Dr. James Laidlaw

Date of Death: July 26, 2021

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Christ Episcopal Church

114 W. Boscawen Street

Winchester, VA 22601

Saturday 7/31, 11:00 am

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Memorial contributions may be made to:

Preservation of Historic Winchester via their website at www.phwi.org

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley via their website at www.themsv.org/give

Dr. JAMES LAIDLAW, age 84, died July 26, 2021. He leaves behind Barbara Laidlaw, his wife of 54 years; daughter, Kristina Laidlaw and husband, Scott Mincemoyer, of Helena, MT; son, Scott Laidlaw, of Taos, NM; granddaughter, Allie Mincemoyer; grandsons, Kendrick Laidlaw and Benjamin Mincemoyer, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. His parents and brother Rick preceded him in death.

Jim was born in Tawas City, MI and graduated from Tawas Area High School, Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan Medical School. After an internship at Los Angeles County Hospital, Jim entered the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Simon Lake. When the USS Simon Lake berthed in Charleston, SC, Jim met Barbara Smith, R.N., whom he later married. Jim completed a fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Michigan and the couple moved to Winchester, VA where Jim practiced as a cardiologist at Selma Medical Associates. While practicing with Selma, Jim also served as Chief of Staff at Winchester Medical Center. After his retirement, Jim went on to serve as the Medical Director of the Shenandoah University Physician Assistant program.

Jim was also committed to his community, serving as Board President for Preservation of Historic Winchester, and on the Board of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley where he was president from 2003-2005. Jim was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and resided at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury since 2014.

Jim was a highly accomplished pianist, enthusiastic skier and bicyclist, and loved people. In spite of many medical challenges, Jim always had a smile on his face and was a kind and gentle man that was adored by friends, family and colleagues.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Christ Episcopal Church in Winchester, VA, with The Rev. Webster S. Gibson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Preservation of Historic Winchester via their website at www.phwi.org, or the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley via their website at www.themsv.org/give.

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114 W. Boscawen Street

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Saturday 7/31, 11:00 am

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Preservation of Historic Winchester via their website at www.phwi.org

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley via their website at www.themsv.org/give

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Thank you for all the inspiration, you live through your work and in our memories.

Have always missed Dr. Laidlaw as my grandma use to see him back in the 80s and often I would take her and he was always very kind and not rushed like they are today and she always enjoyed seeing him. She was in her 80s but would always dress up to go to the doctor, and I would tease her and say"now get all prettied up for Jim" ha ha and she would just smile...He was a great doctor and I'm sure will be sorely missed.

I have many fond memories of working with Dr Laidlaw during his time at Selma. His patients loved him. The world has lost a great physician.

I had such respect for Dr. Laidlaw. He would sit with his patients and go over discharge instructions in detail. He expected the attending nurse sit as well so nothing would be missed, but when we were busy, we would try to avoid the extra time it took. Guess what? Dr. Laidlaw would page us and wait until we arrived. Somehow I never minded because he was so genuine and kind. He will be missed by many.

I am so sorry for your loss.He was so good to me and wonderful to his patients.I will miss him. Sincerly. Ruth Peterson

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Dear Barbara and Family, Jim was my mother's physician for many years. She and the family thought a lot of him. He was kind, caring and took very good care of her. I enjoyed getting to know him when taking Mom to appointments and later at Stonebrook. Such a nice person. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted by the wonderful memories and receive peace as you hold your loved one in your heart. Sincerely, Gloria Racey

It was a pleasure to work with Dr. Laidlaw. Prayers for his family.

Dear Barbara: So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, and just wanted you to know you and your beautiful family are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a remarkable man with unique abilities and a magnetic personality that filled the room whenever he entered. Quite simply, if you couldn’t get along with Jim Laidlaw, you couldn’t get along with anybody. Jim was the doctor for Emily and me, but he was so much more than that. Not only was he a great healer, but he was a dear, special friend. He always made time for his patients, he always listened to their concerns, and more importantly he had that unique talent of making you feel like you were the most important person on Earth. He is simply irreplaceable. The biggest single reason that he was so successful and so loved was obvious – it was you and your support for him every day. Emily and I love you guys and we reminisce often about the fabulous time we enjoyed together on the cruise to Alaska. As I was watching Lydia Jacoby from Seward, Alaska win the gold medal in the Olympics, it brought back fond memories of our visit there when we were on that cruise. Thanks for all the great memories. We share so many great memories, and Emily and I want you to know that we will always be here for you 24/7. We know there’s a huge hole in your heart, but please know that love and support surrounds you. Please convey to your wonderful daughter and son and your entire family our deepest love and condolences. We love you very much. We’ll see you Saturday at the memorial service. Russ and Emily Potts

My heart and prayers go out to Dr. Laidlaw’s Family! He was my Mother’s Doctor, she loved him so much, that she made him a Afghan, he was so surprised and really appreciated it so much. He was so kind and loving to her and all his patients. I’ll Never forget the day he came to my brother and I and told us, that she might not live,if they took her off the ventilator, with tears in his eyes, he said we had to make that delicious. It was hard to do, but we did say take her off. Tears in his eyes, he hugged us, and said I will do my best to save her, I love that woman. (as a patient and friend). Praise God she lived a good while longer with God and Dr. Laidlaw’s knowledge. We love you and will always remember you! One of the Best! Rest In Peace! Mary Spaid Lepley Family

So very sorry for your lost. He was one of the best to work with.

Many prayers for the family. Thank you Dr. Laidlaw for all you did for my grandmother over the years, even crying along with us at times. Also, thank you for being willing to teach this new nurse in 1999 on the medical telemetry unit. You showed respect to us nurses and were always willing to help us learn. God bless you and enjoy your heavenly reward.

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person and a great physician. As a nurse I always enjoyed working with him. May God give you peace.

My sincere condolences all of Dr. Laidlaw’s family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Laidlaw was a great cardiologist and I learned so much from working with him in the CCU when I first became a nurse. He truly loved what he did, genuinely cared for his patients, was highly skilled, and was never hesitant to teach. Dr. Laidlaw helped to grow WMC’s heart program in its early days and I loved working with him for many years. I know he will be missed by so many.

Dr. Laidlaw was one of a kind! He will be missed but never forgotten.♥️

One of the kindest physicians I ever had the privilege of working with. Condolences to the family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Dr. Laidlaw was my doctor, a very caring, knowledgeable and compassionate person. In all my years I have never had better care from a physician than he. After his retirement I missed seeing him as a patient and actually still do. One day I saw him at the museum on the first floor and I was at the top of the stairs on the second floor. I yelled out “There is the best doctor in Winchester” actually I wanted to declare that to anyone who could hear me there. He was humbled but modest with his response.

A true gentleman who's bedside manner endeared everyone to him. Enjoyed many social events with both Jim and Barbara. We will miss you doc.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.