James Loren Mack, M.D. August 15, 1936 - October 30, 2010

James (Jim) Loren Mack, M.D., died peacefully on October 30, 2010, after a period of declining health. Jim was born to Walter and Ruth Mack on August 15, 1936, in Sunnyside, Washington. He attended high school at Hill Military Academy in Portland and graduated from the University of Portland in just three years with a degree in general science.

He went on to medical school at St. Louis University, and graduated in 1961. After an internship in Youngstown, Ohio, he served as a captain in the United States Air Force at the Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas.

Following his return to Portland, he completed his residency training at the Portland VA Medical Center and joined the Portland Clinic, where he became a partner and practiced for 30 years as an internist specializing in pulmonary disease. He taught for 15 years at OHSU, and in 1981, he was installed as the president of the St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center medical staff.

Jim met his wife, Marian Scott, a fellow science student, at the University of Portland, and they were married in August 1959. Jim and Marian had five children and enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage. In 1997, Jim and Marian retired to their vacation home at Black Butte Ranch, where they enjoyed golf, bridge and their annual, extended RV trip to points south to visit parks and casinos. Jim was also instrumental in maintaining an association of alumni from Hill Military, and he enjoyed organizing and attending their frequent reunions.

Jim is survived by his wife and four children: Kathy Cooney, Collett Schleiss, Derek (Katherine) Mack and Jennie (Peter) Taschioglou. His daughter, Carey, preceded him in death. He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

Jim worked hard and played hard, and he instilled strong values for work and responsibility in his children. Even with recent illness, he could be found clearing brush, cutting trees and shoveling snow. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club for nearly 38 years, and he enjoyed his workouts, which were usually followed by a vanilla milkshake.

A private interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery Columbarium in Portland.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club at 1849 S.W. Salmon on Sunday, December 19, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Remembrances may be made to the Dr. James L. Mack Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund at the University of Portland.

Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is handling the finals arrangements. Please visit http://www.niswonger-reynolds.com to sign the guest register book for the family.