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Dr. James Allan Soderberg

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Northwestern University University of Chicago

James Soderberg Obituary

Dr. James A. Soderberg passed away at his home in Los Gatos, CA on November 3, 2023 at the age of 74. He was the Son of the late Mary and Gordon Soderberg of Greenville, SC. Survivors include: Brother John G. Soderberg (Dennice) of Colorado Springs, CO and Brother Thomas A. Soderberg of Atlanta, GA; Nephews Ryan P. Soderberg (Alyson Riley) of Dillon, CO and Matthew J. Soderberg (Jessica) of Boulder, CO; extended Soderberg and Phillips family members and many wonderful neighbors and friends. Dr. Soderberg graduated from Northwestern University (Phi Beta Kappa) and the University of Chicago Medical School. He completed his internship at the University of Chicago and did his residency at the University of CA - San Diego. He was a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente - San Jose, CA for 39 years and retired in 2017. As a pediatrician, he had a loyal patient and family following and he served two-plus generations of children from the same families. He resided in Los Gatos, CA for 43 years. Over the years he was a "Father" to five wonderful Golden Retrievers: Rowdy, Rascal, Max, Cooper I and Cooper II. They brought much joy to his life. He was a member of The Garden Conservancy and Friends of Filoli.A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2024.

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Published by Mercury News from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries

Howard Cohen

February 5, 2024

Jim was a peds resident at the University of Chicago when I was a neonatology fellow. Once time when I was walking out to the parking lot outside Wyler, Jim was out there with a gray cat that had come to him. He didn´t want it but I had another gray cat at home so I took him home. We named him after Jim. Soderburg. We had him for years with us thru my first to jobs. Wonderful cat and a good story because of his name. Always reminded me of Jim who I thought was a lovely young man.

I also thought I saw him at the start of a Boston Marathon in the early 1990s. I didn´t ask and always wondered about it.
I am ver sorry for your loss. Sent a photo of our Golden. Huxley.

Dr. Chynna Bantug

December 8, 2023

Dr. Soderberg was a beloved friend, colleague and mentor to many of us in the Pediatrics Department at Kaiser San Jose Medical Center. He had great organizational skills and was the one that set up our department for our sports form completion workflow. It was always a pleasure visiting his well decorated office that seemed more like a spa as it was always clean and decorated with beautiful plants. He was a kind and caring person. He made a positive impact to his patients, their families and the department. He will be missed dearly.

Barbara Park

December 7, 2023

Dr Soderberg was My Friend, I will miss him. We worked together for over 35 years and we went through the many changes of Kaiser San Jose's from it's early years. He was always Patient and Kind and I could talk to him about everything. I can not think of one negative thing or memory of him. After he retired I would on occasion visit him at his home and take him a treat I had baked and always ask him what he would like me to bring next time, his last request was for My Egg Salad that he loved but I never got a chance to bring it to him.
Thanks for Your Friendship, Love and Advice Jim
Until We Meet Again
Barbara

Diane M

December 6, 2023

Dr. Soderberg was a wonderful Doctor to my 4 kids and 2 of my grandkids. They all loved him. He was knowledgeable, kind and great with kids and adults. May he rest in Peace.

Diane M

December 6, 2023

Dr. Soderberg was a wonderful Doctor to all 4 of my children and 2 of my Grandsons. The kids all loved him . RIP

Stephanie Lansdown (McKissick)

December 6, 2023

Dr. Soderberg was my pediatrician from the time I was born until I was 18. When I had children of my own I chose to have him as their pediatrician as well until he retired. We loved him and he will be greatly missed!!

Karen Caprista RN

November 21, 2023

I had the pleasure of having worked with Dr Soderberg as he was our liaison in Pediatric advice many decades ago.He was an amazing doctor,always professional,knowledgeable ,and kind to the nursing staff.I also had the pleasure of having him be my children´s Pediatrician.So sorry to hear of his passing.He will be missed.

The Kalogrides Family

November 20, 2023

Dr. Soderberg was our pediatrician for many years. He was kind, patient, supportive and always helpful. He was the best in every way. Our "kids" are now 35 and 42 years old but he was always remembered. He was a person of great value.
Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
May he rest eternally in peace.

Susan Cremins

November 20, 2023

Our condolences to all who knew Dr. Soderberg. He was our children´s pediatrician since they were born. He was always knowledgeable, gentle and caring. He had the best parenting advice too. We are grateful to have had the peace in knowing that our children were in his care.
The Cremins Family

BeaAnne Lynch

November 18, 2023

I am so deeply saddened by this news. I worked with him for years and he was my 3 sons pediatrician. He was so kind and caring. I would hit his office with 3 boys less than 2 years apart in age and they would be quite active to say the least. He never lost patience with me or them. We were at a meeting 20 plus years later and he paid me the most incredible compliment. We were all going around and saying something about ourselves. He said, " I was lucky enough to be Bea Anne Lynch´s Pediatrician." He will forever be remembered in our Family. Bea Anne Lynch

Tony Nespole, MD

November 16, 2023

I recall the day that Jim started working with us in the pediatric department at San Jose. A well-trained physician and loved by his patients and by his colleagues, he was a joy to work with. May God have mercy on his soul.

Sharon Morozumi

November 16, 2023

A decent and kind person. So sad and condolences to his family.

Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills

November 14, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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