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Jonathan Vogel Obituary

JONATHAN CARL VOGEL (Age 56)
On Saturday, October 30, 2010. Beloved husband of Betsy Falloon; father of Eleanor (Nora), Hannah and Max; son of Elvira (Vera) and the late Martin Vogel; brother of Rick, Kay and Lyn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and a large extended family. Funeral services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD on Monday, November 1 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Cancer Association at www.kidneycancer.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Vogel

77 Entries

Victoria Hampshire and Bob Balaban

October 25, 2022

Not a year passes that Bob and I don't think about John and his big happy smile, his kindness to his colleagues, participation in recreational activities outside of work, the love he showed his family, and the animals he worked with. I hope the family is well these days. Tory Hampshire

Jennifer Dharamsi

October 25, 2020

Dear Betsy, your wonderful husband Dr. Jonathan Vogel was instrumental in serving as my PI and mentor in 2006-2007 at the NIH along my journey towards becoming a board-certified dermatologist. The year I spent working on skin cancer and hair biology with him was one of the most important and foundational years of my training. Flash forward many years, I have now been in clinical practice in Texas for over eight years and am grateful every day for his mentorship in helping me to achieve my dreams and live out my calling. I know I am very blessed to have crossed paths with the incredible Dr. Vogel, whose legacy lives on not only though his family, but through the many physicians and scientists who only reached their full
potential under his tutelage.

Victoria Hampshire

October 25, 2020

Dear Betsy: There is not a year that passes that I think of John. He was one of the most engaging smart and kind people I knew in science and in life. Bob and I send our thoughts your way. Tory and Bob Balaban.

Alexander Enk

October 28, 2019

Dear Betsy,
although it has already been 9 years since Jon's passing away, your memories must still be fresh. I will always remember Jon as a wonderful teacher and good friend that introduced me to American culture like no one else.
Best wishes
Alexander

Uli Hengge (his first fellow at NIH)

November 18, 2010

Dear Betsy-Nora, Hannah and Max
I just got the sad news of Jon's passing. My fingers are shaking while I am writing this line
So positive he was- always full of support and a joy to work with and be around him. He has told me so much about molecular biology. He was responsible for making the US experience (3.5 years) some of the best time in my life. I will never forget him and be grateful ;
I will include the VOGELS in my prayers.

November 16, 2010

To the Vogel Family
We were very sad to learn of the passing of Jonathan. Such a bright and wonderful young man. I am very proud to have been his third and fourth grade teacher. A bright candle has been extinguished all too soon. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Wayne and Jody Dobbs

Anne Chiaviello

November 15, 2010

Dear Betsy,

It is with sadness that I write. Gene and I are so very sorry to have heard about Jon's passing. Although it has been many years since we last spent time together, we always thought of Jon as one of those very few bright people who was dedicated to his dreams. His warmth and kindness will be remembered. My heartfelf prayers are with you and your children.

Andrea Ipsen

November 13, 2010

Dear Betsy, Nora, Hannah and Max,

I just heard the tragic news from Sandra and would like to express my heartfelt sympathy with all of you. One of the things I remember best of him is how he would with endless and amazing patience explain the ongoings of the world to his then little children. One time, he stood outside in the dark with Hannah on his arms and showed her all the stars in the sky and answered all her questions - it looked like a perfect father/daughter-moment. Moments he shared with all his kids...
I wish you all the best for the future - I think of you.

Jennifer Warner Dharamsi

November 10, 2010

I am very saddened hear of the loss of Dr. Vogel, who has been an incredible mentor to me over the years. The year I spent in his lab at the NIH (2006-2007) was highly rewarding, and it was wonderful having such a genuinely caring person as my PI. He was a remarkable and highly gifted human being and someone who I will always remember fondly. It was a blessing to have him in my life.

Christine King Giattina

November 8, 2010

Besty
I just heard about Jonathan, and I am so sorry for your loss. Jonathan and I were first cousins born in the same year, and I have many great memories of family get-togethers at various Schneider family homes and farms.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrew Shubin

November 7, 2010

Dr. Vogel never ceased to amaze me with his nuturing nature, good humor, and passion to mentor others. He truely cared about the development, both personal and professional, of those he worked with.

