Dr. John Weldon Mace M.D.

1938 - 2022 Dr. John Weldon Mace, MD, passed away on May 25th, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with illness. John was born in 1938 at home in Buena Vista, Virginia. He was the only son, with seven sisters. John graduated from Columbia Union College in 1960 and entered the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. In 1962 he met and married his wife of 60 years, Janice Marie Koerber. In 1963 John joined the United States Navy and graduated from medical school in 1964. John went on to become a pediatric endocrinologist and left the Navy in 1970 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. John and Janice had three children (Karin, John, and James) and moved the family to Redlands, California in 1972. In 1975 John became a Professor of Medicine and the Chairman of the Pediatric Department at Loma Linda University Medical Center, a position he served until 2003. A humble and gentle leader, John worked tirelessly for many years toward the establishment of the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in 2003. John served the people of the Inland Empire as a practicing pediatric endocrinologist for 50 years, retiring last year at the age of 83 only due to failing health. John gave his life to the treatment of sick children and was known to say "if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life." Dr. Mace died peacefully surrounded by his family at home and is survived by his beloved wife Janice, his three children and their spouses, and 11 grandchildren. A faithful Christian and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, the family is comforted John is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trinity Church at 1551 Reservoir Rd., in Redlands CA 92374, on June 4th at 3:00pm.