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John Williamson
1952 - 2018
John Williamson
1952 - 2018
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BORN
1952
DIED
2018
John Williamson Obituary
Wil Westerlund
December 13, 2022
Been thinking of my great doc Dr John Williamson writing this on 12-13-2022 I still miss his friendly style of medicine and how he helped me through most of my life what a man he was so caring I was with him for more than 30 yrs as a patient we only lived houses apart I now know so he probably watched me grow up I meet him as he was walking his dog in the neighborhood and I was pumping gas at our local Sinclair gas station his dog was always coming up to me and I would always pet him then I meet the man that owned him Dr Williamson, we talked and I informed him I was a type 1 diabetic and he told me that if I needed help with it he would offer it I was poor at that time but Dr Williamson didn´t let that bother his care for me he was always there I always could call him or go see him no matter what my finances were, I have So many more memories about what a great caring human being he was
I do truly miss his style and his friendship - John Williamson MD a great man that once walked this earth
wil westerlund
Cynthia Ivers
April 19, 2019
Dr. John was truly a special human being. More than being a terrific physician, he cared about his patients. I mean truly cared. I'm at a loss for words after discovering he passed at such a young age. We will all miss him greatly. Condolences to his family.
Christine Froehlich
March 25, 2019
Dr. Williamson was my doctor for 7 years. He always spent time to see how I was doing mentally and physically before recommending treatment. He caring, kind and respectful. I will miss him and remember him with fondness.
Sandra Leach
January 31, 2019
There are so many things I want to say but I am at a lose for words. Dr.Williamson was a great man, doctor, friend, co-worker, boss, father, grandfather, just a great person all around. I miss him and the office every day. I thought as time has gone on this would be easier but it is still very difficult. I know that his passing was a shock to all of us but I believe that he is with all of us everyday. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Williamson for being a great boss and friend to me over all these years even in his last days he was so kind and concerned about the office, his patients, and me.... All I can say is thank you and you will be missed dearly
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LC Tribit
January 29, 2019
Dr. Williams was my doctor for 12 years, he was a good doctor as well as a good human being. He was always concerned about you as a person and your health. He is very much missed.
Nicole Perez
January 19, 2019
Years ago, I worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Williamson. Uptown Internal Medicine hired me fresh out of school, with the goal of teaching me and shaping me into a professional. I recall Dr. Williamson helping me set up my email account with Google, as he found humor in the fact I read the Denver Post during my lunch break. After my email was set up he asked me if I had gotten any email messages, so I checked. I had one message...from Dr. Williamson. It said, "Get to work!" He made work fun. New patients would see his framed record albums in the exam rooms and they would ask me if they belonged to the doctor they were about to see. He made a great first impression, and a lasting one at that. When my last day with the company came, it was Dr. Williamson's day off. He never came into work on his day off, unless there was something very important he needed. When he walked down the hall, I caught a glimpse of him. He was in all black. I eventually made it to his office and questioned why he was in and wearing black. He responded he was grieving me leaving.
Today, I sit hear with tears grieving my loss. I learned so much from Dr. Williamson and I will forever be grateful for our time spent in each other's life. Before we would unlock the door for patients in the morning, Dr. Williamson would walk through the office and ask, "Ready to Rock n Roll?" Well...keep ROCKING!
jim bolt
January 11, 2019
John was my doctor and my fathers doctor. John discovered late stage prostrate cancer in my Dad when he was 60. His prompt and proactive approach to care extended my dad's life to 85, which i will forever be thankful.
Although i didn't necessarily enjoy going to visit the doctor, John was always a breath of fresh air. I always looked forward to seeing him on my visit and spending time, way to short, with him.
He was a kind, gentle soul who was always interested in his patients on a personal level. I will miss John greatly.
Tonia White
January 10, 2019
Today as i read this it breaks my heart! Dr. Williamson has been my doctor for years... He was so nice and always a listening ear... When i lost my son i broke down in his office. He told me that i was strong and to keep living for my son and his kids and if i didnt take care of my self i wont be able to help anybody else... Dr. Williamson cared about his patients
You will be missed
Rest in Paradise
Cece Lemon
December 31, 2018
Dr. Williamson was the best Dr. Ever. I had been going to him over 25 years. He was so attentive. Always had time to talk to you. Always heard what I was saying and never dismissed it. He was caring. He found my cancer and sent me to a great oncologist but would call me and see how I was doing. He would ask me how they were treating me. I have just saw him a month before he passed and asked him if he was retiring any time soon and he told me NO which made me so happy. You are truly going to be missed. Thank you for be such a great Dr., person, and friend.