November 7, 2010

Betsy,
Debbie and I want you to know we fondly remember our time with you and Jon and are sorry to hear of your loss. For some reason I had thought of Jon last month and emailed to arrange a time to visit but it never got scheduled. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Steve Hinrichs

Stewart Wessel

November 6, 2010

Dear Vogel Children,
I knew your father as a little boy, a high school friend and as a comrade on an extended trip by pick-up truck from Carlyle, Illinois to SanFrancisco when we were 19 years old. You are surely proud of what a great man he became as an adult, but I remember him as a great friend who was kind, smart, and fun to be around. Remembering those days makes me wish that I could see my friend one more time. Like you, I am proud to have had him as a part of my life those many years ago.
My sympathies and best wishes.

My Deepest Sympathy

Renita Shelton

November 5, 2010

Betsy,

No words can express my shock when I heard the news. I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you begin the healing process. I am sending my heartfelt thoughts, sympathy and love to you and your family.

With his lab members, 4/23/2008

Renuka Limgala

November 5, 2010

jordan yarett

November 5, 2010

Dear Betsy and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May your husband's memory be for a blessing.

November 3, 2010

Dear Betsy, Nora, Hannah and Max,
I have been in shock since hearing of Jon's diagnosis and the beautiful church service has nudged me into some degree of acceptance that indeed, Jon has gone on to a good place. I won't say that he has gone on to a better place as I can't imagine a beter place for him than being with all of you, whom he so dearly loved. I will never forget the children's beautiful singing voices that got all of us to participate at the Christmas parties, even those of us who could not carry a tune.
I did not see Jon daily at work but he was always there when I needed an explantion of some basic science question. I sought him out for those questions because his explanations were so lucid and he was never impatient or condescending. I am sure that this is no surprise to you but the children in particular will always remember and be proud of what a good person their Dad was. Such memories are comforting at surprisingly odd times.
I am afraid that I will now hold the honor of being the last to come to any meeting. I always banked on Jon to outdo me! There is something to be said for not being ruled by the clock.
Betsy, you said it all when you said that you were grateful for the time that you had with him. So are we.

Fondly,
Maria Turner

elaine sloand

November 3, 2010

Jonathan was always willing to help advise on research techniques and provide supplies without expecting anything back He was a gifted scientist and a great person

Manabu Ohyama

November 3, 2010

Jon opened the door for stem cell and hair follicle biology to me. He was a great mentor, an admirable man, an ideal father figure and a teacher of fountain pen. I will miss him very much. Sharing a room at Cordon conference in Switzerland is now a good old memory.

Barbara Vonderhaar

November 2, 2010

I came to know Jon at the NCI through our mutual scientific interests. We served on several committees together. I was always impressed with his scientific accomplishments and insights. But I will remember him most for his calm and gentle nature. He had a natural grace that positively affected all with whom he interacted. At the NIH this is indeed a rare characteristic. It was my honor to have known him. He will be missed.

Marc Levin

November 2, 2010

Dear Betsy and family,
Jon was loved and respected by all of us who were fortunate to share our residency with him. He will always be remembered for who he was and what he did. I hope you find comfort in knowing that even those of us who have had few opportunities to interact directly with you and Jon share in your grief. We will keep you and Jon in our prayers. Marc and Debbie

Lynn Cornelius

November 2, 2010

To the Vogel family,
It is with the heaviest heart that I received the sad news of Jonathan's passing. In recent years, we communicated often about life and academics, both on a personal note, and also as it related to his former training at Barnes. It is impossible to relate how much he will be missed by all of his friends and colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Bob Siegel

November 2, 2010

Dear Betsy and family,
The word is just now starting to filter through Jon's former colleagues at Barnes. I was heartbroken to hear the news. Although we did not maintain much of a relationship after our housestaff years, I did keep tabs a bit through your brother--in-law Lee when I saw him at conferences. Jon was a model physician and as compassionate an individual I have ever had the pleasure to work with, not only then , but ever since. He was soft spoken but eloquent, kind and always a good friend. My condolences to you and your family and to Lee and Judy as well.

Andrea Ponsor

November 2, 2010

Dear Betsy,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you and your family will find comfort in wonderful memories and the suppport of your family and friends.

