James L. Poindexter M.D.

Delivered my daughter on September 12, 2000 after I asked to be induced and promised to have him back at work by Noon. I did as I promised! He even let my husband help deliver our daughter. Everyone at work loved him.

Dr. Poindexter, the most wonderful OB/GYN doc ever.

I would like to say that I wish I had the opportunity to meet the Man that delivered me from my mother's womb...back in February 1976 at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento CA, 44 years ago...It's an honor to say I salute you Sir, and I thank God for you being there through it all. Thank very very much. Rest In Heavenly Peace

Im 46 yrs old and as Im talking with mom whos in end stage COPD she mentioned Doc as the one who delivered me....in a sad ironic twist, my mom grew up in Twin Falls before she moved to Sac and we actually live in Boise today.......Thanks Dr ....mom will be seeing you again shortly....!!

He saved my life and I'm forever greatful to him! For the first time in my life I really felt save with no fear before my surgery appointment! He is still missed as I have almost died three times since from infections.He is missed!
May God be with you all.
Ms. Nina Brisco

Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear about Poin. Dick and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Please keep in touch and know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Anne Wayne

To all who have visited this guest book and shared your experiences of Poin, thank you. My family has treasured reading about how much everyone loved him. He would be touched to know he was held in such high regard by all of you. Remember him fondly, as we all will. We were so blessed to have him in our lives and will keep him in our hearts forever.



Love,

Janet

My deepest condolences to you, Marilyn. I heard so many wonderful reports about Poin and the great care he took of his patients. Please write or call when you feel up to it. 393-777-3791

My heart goes out to you!

Henry.

I only had the good fortune of meeting Dr. Poindexter recently when I went in for my annual check-up.



He was a charming, courtly and wonderfully wise man. Since I was his last patient of the day, we had the opportunity to take a few minutes to just chat and he told me a bit of his life story.



As I was leaving, I said "Well, I'll see you next year, then?" And Dr. Poin replied, "The good Lord willing." Perhaps the Lord had need of a kind and gentle soul for the babies in Heaven.



On the day I saw him, I wrote in my Gratitude Journal: "I'm grateful to have discovered Dr. Poindexter. He seems like a wonderful man."



After reading all the lovely tributes here, I can see there must be many, many others who think so too.



Diana Essert

Today I called the office to make an appointment with Dr. Poindexter. The Receptionist, with a sad voice, told me of his passing. My heart skipped a few beats. As a patient of Dr. Poindexter for a few years I was devasted to hear of the news. I've never met anyone quite like Dr. Poin and doubt that I ever will be blessed to do so again. He always made me feel so comfortable and cared for. He will be very missed.

To the family of Dr. Poindexter.



He was the best. Dr. Poin delivered my one and only son. I will always remember the time he took with me. I never, never felt rushed or as if he wasn't concerned about what I was saying. If I may say so, I really loved him.



May God bless you all and give you strength.



Marilyn

Dear Poindexter Family,



Tonight, two years after my tubaligation, I was talking to my fiance about the doctor who performed it. I told him how funny and caring he was. When I said his name was Dr. Poindexter, my fiance remembered reading this obituary. I hoped it was mistaken identity, unfortunatly, it was not.



During a bad patch in my life, Dr Poindexter put me at ease and showed me concern and compassion. I am so glad to have been able to know him, even though for only a short while.



My Condolences

To the Family of James Poindexter, M.D.:



My thoughts and condolences are with you during this time of loss. "Poin" delivered my first son in 1990 and his humor and gentle nature helped me through a rough time. I was extremely saddened to hear of his passing and know that he will missed very much. You're one of a kind, Poin, and there will never be another like you.

My deepest sympathy to Dr. Poindexter's family. My most heartfelt gratitude to the Doctor. He saved not only my grandson's life by my daughter's life as well. Shortly after delivery, she was very ill and he met her at his office at 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night. He took into surgery and found a large growth. Had he not stayed with her thru the night and delivered 2lb Christopher, we would not have them with us. Our Lord surely wanted his most precious angel to come home.



Sincerely,

The Busi and Rojo families.