Jay Kenney
December 17, 2018
I only learned today that John had passed on. Some mix-up with my address which is not surprising since 1) I began in what would become John's practice in 1978 with Dick Hamilton and transitioned to John whenever Dick left the practice; 2) I've had six or seven addresses since then; and 3) John hated the paper side of the practice refused to switch to electronic record and relied on Sandra to manage that side of his practice so he could spend more time with his patients. Even after my insurance company stoped contacting with John five years ago, I kept seeing John, gladly playing cash out of pocket rather than starting with a new MD. And every visit started the same way: "Jay, How are you?" He drew his patients out, listened closely, and always cared for us as people before turning to the exam. They broke the mold with John and even though I always knew the time would come, I never expected it to happen like this. I'll miss him and wish his son well, and hope he gets as much joy out of the album covers as I did.
suzanne stryker
December 5, 2018
I have known John since his early days at P/SL when he was an intern and then MD with Dr.Baughman. He was such a kind soul, and had such a quiet manner about him, never disruptive or intrusive. He was a wonderful and caring doctor, not only to his patients, but to the many associates he worked with. My kindest regards to his family, he was a wonderful man.
mike&Michelle Jones
December 4, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You saved our lives more than
once going to be hard to find another doctor who cares. we will miss you
Colleen Romine
November 27, 2018
Dr. Williamson was my primary care doc for more than 20 years! He always asked how the job/family/travel/stress was to get a whole picture of health... and because he truly cared. He was always concerned about whatever issue I was having and always checked-up on me to make sure 'our' course of action was going as planned. He was an amazing doctor/person/confidant. Best wishes to family, friends and co-workers as they grieve.
Jeff Ruebel
November 20, 2018
Truly an original. I respected him because he had such a great diagnostic mind, yet was very down to earth. A friend, an advisor... may he rest in peace.
Adam Williamson
November 19, 2018
I just wanted to express my gratitude for all the extremely kind words and thoughts posted here about my Dad, Dr. John Williamson. He instilled within me many of the wonderful traits and skills which I treasure daily: The need to be kind; a respect and admiration for our natural world; the joy of being curious and creative; the ability to be empathetic and caring. We shared many great experiences together from catching beautiful trout on his favorite stretch of the South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon), to skiing the slopes of Loveland, to enjoying a coffee together in a duck blind as the morning sun emerged on the horizon. As many have noted, he was also an ardent lover of music (as one could easily see from the rock n' roll albums that lined his exam rooms), and I remember listening to many of those records in my early youth. I still recall the first time we listened to the Beatles together and I'm so grateful we did as I still listen to this day. The time since his passing has not been easy for my family....we miss him dearly. The pain and sadness however, is helped by the overwhelming picture so many of you have painted of a kind, loving human, with a true dedication to helping others. As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, I think how thankful I am for having such an amazing Dad....to quote a favorite of his, Bob Dylan, 'He Was a Friend of Mine.'
Peter Hellman
November 14, 2018
I will miss you John Williamson. You were kind, interested in me, my family and of course my health. Though my visits were only once or twice a year, I feel we both developed a high level of respect and friendship over 30+ years. May you rest in peace John and don't forget your fly rod!
marcy mahoney Ackert
November 10, 2018
Dr. Williamson listened to his patients. My husband Dorse Cooper and I send our affection and respect to his family and to his memory.
Ron Perry
November 9, 2018
John's sudden passing was a shock. He was our primary care physician for 25 years and we received excellent care from him. He took a holistic approach to us and was always interested in our lifestyle and activities and what was new. He was more than our doctor, he was a caring friend and we will miss him greatly. Lois and Ron Perry
Arlene Edwards
November 8, 2018
He was a great doctor and human being. He helped me thru some rough times. I will miss him. He spent his whole life in DENVER how rare is that. My heart will be heavy for a long time.
Kevin Maly
November 8, 2018
I am shocked and grieved at the death of John Williamson. He was my physician for 35 years. He was kind, compassionate, skilled, ethical - a truly wonderful human being. I credit him for saving my life when I was in the depths of depression. I will miss him not only as a physician, but as someone I counted as a person of highest quality. There are too few like him. The world was a better place with him in it.
KAY DAVIS
November 8, 2018
DR. WILLIAMSON WAS A GREAT DOCTOR; ALWAYS RETURNED CALLS. IT SADDENS ME THAT HE IS GONE SO SOON.... KAY DAVIS - PATIENT
Christy Hansen
November 8, 2018
I am extremely devastated to hear of the passing of a truly wonderful doctor and even better human being. You just don't come across a person such as Dr. Williamson very often in this world. He was always interested in how you were doing, not only physically but mentally too. He made a point of sitting down with you and talking first before he would even want to know why you were there in the doctor's office. This world was a much better place with him in it and he will be truly missed. May God bless his family at this very trying time.
