Dr. Willam J. Walls, MD, MBA, Age: 80
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Jul 08, 1939---Mar 23, 2020

Dr. William J. Walls, MD, MBA passed away March 23, 2020.  He was born July 8, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio as the only child of James H. and Dorothy B. Walls. Dr. Walls grew up in Youngstown and graduated from The Rayen High School in 1957. He then attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire graduating in 1961. He majored in English Literature but also was Pre-med. From 1961 to 1962 he attended graduate school at The Ohio State University completing his pre-medical studies. He then attended St. Louis University School of Medicine graduating with his MD degree in 1966. He then began a Strait Surgical internship and residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. After two years of the surgical program he entered the U.S. Navy. He served as Medical Officer aboard the USS Valley Forge, an Amphibious Assault Ship carrying a Battalion of Marines and a Marine helicopter squadron. He deployed to Vietnam in 1969. While there he also worked temporary active duty at the US Naval Support Hospital in Danang, Republic of Vietnam. After completing military service, he returned to The University of Michigan Medical Center for three years of residency in Diagnostic Radiology. On completing his residency, he became an Instructor and then Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  While there he did research in the field of diagnostic ultrasound publishing a number of papers on the subject. In July of 1976 he entered private practice in diagnostic radiology in Topeka, Kansas with Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, a large group of radiologists. While there he served as President of the Medical Staff at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center as well as Chairman of Radiology and President of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. He also completed a two-year program at The University of South Florida to obtain a Master's in Business Administration in 1993 while practicing full time.  In 2000 he retired from practice and accepted a position as a Medical Director at Medsolutions, a radiology management company in Nashville, Tennessee. He worked there until 2005 when he retired.  He returned to Kansas City and has spent the rest of his retirement in Overland Park. He has been active in his community and his church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Madeline Walls originally of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by his two sons David B. Walls of Dallas, Texas and Michael J. Walls, of Leawood, Kansas as well as four grandchildren.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and Parkinson Foundation.  A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church followed by entombment Resurrection Cemetery, Holy Family Mausoleum.

 


Condolences

Ralph & Pat Reymond Mar 27, 2020

Friends ,Topeka

Dear Mary, David and Michael - We were shocked and so sorry to learn of Bill’s death when Hurst Coffman called to tell us of this yesterday. Please know we are thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences. Ralph and Pat Reymond

Russell Clay Harvey Mar 29, 2020

Friend ,Topeka ,Kansas

I very much regret learning of Bill's recent death. We worked together for 18 years at RNM. He was an intelligent and conscientious physician. He was able to see the importance of leadership skills and business knowledge in the field of physician practice before others. I offer my sympathy to Mary and all his family.

Vernon J Peterson Mar 29, 2020

Radiology Partner ,Topeka ,Kansas

So sorry to hear of this news today. I remember all the time spent at Rad and Nuc Med with you.

Jan Michel Mar 29, 2020

Mary, David and Michael, Mike and I were so sorry to hear of Bills passing. We enjoyed being your neighbors on Jardine Terrace. Bill was always friendly and helpful! Prayers and blessings to all of you! Jan and Mike Michel

Phillip and Betty Baker Mar 29, 2020

Dear Mary, David and Michael, We just saw the notice of Bill's passing. We are very sorry and send our condolences to you and the family. Bill was a gifted radiologist and a great asset to our Topeka medical community.

Larry and Carol Habluetzel Mar 29, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Dear Mary and Family, So very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed by all of us who knew and respected him. God bless your family and God bless and keep Bill. Sincerely, Larry and Carol Habluetzel lhabluetzel@gmail.com

John and Joy Bartlet Mar 29, 2020

close friends since the KU Medcenter days ,Springfield ,Missouri

Bill was a great soul and an outstanding human being. Heartfelt condolences to Mary and his family.

Gayle Vernon Mar 29, 2020

Friends ,Topeka ,Kansas

Dear Mary and family. Dr. Walls was a great guy, and excellent doctor. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was always kind and considerate to me Bill, became a friend to me the longer we were associated. Alice and I are thinking of you and we know you will be able to move forward.

Jack and Carol Snarr Mar 29, 2020

Friends ,Topeka ,Kansas

Dearest Mary and family, So sorry to read about Bill’s passing in today’s paper. We remember fondly our New Years Eve dinners and the travels to meetings together. So many good times. “Tears cleanse, memories comfort and love lives on forever”.

Tim and Anita Allen Mar 29, 2020

Mary, Anita and I are sad to hear of Bill's death. He was a great radiologist and leader of our group in Topeka. I have many good memories of Bill during our practice time together in Topeka. I valued his friendship greatly and will miss him dearly.

Bob anJean McElroy Mar 29, 2020

Friend ,Topeka ,Kansas

Jean and I send our condolences . I remember Bill as a superb radiologist and enjoyed the banter that occasionally occurred between a radiologist and a surgeon. He will be missed.

Dick and Barbara Meidinger Mar 29, 2020

Fellow Radiologist ,Lawrence ,Kansas

Mary, David and Michael We are so sorry to hear about Bill. He was a great Radiologist, partner and friend. He is missed. Mary, you and Bill will always be part of our Radiology family, and contributed so much to the early days of RNM. Thank you! Dick and Barbara

Gary and Darlene Whitlock Mar 29, 2020

co-worker and friend ,Silver Lake. ,Kansas

Mary and family, Darlene and I were so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I worked for and with Bill for many years. We had a great relationship and Bill always liked to kid with us about politics. He was a great person and this is a true loss.

Dennis and Pat Petterson Mar 30, 2020

Radiology partner ,Topeka ,Kansas

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our hearts go to you and your family.

Mark Greenberg Mar 30, 2020

friend ,Leawood ,Kansas

Dear Mary and Family, Mary and I were saddened to learn of Bill's death. Bill and I both joined RNM in 1976 and I believe we shared some of the best years of the practice. Bill was an asset to both medicine and the Topeka community. His contributions will long be remembered. May you go from strength to strength during this sad time. Most sincerely, Mary and Mark

Pat & Kelly Landes Apr 05, 2020

Colleague ,Junction City ,Kansas

Our sincere condolences to you Mary! Bill was very kind and supportive when I joined group. He was very well respected by the entire medical community in Topeka. We are very sorry for your loss.