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Douglas Lynn Young
March 31, 1942 - July 6, 2024
Dr. Douglas Young, a man of compassion and care, passed away at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma, on July 5, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication to his family, friends, and the thousands of patients he treated throughout more than 50 years in his medical career. Douglas was born on March 31, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Carl and Roma Young.
After graduating from McPherson High School in 1960, he earned a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kansas [K.U.], then supported his advanced medical studies working in that field before graduating from the K.U. School of Medicine in 1971. Following graduation, Doug served as a General Medical Officer and Hospital Administrator for the U.S. Air Force in Sembach, Germany, for the next 3 years. Upon returning to Wichita, he completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the K.U. School of Medicine in 1978. He then became Clinical Instructor of Medicine for the Medical School and Medical Director of Gerontology at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, as well as a Physician at the Wichita Veterans Administration Hospital. Later, he joined the Wichita Clinic, where he practiced in the Internal Medicine Department and served as the Medical Director of Immediate Care until 2000. During his medical career in Wichita, he served as Medical Staff President at Columbia Wesley Medical Center as well as President of Sedgwick County Medical Society, awarded Outstanding Physician in Kansas in 1984, and served as a long-term Board of Director member of Kansas Foundation of Medical Care.
Doug moved to Oklahoma in 2000 where he worked in Wound Care and Internal Medicine Departments at St. Michael's and Deaconess Hospitals in Oklahoma City. He then joined the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in 2007, founding and serving as Medical Director for the Cherokee Elder Care Program before joining Cherokee Nation Health Services as Staff Physician in Urgent Care for the next 14 years.
Doug's curiosity, love of learning, and passion for medicine were evident throughout his life. He never sought fame or fortune but made significant contributions, such as the Cherokee Elder Care Program and establishing new courses on drug interactions and elderly care for medical residents at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. Similarly, his dedication to helping those in need led to the establishment of Project Access in Wichita, a program connecting uninsured individuals with medical providers. During the last three years of his medical career, he served as the telehealth 'Covid' physician for the Cherokee Nation, impacting hundreds of Tribal patients and their families during the COVID epidemic. Beyond medicine, Doug had a passion for life, art, and the history of Native Americans.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ramona Kay. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharilyn Young; sister, Carlene Berg (Jim), their three daughters Trina, Autumn, Heather, and their families; stepdaughter, Arriane Alexander; stepson, Tobin Gump (Bobbie), grandson Carson Gump; son, Charley Young (Teresa), their children Suzanna, Mila, Rowen and William; daughter, Jessica Goodpasture (Tim), their daughters Savannah and Josie; and daughter, Megan Young and her son Nicholas. Donations in his name can be made to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/douglas-young-obituary?pid=207206763
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Russell Crawford
Rest well Doug!
I remember building stick built model airplanes where you would lecture me to squeeze the tube from the bottom. I remember beating you in the YMCA 5th grade track bicycle race - I still have the medal but I don't often wear it.. I remember you and your son coming to stay with us during the 1996 Olympics. I remember your taking wonderful care of my parents as their doctor. Lastly, I remember our disagreeing on Dr Anthony Fouci - you know, I was right!
We didn't always agree, but we never stopped loving and respecting each other. I wish we could have talked one more time.
Again, rest well, you earned it!
Russ
J Reed Pierce
Hello Doug, I don't know whether you can hear me, but I wish you the best.
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J Reed Pierce
J. Reed Pierce
I remember you coming over and introducing yourself to me when we started middle school. I was introverted and a stranger coming over from Wickersham grade school. I enjoyed your friendship . I also remember the civics class where we debated for leadership. You were the class president and rightly so. So farewell old friend. One day I will join you in the sky.