Kathen Peden
November 7, 2018
Dr Williamson took care of me and my husband for a few years. I continued with him after my husband passed. He was a very nice person and a very good doctor
David Moline
November 6, 2018
Dr. Williamson has been my doctor for 35 years he saved my life he was only doctor that cared enough to pursue my illness and found the cure for it he was a fine doctor to find him being
judy Lowe-Tarver
November 6, 2018
I am truly heart broken to hear of such a great loss. Dr. Williamson had looked after my health for longer than I can remember. He always showed interest in my life away from his office with genuine concern and compassion. My sincerest condolences to his family, he was a wonderful man and doctor and will greatly be missed.
David Claassen, MD
November 6, 2018
An unfortunate time in life is after a person retires, they often lose contact with previous colleagues, former patients, and friends. Worse yet, when a physician becomes ill and may even be hospitalized, the only persons other than family and the professional caregivers who are involved are aware of the situation. As a former colleague and friend who shared call with John in past years, we were very saddened to learn of his death as well as not having had a chance to visit him before his demise. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Dee and David Claassen
Lee Mason
November 6, 2018
A fine man and a great doctor. I will miss the return calls, Lee its your doctor. He was compassionate and did not over-react but was straightforward and told it like it is. Thank You Dr Williamson. RIP
Bill Neyman
November 5, 2018
After finding out today about Dr. Williamsons passing I am heartbroken. Every time I went to John he would start the visit asking how my family life, my work life and life in general was. We would talk fly fishing and fly tying. In addition to my health he was always genuinely interested in me as a person. John, you will be missed.
Deborah Ford
November 3, 2018
My Husband, my Sons and Myself went to Dr. Williamson for almost 20 years. We loved him. He always treated us with dignity and respect. No matter which one of us went into the office he always inquired about the well being of all of us. We had nothing but confidence in his diagnosis and treatment. We will be hard pressed to find another Doctor that genuinely cares about you, "the person" like he did. They don't make Doctors like Williamson anymore.
Emmie Madrid
October 31, 2018
Dr. Williamson I am so sorry to hear of your passing. My whole family was a patient at your office and you took such good care of us.There are no words to say how much I will miss you. Ican not even think of having another Doctor treat me; there is no one like you. I loved Sandra and you like family. May God Bless your family at this most difficult time. Rest in peace you, were an amazing person I will never forget you.
Judi Weber
October 31, 2018
I just found out about Dr. John's passing. My heart is filled with such grief. I have known him since he was an intern/resident a PSL and have been a patient of his for 20+ years. He was such a great doctor. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to his office staff. Rest in peace John.
Judi Weber RN
Paul Brown
October 31, 2018
He was a great doctor for me for many decades. I think what made him great was he treated the patient, not just the ailment.
Gisela Espey
October 28, 2018
Dr. Williamson was my doctor for more that 15 years...
I am heartbroken.
I will never be able to find another doctor like him and feel terrible.
I'll miss you very much!
My prayers and love to his family.
Rachelle Hampton Washington
October 28, 2018
My heart is broken and filled with grief. Dr. John Williamson was my doctor for several decades.
My prayers go out to his immediate family as well as the staff at his office. I will never find another doctor that measure up this him. He was one of a kind. He would call with the results of my test and say "this is your doctor". YES HE WAS!
He loved his music, especially the Beetles. So, I leave you a message called "the song of memory".
When someone we love passes on beyond life in the world that we know and is gone,
A beautiful sense of their presence, like music remembered by heart, lingers on....
When someone we love finds a wonderful home in a world only faith can reveal,
Our memories can be like a song in the heart with the power to comfort and heal.
I will forever miss you Dr. Williamson.
Rachelle Hampton Washington
Linda Lucero
October 26, 2018
I am heartbroken. I just found out today about Dr. Williamsons passing. I started going to him when I was 35, I am now 69. I will miss him terribly. He got me through a lot of rough times in my life. No one will ever be able to replace him. RIP, Dr. Williamson
Alice Barrett Peters
October 26, 2018
Dr. Williamson took such great care of my Dad. I got to see him often and he made our lives easier - caring, responsive and great sense of dry humor! We are so very saddened by his passing and so grateful to have known him. Prayers and love to his family and friends.
Fin Smith
October 25, 2018
So sorry for the passing of Dr. Williamson. He was truly a great Doctor and I loved knowing that he was still into Rock and Roll.
Rev David W Peters
October 25, 2018
He was one of those truly great doctors with a deep knowledge of each person he cared for. He will be greatly missed by each of those who called him my doctor. May he Rest In Peace from his labors.
ART SAMSON
October 25, 2018
he has been my doctor for over 30 years and I consider him a friend who was always concerned about me and we would talk sports during my visits. A truly great man.
Monica Montoya
October 24, 2018
Dr Williamson was a true family doctor. He would always inquire about the health of my husband during my visit. He said we worked too hard. Well Dr Williamson , I hope you are surrounded by the music you love. Monica Montoya
Wil Westerlund
October 24, 2018
What a Man!!
