A life in medicine In Memoriam: Former AOBOG board member, William Stanley Jr., DO Dr. Stanley, better known by his friends and patients as “Doc,” was appointed to and served as both a member and examiner on the AOBOG and was a clinical assistant professor at MSUCOM. Feb. 25, 2025TuesdayFebruary 2025 issue The DO Staff Contact The DO Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics In MemoriamOBGYN A former board member of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG) who served for 20-plus years, William Frederick Stanley Jr., DO, died on Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a resident of Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Stanley, better known by his friends and patients as “Doc,” was appointed to and served as both a board member and examiner on the AOBOG and was also a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), his obituary notes. After retiring from private practice, he served the public at the Family Planning Clinic for Women’s Health at the Macomb County Health Department. He also volunteered on the board of directors of the Ted Lindsay Foundation, which supports children with autism. Dr. Stanley was known as a kind and positive man, his son, Brad Stanley, said. Related “My dad was a man who lived life with dedication, passion and a kindness that touched everyone he met,” he said. “What I will always remember most about my dad was his selflessness. He was a man who would help anyone, no matter the situation, and he always did it with humility and grace. With an infectious laugh and a famous sense of humor, he had a heart of gold, and his legacy of kindness will live on in everyone who knew him.” In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Ted Lindsay Foundation. Related reading: A DO is president of the Michigan Radiological Society for the first time in the organization’s history The AOA’s most tenured staff member retires after 48 years of service More in Profession How do we rebuild a sense of community between DOs, and why should we? Eric Lesh, DO, explores methods of maintaining connection among osteopathic physicians and shares details about the AOIA’s new Emerging DO platform. In Memoriam: January 2026 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians. Previous articleDOs share why they are staying in patient care Next articleAfter retiring from medicine, keeping up (for the fun of it)
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Bill was a great friend during med school and internship. I will miss him very much. He had a great sense of humor and worked with everyone. His positive attitude no matter the situation helped all of us in the class of 1963. Mar. 6, 2025, at 1:18 pm Reply