Shirley McIntosh (Brennan)
So sorry to hear of the passing of Doug Young. My prayers for the family.
live life to the fullest it can change on a dime. And Be Ready 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Merrily Pierson
Doug, you were a great friend to me, you were a wonderful and perceptive geriatrician (I wish there were more like you), and you were always accessible. You were available whenever I had medical questions--about me or about one of my friends (even my mother and sisters and brother)--you were generous and thoughtful in your answers. Above all else, you never failed to be my friend. I will miss you dearly and always cherish our friendship. RIP my good friend. Merrily Pierson
Jane Beckwith (Rate)
All through the grades in school and church activities, Doug was there. He never failed to be kind and caring. He was a gentleman and he will leave a void. My sympathy to all who loved him.
David Anders (Anders)
Doug welcomed this Texas kid to McPherson High School's junior class with friendship and the nickname, "Ya'll." While we did not run around together, we talked a lot, especially in Mr. Moore's class. At the end of the year, he nominated me as a candidate for a club chaplain. That was pushing it...I was glad not to be elected. In a way, I think he saw my future better than I did as at age 48 I entered seminary. Good friend, you will be missed. I had some health questions concerning my wife I would've liked to have talked to you about. RIP. Blessings to family and friends. "Ya'll."
Charles Frodsham
This obituary for Doug is from the Stockham Family Funeral Home website:
Dr. Douglas Young
March 31, 1942 — July 5, 2024
Park Hill, OK
Dr. Douglas Young, a man of compassion and care, passed away at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma, on July 5, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication to his family, friends, and the thousands of patients he treated throughout more than 50 years in his medical career.
Douglas was born on March 31, 1942, in McPherson, Kansas, to Carl and Roma Young. After graduating from McPherson High School in 1960, he earned a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kansas [K.U.], then supported his advanced medical studies working in that field before graduating from the K.U. School of Medicine in 1971.
Following graduation, Doug served as a General Medical Officer and Hospital Administrator for the U.S. Air Force in Sembach, Germany, for the next 3 years. Upon returning to Wichita, he completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the K.U. School of Medicine in 1978. He then became Clinical Instructor of Medicine for the Medical School and Medical Director of Gerontology at Columbia Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, as well as a Physician at the Wichita Veterans Administration Hospital. Later, he joined the Wichita Clinic, where he practiced in the Internal Medicine Department and served as the Medical Director of Immediate Care until 2000. During his medical career in Wichita, he served as Medical Staff President at Columbia Wesley Medical Center as well as President of Sedgwick County Medical Society, awarded Outstanding Physician in Kansas in 1984, and served as a long-term Board of Director member of Kansas Foundation of Medical Care.
Doug moved to Oklahoma in 2000 where he worked in Wound Care and Internal Medicine Departments at St. Michael’s and Deaconess Hospitals in Oklahoma City. He then joined the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in 2007, founding and serving as Medical Director for the Cherokee Elder Care Program before joining Cherokee Nation Health Services as Staff Physician in Urgent Care for the next 14 years.
Doug's curiosity, love of learning, and passion for medicine were evident throughout his life. He never sought fame or fortune but made significant contributions, such as the Cherokee Elder Care Program and establishing new courses on drug interactions and elderly care for medical residents at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita. Similarly, his dedication to helping those in need led to the establishment of Project Access in Wichita, a program connecting uninsured individuals with medical providers. During the last three years of his medical career, he served as the telehealth ‘Covid’ physician for the Cherokee Nation, impacting hundreds of Tribal patients and their families during the COVID epidemic.
Beyond medicine, Doug had a passion for life, art, and the history of Native Americans. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ramona Kay. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharilyn Young; sister, Carlene Berg (Jim), their three daughters Trina, Autumn, Heather, and their families; stepdaughter, Arriane Alexander; stepson, Tobin Gump (Bobbie), grandson Carson Gump; son, Charley Young (Teresa), their children Suzanna, Mila, Rowen and William; daughter, Jessica Goodpasture (Tim), their daughters Savannah and Josie; and daughter, Megan Young and her son Nicholas.
Donations in his name can be made to the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita.