In Memory

John Douglas "Doug" Arterberry - Class Of 1946

John Douglas Doug Arterberry

John Douglas "Doug" Arterberry, M.D '46 of Rancho Mirage, California, died on December 29, 2007, at the age of 78.  Born in Los Angeles on January 12, 1929, he was a long-time resident of South Pasadena and San Marino. 

Doug earned degrees from Pomona College, the University of Southern California, and the University of Chicago.  After a 33-year career at Los Angeles County hospitals and Northridge Hospital, he continued to practice medicine in Palm Springs and Yucca Valley until his retirement in 2005.  In addition, he was a pioneer in the development of paramedic and haz-mat services in Los Angeles County.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; his brother, William (SPHS 1948); three children, Martha, Susan, and John; two stepchildren, Brian and Jason; and five grandchildren.