Alexander Enk

November 2, 2010

Dear Betsy,
Monika and I were shocked by the news of Jon's death last weekend. Jon was not only an old friend, but in my "start-up" days as a scientist a great mentor! I will miss him and the long discussion on science, politics, and the economy (with a lot of friendly "fights")!
Our sincerest thoughts are with you and your family now!
Alexander and Monika Enk

John Friedrichsmeyer

November 2, 2010

Dear Betsy and family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Nothing can really prepare us for these times. We pray that you find comfort and peace in knowing how much Jon was loved and how much he loved all of you.

I remember Jon at our many Vogel get-together's back in Posey Illinois. He was a fierce competitor at board games and at Pinnacle (he got that from his father). He was also a very hard worker. We would see him sitting at the table studying medical books and getting ready for another exam. He was an example to all of us who would be going to college after him and showed us what it takes to be successful. Jon, like the rest of his cousins, enjoyed engaging in discussions of difficult topics (we emulated our aunts and uncles) but always debated nicely and with a smile. I miss those days and I will always treasure the time spent with him.

Our prayers are with all of you.

John, Shauna, Derek and Kyla
Friedrichsmeyer

Ron Schneider

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Jon's passing. I am one of Jon's many cousins on the Schneider side. While it has been a long time since I saw him (maybe way back to when we were both kids visiting Grandma Schneider in Lenzburg, IL), his Mom, sister Lyn and our mutual Aunt Vi kept us informed at the Schneider family reunions about Jon's activities and we knew he was a high achiever with a great family of his own. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Ron and Connie Schneider

Jean-Philippe Therrien

November 1, 2010

To me, Jon modeled what a devoted husband, father, scientist and mentor was.

Busy is an understatement. Despite his busy schedule as in running to attend a meeting or to pick up his children…once he was available in the office, he showed the same consideration by dedicating the needed time to talk with us about science and other issues.

He was truly a caring, supportive and generous person, who wanted to make sure that all his fellows were doing well.

Jon loved to bet and he was really good at it… I can tell since I had to pay him so many sodas!!!

Jon will be missed by all-the scientific community, his friends, and his family. We will feel the loss too. I am sure Jon will now take care of us from his new home.

Our sincerest thoughts are with you Betsy, Nora, Hannah, and Max.

Condolences,

JP and family.

We will miss you Jon!

November 1, 2010

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy, Nora, Hanna, and Max,

I was so saddened to hear of Jon's passing and regretted that I had lost touch with him over the last decade. He was of course a great scientist but as many have already said, what I remember most about him was his kindness and empathy. He also had a healthy dose of humor. He was without doubt a favorite person in the animal facility as well as the research lab. There was not a time that he visited that he did not tell me how the children and you were doing, what was new and there was no question that he embraced all that we all aspire in the way of friendship, love, and courage in the face of adversity.

My all of your future days be filled with warm memories of him.

Tory and Bob Balaban

Barbara Sarshik

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,
I was so sorry to learn of Jon's passing. You and your family have my most heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Wolfgang Pfuetzner

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,
Jon’s death has torn a deep hole in my heart. His warmth, gentleness and generocity made me feel home when I came to his lab as a fellow. During that time he became more than just a mentor to me, and I feel that I have lost a valued friend and a wonderful person. Many fond memories, his humor and curiosity, his deep interest in the people around him and how they felt, recollections of fascinating, endless conversations during long car drives and as a room made on congress trips – they will stay with me like the note he left me when I went back to Germany: “Please come back!” These words are in my mind today, as if I could say them to Jon, still not be able to grasp what has happened.
Betsy, my thoughts are with you, Nora, Henna and Max, I know that you four were always the most important people for him, and I wish you well.
Yours, Wolfgang

Lílian Soares

November 1, 2010

Jon will always be remembered as a friend of endless kindness and gentle heart His greatest gesture was to perpetuate love and solidarity.

Joci Spector

November 1, 2010

Betsy,

I was so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. From the service today it is clear you have the love and support of a beautiful family and close community. My thoughts are with you, Nora, Hannah, and Max.

