David Haskin M.D.

HASKIN, David, MD - San Francisco native and physician, David Haskin, died October 12, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Doctor Haskin was educated at University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago and Yale University. He served in the Philippines during the second World War. He earned his Masters degree and Medical degree in Chicago and returned to the Bay Area to practice pediatrics. He served as Chief of Pediatrics, Chief and Vice Chief of the Medical Staff at St. Luke's where he was also a member of the Board. He gave unstintingly of his time to "his" hospital and was respected and loved by his colleagues and patients. Haskin was a member of the San Francisco medical community for over 50 years. Doctor Haskin was an avid sailor and, for years, kept a boat on San Francisco Bay where he both raced and enjoyed day sailing with his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Gretchen; his younger brother, Ernest; his daughters, Kathy and Jane; and his step-daughter, Claudia Baker who is with the American Embassy in Paraguay. There will be no formal services. Donations in his name may be made to the St. Luke's Hospital Foundation.