My prayers and love go to the Poindexter family. I love Dr. Poindexter. He truely was the best doctor that I have ever had. His gentle nature and sense of humor made him different from other doctors. He calmed my fears and help me to feel at ease when he delivered my first child Harrison. He will truely be missed. I know there is a special place in heaven for the man that delivered so many babies.

Dr. Poindexter was my gynecologist for 17 years and he took excellent care of me. I grew to be very fond of him and am really going to miss him. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. He was a lovely man.

Although Dr. Poindexter wasn't my primary care doctor, I had the pleasure of meeting him and learning of his expertise. I almost died on 12/6/99. The group of doctors that I had went to couldn't figure out that I was bleeding to death internally. By the time I got to the ER where Poin was on call, my blood pressure was 62/0. Had he not rushed me into emergency surgery that second, I would have died. He saved my life and I could never say thank you enough to the wonderful thing he did for me and my family. May God be with your family through their time of need.

Poin was one of the kindest souls ever lent to Earth. He was my surgeon at a very difficult time in my life. He kept reassuring me that I would be ok. He was funny and kind. He was confident and he was right. . .Thanks to Poin, I'm ok. He will be missed greatly by anyone who was fortunate enough to know him. God Bless you Poin.

Betsy Hite

To the family of Poin,

Poin was truly a great Dr.,friend and co-worker. I have worked with him for 6 years. Throughout all the years I had the pleasure to get to know him and his great sense of humor. He had delivered my daughter c-section as a favor asked of my husband and I. I have so much respect and gratitude for him. We will truly miss him. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.

The Paulino's

To the Poindexter Family,

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Dr. Poin was a wonderful physician and father. I am very grateful for not only the care I received as his patient, but I will always remember how he treated me as a childhood friend of Andrea’s. His kindness and humanity were always extended to everyone, even to one small girl. I will always be thankful to Dr Poin and Marilyn for the warm summer days that I spent with Andrea in your tree house.

I worked with poin for three years.He will truly be missed. Our office will never be the same. My prayers are with his family.God bless. lennie porras

A great man lives on through his good deeds, his contributions to his community and through the many lives he touched. Here's to a great friend and doctor. May he rest in the peace of the Holy Spirit.

Dear Janet & Whit,



My sincere condolences go out to you and your families, your Mom and Andrea. My heart aches for your loss. Your dad brought so much joy and love to many of my family members. He will greatly be missed, and fondly rememembered. Thank you for all of the joy you brought my way in our teenage years.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in eachother, and those who loved your Dad so much. Peace, Heide Mathews-Boullt

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family Marilyn. We know what a good guy he was. You're in our thoughts at this time. May God Bless You and the family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are thankful to have known and loved Poin over the years. What a great man!

To the family of "Poin" : My deepest wish is for your hearts to heal with time. Poin is always with you. My children are strong and healthy because of the care I received during my pregnancies. This physician had a wonderful sense of humor and a special knack of making you feel comfortable. My children are 26, 24, and 20 now and we will all miss him. God be with you.

To The Family of Dr. Poindexter:



As a recent addition to the Alhambra office staff, I have once again been blessed in working with Poin. From my 10+ years @ Sutter on 2 Center & L&D, including a surgical stint as one of his patients, I have been deeply touched to work with such a wise, wonderful man. My prayers are with the Poindexter family as you find your way through the coming days.



Yours, Bonnie Clark, RNC

I had the very great privilege of working labor & delivery as an RN back in the 60's when Dr. Poindexter first came to Sacramento. From the very beginning it was very apparent that this doctor was different from so many. He had a deeply held respect for women as women, & treated them always as they should be treated. I know his skill & gentle humor will be greatly missed. My deep condolonces to his loving family.

To The Family of Dr. Poindexter:

I have done his transcriptions for the past year and have really enjoyed his sense of humor, kindness and wonderful clarity. I am shocked and saddened to hear of his death and will miss him in my daily work. I also feel for his patients because from my experience he was a wonderful doctor and friend to them. Please accept my sympathies in this time of need.