Josip Blonder

November 1, 2010

I was saddened to hear about Jon’s passing. Jon was the most gentle and sensible people to be around, making everyone else have a good time doing research or dealing with personal matters. I will always remember the time we spent together as colleagues-collaborators and friends. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Josip Blonder

Zela Lazarova

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,
I knew Jon for almost twenty years since I started to work at NIH as a fellow. I will keep forever in my mind the beautiful memories of Christmas parties where everybody was merry, and children as well as adults sang the songs. Jon was there and seeing you and the children was always a pleasure. Jon was a great scientist but what I remember most is his interactions with people who needed his help. I will never forget his continuous support to Ruth Beth in her fight with breast cancer. He will be missed by everybody that knew him.
Dear Betsy, Nora, Hannah and Max, please accept my sincere sympathy in the time of your sorrow.
Zela Lazarova and Joe Lazar

Dr. Jay Robbins

November 1, 2010

To the Vogel Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, son and brother. May the sweet memories you share bring you comfort and peace.
Dr. Jay & Mrs. Joan Robbins

Kevin Cooper

November 1, 2010

Jon was a treasure who came into the dermatology world bringing advanced ideas and innovation to the forefront of practicality. A wonderful person who was very generous of his time and mentoring skills for students that came his way from all over. A kind spirit who we will all miss.

Patricia Walker

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy, Nora, Hannah and Max,

It is with sadness that I write this note to share my condolences with you at the passing of Jon. What a sad thing to lose him at such a young age. It is so shocking and such a loss for everyone. The dermatology community and the NIH family will miss him. He was always upbeat and positive and truly loved both his work and his family life. It was my pleasure to be one of Jon’s first fellows at the NIH. I worked in Jon’s lab from 1993-1997. During that time Nora and Hannah were just little girls and Max was born. Max, Hannah and Nora your Dad adored you all. Max, I remember the day you were born…well, I’m sure you know how proud your Dad was to have a son. Betsy, you were always the center of Jon’s world. How wonderful to have been so loved by someone who was so good. It is funny as I look back, many of my most vivid memories of Jon and my time at the NIH are less about "the science “ and more about our discussions about life and life balance. Jon wanted a balance. He was making a conscious decision to have both a meaningful family life and career. While I have not kept in close contact with Jon the past several years it appears that he managed to do both.

For me, Jon Vogel was both a friend and a mentor. He had balance in his life. While his days on this earth were far too short, he did leave a wonderful legacy. Jon will be missed.

With Sympathy, Patty Walker

Paul Khavari

November 1, 2010

Jon's integrity, humanity, warmth, love of science, humility, and humor live in my memory and our family will remember him and his family in our prayers.

Lauren Anderson

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerilyn Rogin

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,
Although I never had the good fortune and pleasure to meet Jon, I continue to pray for both of you and the children. You were so lucky and blessed to have each other.

Neal Epstein

November 1, 2010

Jon and I went to medical school together. We would only see each other in passing, at NIH, but one year ago, I called on him and he was very kind and helpful to me. The same gentle fellow he was known to be in medical school. I am so very sorry.

Xin Xin Quan

November 1, 2010

Dear Dr. Vogel,
I know you are now in the heaven watching us with smiling. I wish I had told you that you are the most charming boss I've ever had. You suddenly left leaves me a heartache no one can heal, but your love and care leaves me a memory no one can steal.

Teh Jeang

November 1, 2010

Jon and I started at the NIH in George Khoury's lab the same year. Jon worked with Gilbert Jay, and I worked with George. He got there a few months before I did. When I arrived Jon was great in helping me get adjusted. I will always remember his thoughtful, gentle and collegial personality. He will be missed.

Veena Kapoor

November 1, 2010

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy.

Erwin Tschachler

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy
I met Jon in 1988, when we both were at the NIH and we had a scientific collaboration going on then. We stayed in regular contact also after I left NIH and went back to Austria and we started to work on different fields. Simply because he had become a friend, someone with whom it was good to chat about our families, about politics, the economic situation and about the quality of the beer in Chicago and life as such. I was shocked when he told me the news about his disease earlier this year in Atlanta and I was shocked when I learned about his passing away by a mail from Mark.
I will miss Jon and my thoughts are with you and the kids.
With my warmest greetings from Vienna; Austria
Erwin Tschachler

Veena Kapoor

November 1, 2010

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy.

Maria Verardi

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy,
My prayers are with you and your children in your sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in the good memories of your life together.

Ying Xiao

November 1, 2010

Dr. Vogel is more than a mentor to me. I just want to be a ostrich to believe he is still with us. Too many good memories within 2 years. He would wave his hand in a very elegant way to say hello in stead of turning around when I was following him. I don’t want to emphasize how great he did to mentor me for sure of my success but these unforgettable moments. His smile, his nice yellow shirt, his always asking “Ying, is everything ok?” will be my memory forever.

Carol Thiele

November 1, 2010

Jon was a terrific scientist and a dear colleague. We shall miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Harvey Klein

November 1, 2010

Sincere condolences to the family.Jon was a superb scientist and a wonderful person.

Keisha Martin

November 1, 2010

Dr. Vogel will be greatly missed here in the Dermatology Branch, my sincere condolences to the Vogel family.

November 1, 2010

Jonathan was a very special person. His generosity, openess, humor and scientific intuitiveness will be sorely missed in the scientific community.He truely was a " Man for All Seasons".
My prayers are with you all

David Salomon, NCI

Tim Veenstra

November 1, 2010

While I will think of Jon as a great scientist, what I will truly remember foremost is the quality of person that he was. Jon's kindness and care for others was evident in his daily life. He will be missed by all who ever had the privilege of meeting him.

November 1, 2010

Dear Mrs Vogel :
I have just heard of the very sad news. Jonathan taught in the skin course that I organized at MGH for many years, and I always had very nice interactions with him. He was very inspirational both in his work and as a person. A very fine colleague who will be greatly missed.
I am close in prayer with you and your family at this difficult moment.

Paolo Dotto
Department of Biochemistry,University of Lausanne, Switzerland
and
Cutaneous Biology Research Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
Charlestown, MA 02129

Masayuki Amagai

November 1, 2010

It was a shock to hear that Jon passed away so suddenly. I still cannot digest what has happened. I have many fond memories with him at various occasions, such as at the meeting, parties, nice restaurants, and hot spring inn in Japan. We had a wonderful time when Jon and Nora visited us for a week in 2007. Jon was such a wonderful person. I will miss him very much.

Angela Herb

November 1, 2010

Dear Betsy, dear Nora, dear Hannah, dear Max,

I was very sad to hear about Jon's passing and I wish I could help you to take away the pain.

He was such a wonderful person - he always cared so much about you guys and he was a great AuPair-Dad.

I will never forget his conversations with you kids. He always tried to be easeful and more than fair - he always was eager to teach you something new. His manner of talking to you kids was a completely new experience for me and I adored him for that.

I wish you the strenght of being able looking back with a smile in your faces and with a feeling of deep love in your hearts - without sensing the pain.

Feel very warmly ambraced, also from my family, in particular from Andrea & Anika.

Rick (and Debbie) Werner

November 1, 2010

Betsy,
I can't believe Jon is gone. While he and I unfortunately hadn't crossed paths recently, I always greatly enjoyed our encounters over the years, particularly back to the soccer days. He always had a huge smile and a kind word. He was a really good man and I will miss him.

Isaac Brownell

October 31, 2010

Sincere condolences on your loss. Jon was a good man, a far-thinking scientist and a stalwart colleague. He will be greatly missed.

Lizbeth Levinson

October 31, 2010

Dear Betsy:

I am so so sorry for your loss and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your children. I know that you lost your father much too young, and I am so sorry that your children have to walk that same path. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ying Xiao

October 31, 2010

Dr. Vogel is more than a mentor to me. I just want to be a ostrich to believe he is still with us. Too many good memories within 2 years. He has grabbed discussion time to tell me how to choose a car instead of discussing project. He made me promise him not to drive during the big snow in 2009 winter. He knocked on my office door to say hello, and the last knock is to show his new hair cut after the chemotherapy, I told him it was nice, “I am surprised some people like this” he said. He treated me just like a kid, once I climbed onto the bench to get something and said to him “I am taller than you”, he smiled and replied, “Yes, for a while.” He made a rule to pay me 5 cents per minute for late for the weekly meeting, and now he took away my dream to become a millionaire. He would wave his hand in a very elegant way to say hello in stead of turning around when I was following him. I don’t want to emphasize how great he did to mentor me for sure of my success but these unforgettable moments. His smile, his nice yellow shirt, his always asking “Ying, is everything ok?” will be my memory forever.

Renuka Limgala

October 31, 2010

Dr.Vogel has been a wonderful PI to me. His enthusiasm, encouragement, scientific input and open mind guided me all through my time at NIH. I shall miss him immensely. I offer my deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family.

