William Fred Minter M.D.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Minter's passing last year. He was my OBGYN from 1964 until the 1980's. I almost cried when he retired, as he was the best doctor I ever had. He delivered my daughter in 1972 and saved both our lives! She was a breech birth and I had 2 blood transfusions; but he pulled us both through. I will never forget him. He also had a great sense of humor and gave good advice about life. He kept me in good health for 20 years.
My condolences to the...

I only met Dr. Minter briefly, but will remember him with a smile in my heart for the rest of my life. I began bleeding in the seventh month of my pregnancy with twins. At the hospital, the nurse could only detect one heartbeat. I was crying when told by Dr. Larson, my ob-gyn, that I was going to have an emergency c-section. Dr. Minter assisted. The twins were born weighing about 5 lbs. each. Dr. Minter initiated a conversation about Hawaii when he and Dr. Larson were stitching me up....

My condolences to Kathy and her family on Dr. Minter's passing. He was my doctor for over 20 years. I first began as his patient in 1968 as a young college student. My Mom (Marianne "Peggy" Powers), and sisters Jan and Nancy Powers were also his patients. I always looked forward to seeing him. Not only was he a great doctor, but he was a "with it" adult. I could talk to him about anything. I have lived in Newport Beach until 1969 but still drove to Fullerton to see him. The last time...

To the family of Dr. Fred Minter. I can only say that I was saddened to learn of his passing. I have never had a doctor before or after that I had so much respect and fondness for. He was my doctor from age 18 through 3 pregnancies and one scary surgery. He was always there for his patients, showing humor and kindness and seemed know the right thing to say at all times. I remember not wanting another doctor to deliver my babies and it always seemed to work out that way. I know how he will...

To the family of Bill Minter, "Dr. Fred" delivered my youngest son on Jan. 14, 1968. It was a difficult pregnancy and delivery but he stayed with me during the entire labor. I will never forget him and think of him often. He had a sense of humor that I appreciated (sometimes he was so irreverent). When my daughter was a teenager she became his patient,too.On one visit she was complaining because Mom wouldn't let her get her ears pierced. Bill came into the waiting room and called me in. After...

To the family of Dr. Minter,
I was very saddened to learn toay of Dr. Minter's passing. Dr. Minter was my doctor for many years beginning in the mid 1970s. I'll always remember the professionalism that he blended with his very special sense of humor and his keen insights into any medical problem I presented. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Pat Goda

When I was in my 1st year of residency at LAC/USC, Fred was my senior resident. We had known each other for several years and were very compatible in our approach to medicine. Fred was interested in the use of hypnosis to facilitate minimal use of drugs for minor surgery, e.g. a D&C after a miscarriage. The usual practice was going to the OR w/ anesthesia and all of the wasted time and troubles that caused.
We were quite successful in doing these procedures on the emergency admitting...

Kathy and Cindy,
I just opened the Register and read Dr. Minter's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. I have truly fond memories of going to the river with the three of you (when I was just a kid), and feeling extremely jealous of how much better Dr. Minter and Cindy were at water skiing than I! It was great to see you last year at Haydon's volleyball games; I wish "doc" had been there as well. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Eileen McCoy

Thinking of you, Kathy.