John Arthur Hull

John Arthur Hull passed away peacefully at his home in Corvallis, surrounded by his family. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana, the only chid of Dr. Arthur W. Hull, a GP/anesthesiologist, and Isabelle M. Hull. He graduated from Elkhart High School, Northwestern University, and Northwestern Medical School in Chicago. After completing his residency in Anesthesiology in Seattle, he and his first wife, Janet, moved to Corvallis with their three young daughters in 1961. He was Corvallis’ first board certified anesthesiologist. John was a precocious child who loved words, reading, and writing. During the long drives out West on family summer trips, he would pass the time reading encyclopedias. As an adult, he enjoyed writing poetry. He gifted many of his friends with an original iambic pentameter ode on their birthdays. Music was an integral part of John’s life. He played the piano until he was 92 and also enjoyed composing, never writing down the many beautiful melodies he improvised. He served as the president of the Corvallis Chamber Music Society, and was an avid listener to classical music on NPR. In 1948, John and his parents were introduced to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado while on a horse pack trip through the Rockies. His father obtained a 50 year lease on a plot of land, built a small cabin, and became the first summer doctor for the lab. After his father’s death in 1960, John continued in this role until the lease expired. He had a strong sense of service to society. He was known to forego his billing if a patient could not afford it, and volunteered his medical services twice in Brazil on the medical ship Hope. He and his wife Janet hosted foreign students in their home for varying lengths of time through Crossroads International. Dr. Chika Umewezie Okoro, a pharmacy student from Nigeria, became and still remains a part of the family. John was a lifelong learner, whether it was studying Portuguese, watching birds, or embracing the latest technology. He taught himself Photoshop and Adobe in his 80s, and often remarked that he did not know how anyone could ever be bored with all the world has to offer. He always said that he was lucky to have married two wonderful women. After Janet’s death, in 1988 he married Marilyn Owens. Together they enjoyed the Oregon Coast and world-wide travels until her death in 2018. He was a kind and loving step-father to her three daughters. John was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. He and Janet, and later Marilyn, belonged to a small group which was called the “Prayer and Whiskey Society,” a.k.a. PAWS, that is still meeting after 59 years. These close friends strongly supported John throughout his last months. John, like his father before him, was a calm and patient man who loved photography and travel. He enjoyed all outdoor activities and appreciated a good glass of scotch. He is survived by his three daughters: Carol (Vijay) Luthra, Margaret (Tsunenari) Yamasaki, and Katherine Hull, along with their children Anuradha Zangri, Sonia and Karuna Luthra; and Alisa and Luke Yamasaki. He is also survived by three step-daughters: Patrice (Ricky) Dupuis, Karen Austin, and Susan Griffin, along with their children Joel, Jonathan, Patrick and Paul Dupuis; Lauren Channel, Meghan and Janet Austin; Stephanie Griffin. In addition, he is survived by 16 great-grandchildren. His service will be held on March 9th, 2 PM, at the First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis.

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John Arthur Hull

March 23, 1930 - February 6, 2024