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Dr. JEAN HICKMAN
On Monday, August 26, 2013 Dr. Jean Hickman. Dr. Jean Hickman worked for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD for over 50 years facilitating grants associated with human health and disease control. She received a certificate of recognition for outstanding service to the scientific community as Scientific Review Administrator for the NIH Tropical Medicine and Parasitology study sections. She received her Ph.D. in biochemistry from American University in the 50's, leading the way for many woman. She loved animals and had been feeding the neighborhood cats in her backyard for decades and took it upon herself to have them neutered. She worked well into her 80's, as she loved her work. She loved gardening and reading mystery novels. She enjoyed going to the movies, theatre and especially British TV sitcoms very dry humor. Most of her time outside of work had been spent taking care of her now deceased sister and mother. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vernon Hickman. She is survived by her nephews and their wives, Carl and Bonnie Ford, James and Claire Ford; nieces Nicole Laskau, Arielle Laskau, and Megan Ford. Relatives and friends are invited to call at Joseph Gawler's Sons, 5130 Wisconsin Ave NW on Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. where services will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.
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September 12, 2013
I worked in the office next to Jean. She was a kind considerate individual. Her sense of humor was one of a kind. Thank you Jean for many good years at NIH. God bless you and yours.
September 9, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful, caring person with a great sense of humor! She will be missed by many friends, colleagues and the scientific community.
September 6, 2013
During my years at CSR/NIH, I had many pleasant intellectual discussions/exchanges with Jean. She was a dedicated scientist, and also one of the most widely read, insightful individuals I have ever met at all levels of NIH. Her knowledge base was so broad, sitting in her office chatting on issues was a delightful break from the routine bureaucratic assignments. Jean was considerate; yet, she had a very high standard of integrity and loved her country. She had always a positive spirit even when she developed some knee problems. I learned so much from her in all these years in areas from science, history, literature, art,politics... I felt very fortunate to be one of her friends. She was a true model.
September 3, 2013
Dr. Hickman was a wonderful human being and a great scientist and a friend of science. She loved science with a passion. It is the end of an era. her wisdom, charm and compassion will endure. I speak for all of the old-timers on TMP Study Section.
Herbert Tanowitz
August 30, 2013
My condolences for your loss. May you find comfort, from family, friends and the God of all comfort. "He is giving support to all who are falling and is raising up all who are bowed down" Psalm 145:14 He will sustain you until that day that he will swallow up death forever.
August 29, 2013
May the wonderful memories of your love one continue to bring you peace and comfort during this time of you sorrow.
August 29, 2013
May you continue to draw strength from the God of all comfort.
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