John Christian Roos M.D.

ROOS, John Christian, - Passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 90 years of age, due to age related causes. He was born on August 8, 1918, in Los Angeles, California, to Alfred and Catherine Roos. Dr. Roos enjoyed nature, plants, camping, back packing and hiking. His special interest was the study of botany, discovering several new species of plants in SE California while on his outdoor explorations. He was still climbing 11,000-foot mountains at the age of 85 and continued his interest of nature at his home after his retirement.Dr. Roos attended La Sierra University and Pacific Union College for his undergraduate studies. He earned his M.D. degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1944, and then immediately joined the Army as a Battalion Surgeon in the 540th Field Artillery Battalion. He served in France in World War II. In 1947 he fell in love and married Lucille J. Parks a nurse at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Roos specialized in Pathology medicine. He practiced in Loma Linda and Hemet, California, and then in Roseburg, Oregon. In Roseburg he practiced at the Douglas Community Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and the Roseburg V.A. Hospital retiring in 1988. He spent many years serving the community as a Medical Examiner here in Douglas County as well as in California. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lucille; his children, Philip Roos of Loma Linda, California and Catherine Johns of Dexter, Oregon and was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Roos, of Roseburg Oregon. He was blessed by having six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Gifts in John's memory can be sent to the Myrtle Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church, Better Living Center Building Fund, 325 Spruce St. Myrtle Creek, OR 97457 Private services are being held at the Roseburg National Cemetery.