Dr. Donald Froom

Dr. Donald Froom Obituary

Donald passed away after a long battle with leukemia.

Born in Salem to Woodrow and Wilma Froom, Dr. Froom earned degrees from Wilson High School, University of Oregon, OHSU School of Medicine and Northwestern University.

A childhood survivor of polio, he embraced a “use it or lose it” philosophy and became an avid hiker, Eagle Scout, nature photographer, world traveler and ski patrol doctor on Mount Hood. Dr. Froom was one of the first state-certified nephrologists in Oregon and spent most of his nearly 40 years in medical practice at Providence-St. Vincent’s until his retirement in 2011.

A believer in the power and beauty of nature to brighten the lives of chronically ill patients and their caregivers, he donated his framed photographs to St. Vincent’s hospital. Beloved by patients and staff alike, he was a great healer and listener as well as a keen observer of life and nature.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Dr. Froom is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Kathy, whom he met while playing the piano. They shared a love for classical music and Chamber Music Northwest over the decades. He is also survived by daughter, Aimee; son, Rob; and grandchildren, Charles, Niels, Gabrielle and Hanami.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Riverview Abbey, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Road, Portland.

Remembrances may be made in Dr. Froom’s name to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Fund, Mail Stop 45, PO Box 4000, Portland, OR 97208-9852.

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Born: February 3, 1940
Death: April 27, 2013

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Condolences to Kathy and family. I know the service was beautiful and reflected Dr. Froom’s inter grace. He was always so kind with a heat of gold. He will be missed.