In Memoriam

Gordon “Lucky” Salness, M.D. (’41 and B.S. Med. ’43), Laguna Woods, CA, died April 18, 2006 at the age of 86 after a long battle with prostate cancer. 

Born in Rolette, ND, he graduated from UND with B.S. degrees in chemistry and medicine.  He went on to receive his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.  He served in the Navy, achieving the honored position of chief medical officer.

In 1950, Dr. Salness joined the Johnston-Gendel Medical Clinic in Anaheim, CA, and had an active private practice in internal medicine until his 1987 retirement. He was also an active medical volunteer at various youth camps including the Anaheim YMCA and Camp Oceola.

“Lucky” was married to Betty Elliott of Rolla, ND, from 1936 until her passing in 1983.  He is survived by his companion, Eloise Boortz; three sons; two daughters; 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Brad N. Meyer, M.D. ’84,  48, Bismarck, died June 4, 2006, of natural causes.

A native of Williston, he grew up and attended school there.  He attended UND here he earned his medical degree, graduating summa cum laude in 1984. He did his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Dr. Meyer was on the radiology staff of the Q and R Clinic and Mid Dakota Clinic, and most recently at Medcenter One.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cathy (Sinness); one son, Tim (Sarah); two daughters, Kayla Meyer and Sara Meyer and her fiance, Tyler Bentz; four grandsons, his parents, one brother, two sisters, mother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be sent to: Brad Meyer, M.D., Radiology Scholarship/Award Fund, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Southwest Campus c/o Dr. Ted Fogarty, P.O. Box 1975, Bismarck, ND 58502.

Darrell Swank, M.D. ’86 and Ph.D. in Biochemistry ’81, Franklin, TN, died March 7, 2006 at the age of 50.

Dr. Swank earned the Doctor of Medicine degree and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, both from UND, and went on for residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  He was a board-certified pathologist specializing in anatomic and clinical pathology.  He also was an accomplished pianist. 

He is survived by his wife, Denise Swank; four daughters and two stepsons; his mother, Muriel Swank; a brother, and two sisters.

John Redman, (PA ’01), Ludington, MI, died Feb. 26, 2006.  He was 55.

A graduate of the Physician Assistant Studies Program at the UND medical school, he worked at Wellston Medical Center, and was also very active in philanthropic endeavors, including missionary trips with his wife and children.   

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen, and four children; two sisters, and a brother.

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