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JOHNS -- WILLIAM CAMPBELL M.D. Passed away on October 21, 2011. He's now in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Madge; and their children: Donald Johns and his wife Pam Martin of Las Vegas, Nevada and their children: Athena Johns and her husband Johnnemann Nordhagen of San Francisco, California, and Allegra Chambers and her husband Ron and daughter Olive of Oakland, California, Jan Villa of Albuquerque and her children: William Villa of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Ryan Villa and his wife Vanessa and children: Austin, Celeste, and Adalyn of Albuquerque, Lawrence Johns and his wife Nina of Las Vegas, New Mexico and their children: Jennifer Donovan and her husband JJ of Brea, California, and Megan Johns of Yuma, Arizona, and Mia Brink and her husband Keith of Albuquerque and their children: Andrew Goodin and his wife Dani of St. Louis, Missouri, and Abigail Goodin of Las Cruces; He is also survived by his sister Harriet Whiting of Midland, Texas and her children: Kenneth and Douglas. Bill was born in Ames, Iowa on September 4, 1925; his parents were Erwin William Johns, M.D. and Maria Johanna Jongewaard. The family moved for a short time to Fort Collins, Colorado, then to Albuquerque in 1930 where Erwin practiced medicine as a radiologist and internist. Bill attended University Heights Grade School, Monte Vista Grade School, Jefferson Junior High School, Lincoln Junior High School then Albuquerque High School from which he graduated in 1943. Bill was an Eagle Scout; his troop met at the fire station on Central Avenue. He delivered the "Tribune" during his high school years, one of his subscribers being Ernie Pyle. He was an active participant in a young people's organization at the First Presbyterian Church. Before entering the service, Bill had one semester at the University of New Mexico. He enlisted in the Army on June 28, 1943 and entered the service on November 3, 1943 where he served in Company G, 341st Infantry, 86th Division. Bill served overseas for twelve months in France and Germany in the European Theater as a radioman in a rifle company with the 86th Division.. He next served on Luzon and Lubang, Philippine Islands in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was in charge of company communications, of Headquarters platoon and took care of maps for the company commander. He received the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct and Victory medals. On April 20, 1946 he separated from the Army at Fort Bliss, Texas. He and Madge would met annually with his Company G buddies at various locations around the United States for a reunion of a few days. After Bill's honorable discharge, he returned to UNM for two years, then to Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois for one year where he met his future bride, Madge Hazlett. He and Madge married on March 17, 1951 in Chicago during Bill's junior year at Northwestern University School of Medicine. After his graduation, they moved to Kansas City where, in 1952 at the Kansas City General Hospital, he began his internship; he was awarded "Outstanding Intern of the Year". In 1953 he began his obstetric & gynecology residency. During that time two children, Donald William and Janice Ruth, were born. In 1956 the family arrived in Albuquerque where Bill began his practice in obstetrics and gynecology. In 1960 he began an association with Randolph V. Seligman, M.D. and Sam Shortle, M.D. Bill became a diplomat in the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1961; he was a Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a member of the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association, New Mexico Medical Society and American Medical Association. He was a member of the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners and a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards from 1967 to 1972. He was on the active staffs of Presbyterian Hospital Center and St. Joseph Medical Center from 1956 to 1996 and on the staff of the University of New Mexico Hospital from 1956 to 1990. In 1963 he served as president of the staff of Presbyterian Hospital Center. He was chairman of the New Mexico Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists from 1979 to 1983. Bill was presented the Civic Service Award in 1964 by the Albuquerque Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Robins Award for outstanding community service by a physician was given to him by the New Mexico Medical Society in 1970. In 1962 and 1964 Bill was Chairman of the (Dr. Jack) Redman for Congress Committee in New Mexico. He chaired the Albuquerque Cohn for Councilor Committee in 1974. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Medical Political Action Committee (NMPAC) from 1971 to 1987. He served as a commissioner of the Crime Victims Reparation Commission of New Mexico from 1987 to 1991. Bill was a member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque where he was on the Board of Deacons and Session for many years. He was a member of the Ministerial Relations Committee of the Rio Grande Presbytery from 1966 to 1972 and on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Mission Foundation (Arizona and New Mexico United Presbyterian Church USA) from 1973 to 1976. In 1995 Bill became a member of Sandia Presbyterian Church where he was active in the Retired Men's Group Enterprises. Even during his busy medical practice Bill took his family on many vacations throughout the Southwest where they camped in state and national parks, hiked and waterskied. In the winter there were family gatherings on the ski slopes. He was a scuba diver and devised an underwater camera before they were found in stores. He learned to fly fixed-wing aircraft and enjoyed the beauty of this country and Mexico from above. He and Madge traveled to many countries and, during their later years, enjoyed cruises. It's been said that when he delivered each baby he would say "He's winkin' and blinkin!" a reassuring sign that the baby was doing well. He was loved by his patients and many felt a great loss when he retired. When that time came, he took up golf which he enjoyed for many years even when limited by his Parkinson's. More recently, Bill had found much support at the Presbyterian Healthplex where he enjoyed exercising with his Parkinson's group. Bill was a Christian who loved Christ. He prayed that each member of his family would have a similar trust. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial. Pallbearers are sons Don and Larry and grandsons William, Ryan and Andrew. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Salisbury M.D., Chuck Bovard M.D., Ed Johnson M.D., Richard Sauerman M.D., Ronald Cooper M.D., Spiro Vassilopoulos, and nephews Kenneth and Douglas. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte with Pastor Susan Meredith officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandia Presbyterian Church mission projects or the charity of your choice.
        Published on: Sun October 23, 2011