William John Westmaas

Background

Westmaas, William John was born on May 11, 1925 in Lengna, Fukien, China. Son of Adam John and Nellie (Koppenaal) Westmaas. came to the United States, 1928.

Education

AB, University of Michigan, 1945; Doctor of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1948.

Career

Chief of psychiatry Sheppard Air Force Base, United States Air Force Hospital, Wichita Falls, Texas, 1951-1953; chief, VA Mental Hygiene Clinic, Detroit, 1954-1956; private practice, Birmingham, Michigan, 1956-1982; staff psychiatrist, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, 1982; private practice, Hilton Head, South Carolina., since 1982. President of the board Oakland County Child Guidance Clinics, Pontiac, Michigan, 1960. Staff psychiatrist Hilton Head Hospital, 1982-1990.

Achievements

• William John Westmaas has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder 1st Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, 1970-1973. Board directors Youth Hotline, Birmingham, 1965-1969. Captain United States Air Force, 1981-1983.

Member Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, jogging.

Connections

Married Mary Lou Bair, June 24, 1950. Children: Mark, Laurie.

Father:

Adam John Westmaas

Mother:

Nellie (Koppenaal) Westmaas

Spouse:

Mary Lou Bair

child:

Mark Westmaas

child:

Laurie Westmaas