Jeff Green

October 31, 2010

Dear Betsy,
This is a great tragedy that has shocked me and saddens me deeply. Jon was truly a special person whom we all respected greatly as a scientist and especially as a Mensch. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jeff Green

Steve Holland

October 31, 2010

Judy,

I am so sorry to hear about Jon. I always enjoyed seeing him around the NIH and especially enjoyed our chats about projects around hair stem cells and the vagaries of NIH life. He was a great guy and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carmen Serna

October 31, 2010

Betsy, Hannah, Max, and Nora,
Our deepest sympathy.
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Katie Evans and Carmen Serna

October 31, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God bless.

The Vogels
Dave, Julie, Wayne & Kevin

carole sztalryd woodle

October 31, 2010

We are sad to hear your terrible loss. All our thoughts are with you and your wonderful children.
With love,
The Woodle and Sztalryd families,
Martin, Carole, Tarah, Sam and Regine

Sally Sachar

October 31, 2010

Betsy,
I was so saddened and shocked to hear about Jon's death. The last time I saw you, I think was on the Crescent Trail and it's been a very long time, many months. You are in Rob's and my thoughts during this difficult time. Warmly and with love,
Sally

Jim Friedrichsmeyer

October 31, 2010

We were shocked by the news of Jon's passing. We wish we could say or do something to remove the pain and loss you are feeling. It hurts to lose a loved one so suddenly. We do know they are with the Lord and they are no longer in any pain. We will meet again one day in heaven with the Lord for the greatest reunion. We will remember you in our prayers. We wish we could be there to help you in your time of need. We will remember you in our prayers and thoughts. We had just read the news on our email this afternoon. We will miss Jon very much and we will pass his memory on the next generation for he is such a great man.

May the Lord Bless and Keep you in His Love.

With all our love,

The Friedrichsmeyer Family
Jim, Annette, Sarah and Emily

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

John 11:25

Alec Szparaga

October 31, 2010

Max,
I am so sorry for your loss, if you need any help or someone to talk to you please get in touch with me
Sorry,
Alec Szparaga

Kathy Russo

October 31, 2010

Betsy:

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Kathy Russo

Kathy Kelly

October 31, 2010

Jon has been one of my favorite colleagues at NIH. From our first discussions of our common interests in prostate cancer and stem cells, I thought of Jon as a friend. I valued his scientific insights but also his natural and warm nature. I rarely have long phone conversations, but somehow Jon could keep a wonderful conversation going for an hour! Jon often spoke of his family with love and pride. I will very much miss him.

October 31, 2010

The Owen Family, Bob, Linda, Alex and Elizabeth

Kim Yancey

October 31, 2010

With sincere sympathy,
Kim, Cindy, Matt, Megan, and Jackson Yancey

John Stanley

October 31, 2010

Jon was a wonderful colleague and person. I will miss him very much. Besides his great interest and enthusiasm for science, I also fondly remember how proud he was that Betsy could buy him such nice ties on the street. He also pointed out that his ties were as nice as mine but were a fraction of the price! He was just a wonderful person.

October 31, 2010

Jon is such a powerful man, both intellectually and physically. Our circle of friends and neighbors includes those who are obvious successes in the secular world, who have attained status in business and government, who hold the highest academic credentials, and whose mere presence can make those who have not acquired similar benchmarks feel small and inconsequential.
Jon's professional accomplishments were equal if not superior to many, and yet he made people around him feel like they mattered. He had every reason to be pretentious, and yet never displayed an iota of such behavior. He chose to HELP people with his research. He chose to spend countless hours in the lab to make a difference and not just dollars.
His power emanated not just from his dominant physical presence, but from a grounded moral certitude.
We’re not saying that when he spoke pointedly that he was a bit like Charleton Heston ordering the Red Sea to part, but it was pretty darn close. Like biblical figures (the good ones,) Jon’s spirituality answered questions where others are sometimes left wondering.
And for those left behind there will be many days and nights wondering, missing, and longing for afternoons gathering pecans, penultimate games of Risk on the Cape, or just a glimpse of a figure running with grace and a natural athleticism.
We will wonder, but Jon does not. He is home, but his spirit is in all he touched during a purposeful and full, yet entirely too brief life amongst us.

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