I meet my doc in the mid 80s he was so nice to me and cared for me ever since then with his great medical knowledge and great caring attitude I truly - truly will miss him
My Best wishes go to his family
God Bless
John Gregorio
October 24, 2018
A great man and the world was lucky to have him. RIP Doc
Esther Villarreal
October 24, 2018
Dr. Williamson, you touched the lives of many with your care. Your kindness and calm demeanor will not be forgotten. Thank you for caring for me and my husband. You will be missed.
Sanford Peck
October 24, 2018
I was a pathologist at, then, Presbyterian Hospital when John did his internship and residency there. He was one of my favorites because of his outstanding medical ability, knowledge, curiosity and pleasant demeanor. I tried hard to recruit him into our residency than and was disappointed when he decided on Internal Medicine. Our loss was the gain of all of his patients. I remained so highly impressed by him as a clinician that I recommended at least 2 very close family members and several friends to see him as patients. Rest in peace my friend, I hope I get to see you again.
Charlie Pride
October 24, 2018
Thank you for the many years of care!!
T Dobbins
October 24, 2018
Dr John Williamson... my doctor for over 20 years...
Caring & Truely Concerned Person... he never rushed me out of his office...
always listening & making sure I was doing well physically and mentally...
I will definitely miss YOU... as there is no other that can even compare...
My Condolences to the family ...
Marsha Hasegawa
October 23, 2018
After 27+ years of being my respected, caring, professional, compassionate doctor, I will miss the irreplaceable Dr. John Williamson
olly Bowers
October 23, 2018
Dr. Williamson was my doctor for over 20 years and became a trusted friend. He cared as much about your emotional well being and always wanted to know how you were really doing, on all levels. I loved his framed album covers from the 60s and early 70s ... they made me feel like I was at my best buddy's house in high school. I will miss him and dear Sandra so much.
Bruce Fineman
October 22, 2018
John,
I will miss you. You were a Great
Person, Friend and Doctor.
Bruce Fineman
Amanda Thorson
October 22, 2018
Dr. Williamson was my doctor for over 15 years. When he called, he always said, "Hey Mandi, it's your doc..." - he was always so kind, and positive. I will miss him dearly and I don't know if I will ever find a doctor compared to him. My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Williamson, his family and friends in this very hard time.
Lorraine Hutcheson
October 22, 2018
Dr. Williamson was my late Mother and Fathers physician and mine for a short time- we found him knowledgeable and incredibly insightful and kind. He became a real friend to my father and was just at his funeral in late January.
I am so sad that his life was cut short but he ministered and served well his devoted patients. May you rest in eternal peace.
Lorraine Tuthill Hutcheson
Clif Croan
October 22, 2018
Dr. Williamson, John, was one of the kindest and most caring of people. His dedication to care changed many lives for the better, myself included He was a model of a true and good person. Until the day his family and friends are all re-unified, many blessings and condolences.
Candace Jenkins
October 20, 2018
Dr. Williamson was the only doctor that I have been to for almost a decade. Never have I stayed with a Dr so long, and I would drive 45 minutes for my appointments with him. He's was helpful, full of knowledge, and I just loved his attitude. My family is praying for his, as he will be missed deeply by the community of his patients as well. This is a tragic loss for all of us, including the medical community. He will be missed by us all.
Jennifer Shearer
October 19, 2018
I just heard about the doctors passing today and i am heartbroken. He has always been there to comfort and help me in any way that was needed. To his family and colleagues he was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed.
Bob Thompson
October 18, 2018
John, was my Doctor for almost three decades; his kindness ,attitude and professionalism were absolutely phenomenal. He shepherded me through my ups and downs. I was blessed every time I was in his office to see him. He became more than my doctor , he was a dear friend! I miss him more than words can express.
God Bless You John
Bob Thompson
Geralfine Hughed
October 16, 2018
God bles you And Your family. Kept my family gong because of Your care
Raymond Rico
October 16, 2018
Dr Williamson was more then a Doctor to me he was a very friend this Man has been good to me
and my family I have been going to him for 35 years and he has taking care of me. I will miss
him and my prayer go out to his family . he will be Missed.
Susan Broyles
October 16, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Williamson was a kind and gentle soul, a great gift to those of us who were his patients. I will miss him.
Ra Rasheed
October 16, 2018
Today was a super sad day! My heart has been so heavy all day. I stopped by your office for an impromptu visit and I heard the awful news. Rest In Peace, Doctor. You were truly amazing and thank you for always being so kind and so personable with me. You were more than my doctor. You gave advice like a father! I will miss you :( my thoughts of comfort and condolences are with your grieving family.
Ra Rasheed
October 15, 2018
I will miss you Dr Williamson. You were not only a good physician but you were wonderful humble man.
My deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of thier dear loved one.
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