifth-generation Utahn who, from the beginning, possessed a sharp intellect, unique talents, and earnest humility. The youngest of three boys,...

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As members of Town Club, many knew Paul and respected and loved the wonderful achievements he made to the community with his love and caring to the people that struggle with mental as well as physical disabilities. Thank you so much for sharing and supporting him in his desire to ensure that others had the opportunities to achieve and love as they were listened to and encouraged by him with his ability to help. Sincerely, Janice Nelson Corresponding Secretary

Words that come to mind when thinking of Paul are like a weather report-bright, clear, and calm. Bright as he rose rapidly and at a young age through the ranks of academe to become a physician and psychiatrist, then rose to the top of his profession as a professor and department chair. Clear as he became an administrator and an instigator of programs and ideas, who communicated thoughts wisely and well to make departments run and good ideas to evolve into good programs in service of mental...

I remember Paul from his days working at Saltaire. He was soft spoken and kind. My condolences to his family.

With deep gratitude, I thank Dr. Whitehead for his extraordinary life and the contributions he made to help the world. https://www.paperdolls.today/p/paul-l-whitehead-md April Daniels

Paul will be missed professionally and personally. He was such an integral part of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Utah. He was an inspiration to many of us.

Dear Marilyn and family we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Thinking of you, Bo and Patty

Kathryn, I´m so sorry for your loss. Losing our daddys is a special kind of grief. Wishing peace and comfort to your heart.

The Gary & Joan Kay & family expresses our deepest sympathies to the family. We fondly remember many wonderful years on Hugo Ave and how our neighbor, Dr. Whitehead was so kind with such a warm, calming demeanor and voice. The Whitehead's beautiful backyard and hearing him play the organ from the music room brings back such happy memories of such a lovely and kind family.

I´m so sorry for your loss Dr. Paul whitehead was a great man it was an honor to have known him.SENDING PRAYERS AND HUGS TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY Jessie