To The Family Of Dr. Poindexter,



I was so saddened to hear of the loss of "Poin". He delivered my daughter in 2000. It was my first child, and it took a long time. Dr. Poindexter kept a good humour, even though it was almost dawn when she was born. Imagine my surprise when he showed up a few hours later to see how I was. He was a great doctor and I'm sure a much loved person. I will always be grateful that I have a beautiful, healthy child thanks to everyone involved, but especially Dr. Poindexter.

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you.

It makes my heart fill when I read and hear about all the wonderful memories people have of Poin. I too have great memories and am saddened that there will not be more. Rest in peace.

TO THE FAMILY OF DR. POINDEXTER,



MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES TO ALL OF YOU.



MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Our deepest condolences go out to Dr. Poindexter's family. He was such a wonderful man. He was my doctor for 8 years and always had a smile and funny story to share. He was there throughout our pregnancy and held our baby daughter with such tenderness.



We will wish upon the stars because the brightest one will be him watching over us. God Bless Him.

michael vinovich

To the Family and Friends of Dr. Poindexter:



My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. The man with the wonderful smile and great sense of humor will be deeply missed. Poin was my ob/gyn for 11 years and he delivered my beautiful daughter five years ago. He always had that cute little grin on his face everytime I saw him and always made me laugh. I will miss you Dr. Poindexter. Rest in peace.



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Terri Whitman

To the family of Dr. Poindexter,



I will remember his quick smile, wit, and intelligence. But most of all, I will remember the kindness he showed me when I was faced with surgery. He was a very special man. I feel lucky to have known him.



My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Lynn Drum

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dr. Poindexter. I first met him in 1973 after an extremely bad experience with another ob/gyn. His concern and humor made me see again there truly was goodness and caring in the medical profession. He was an incredible example of what a doctor should strive to be and this is demonstrated by all the love & admiration his patients felt for him. He will truly be missed.

Thanks for being there when we needed you the most. You were not only a caring and kind doctor, but also a gentle man. You will be greatly missed by all who knew you.

To the Family of Dr. Poindexter,



Dr. Poindexter provided me with the greatest and kindness of care anyone could ask for. He had been my doctor for twelve plus years. He was always funny, good natured and easy to talk to and I will miss that greatly. I was scheduled to see Dr. Poin next month and I'm heartbroken to now have to find someone to try and take his place...I don't think that is even possible. May his memories live in your hearts forever.



My sincere condolences,

Carolyn Santana

To the family of Dr. Poindexter,



Dr. Poindexter was such a wonderful and caring doctor and had a great sense of humor. He took care of me through both of my pregnancies and delivered both of my boys, now 18 and 15 years old. I have fond memories of him holding both of my boys in the hospital and joking to my husband and I, we were now going to have two linebackers in the family. I also have fond memories of him helping my oldest son hold his new baby brother for the first time.



My husband and I extend our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.



Luis and Alison Garcia

Dr. Poindexter was a wonderful physician. His kind disposition

helped me through a difficult pregnancy. He had a great sense of humor and I think he believed that laughter was good medicine. He assisted in the c-section delivery of my daughter in 1997. I'm grateful to have been one of his patients. My prayers go to his family, colleagues, and office staff.

Dr. Poindexter delivered both of my sons (one in 1985 and one in 1987) and every day I am thankful for him. My sincere condolences to your family.

You will be greatly missed! You have been the best Dr. I have ever had. My thought are with your family.

I'll Miss You!

Dr. Poindexter had a very special quality. I have met no other doctor like him. He delivered both my daughters, one in 1976 & one in 1978. I will never forget him. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his family.

To the family of Dr.Poindexter,



I will never forget this man for the care that he gave me during my first and second pregancy. I had such a tough time delivering, although he was not there for both of my deliveries ( which I kidded him later, " that's what I pay you for"). He new exactly how to handle my situation, and gave the instructions to Dr. Whiting. On my second pregnancy, he new what to expect, and told Dr. Fields how to handle this delivery. I can not thank this wonderful man enough for the care and compassion he gave me during the time he was my doctor. I wish he could have seen the two beautiful men (my sons) are today.



My thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Sincerely



Sharon Karakas