Another Old-School Doctor Passes

The Coeur d’Alene community lost yet another legendary professional when Dr. Wilbur Lyon passed away Aug. 19 at the age of 89. Lyon came to Coeur d’Alene and became its 14th doctor in 1961, in a bygone era when milkmen left cold bottles on the doorstep and doctors made house calls in the middle of the night. Many area residents who have been around a while have fond memories of being cared for by Lyon and his late contemporaries, including Drs. Donald and Jane Gumprecht, Dr. William Wood and Dr. E.R.W. “Ted” Fox. They delivered thousands of babies and doctored generations of families, sharing lifelong personal relationships and friendships with their patients. And current practicing doctors and surgeons know that this fleeting generation of old-school “pioneer” doctors has left a legacy for future generations of medical professionals to live up to/ Devin Heilman , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here .

Question: Do you remember an old-school doctor who treated your family?