James Shallow Obituary

Colonel James Thomas Shallow, M.D., USAF, Retired, died at his Colorado Springs home in the care of his loving family on Friday, March 26, 2010 from advanced melanoma. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1931, Dr. Shallow was a graduate of The University of Scranton, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and completed his residency in urology at The University of Kansas Medical Center. As a career Air Force officer, he served as a flight surgeon, a medical adviser for aircraft and missile accident boards, the commander of the Aeromedical Evacuation Unit in Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, and the director of surgical services at both Maxwell AFB, AL and the Air Force Academy. During his distinguished service, he was the recipient of numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Upon military retirement in 1980, he was in medical private practice in Colorado Springs for thirteen years. As a civilian, Dr. Shallow continued his life of dedicated service as an active participant in many community organizations, including the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation, the Kiwanis Club, and the Air Force Academy Catholic Cadet Chapel. His wise counsel, calm demeanor, and strong faith were a constant source of inspiration. Dr. Shallow is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann, their seven children, Liz, Tom, Patrice, John, Jim, Jerome, and Joel, their spouses, and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at the Air Force Academy Catholic Cadet Chapel at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 5, 2010. A military burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver will follow at 2:15 P.M. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice of Colorado Springs, in Dr. Shallow's honor, for their wonderful support and care during his final days. www.pikespeakhospice.org (719-633-3400)