Kenneth Lee Jue, MD

Ken was born in 1934 in Berkeley, CA He received his undergraduate degree from University of California at Berkeley (1955) and his medical degree from University of California San Francisco Medical School (1960). After finishing his residency and fellowship in Cardiac Pathology at the University of Minnesota, he joined Valley Children’s Hospital in 1965 where he remained until his retirement in 2012. Ken was instrumental in securing funding for the new hospital that opened in 1998 as well as establishing satellite offices throughout the San Joaquin Valley. He pioneered and encouraged the development of the outstanding cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery program at Valley Children’s Hospital. He was one of the driving forces behind the continuous improvement, technology advancements and quality standards that have helped set Valley Children’s Hospital apart from children’s hospitals in California and across the country.

Ken loved playing tennis, skiing, classical music and traveling with his family. He was truly a lifelong learner and educator. Ken loved being a doctor - usually ignoring his appointment book and spending however much time was needed with his patients. He made sure that each patient had an opportunity to receive a treat, either an oatmeal or chocolate chip cookie, before leaving his office.

Ken met Isabelle Hall while at UC Berkeley and they were married in 1960. Ken was always happiest with Isabelle at his side. Besides being with his wife Isabelle, Ken got the most joy being with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by two of his children, Susan Copeland (Richard) and Christopher Jue (Claudia) and his five grandchildren. Matthew, Ryan, Ryder, Devin, and Madison. Ken is also survived by his brother Clifford Jue, and nephews, Brad, Eric and Daryl, and their families.

Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service via livestream on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 11am via livestream from Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Kenneth and Isabelle Jue Pediatric Cardiology Education Fund at Valley Children’s Hospital of Central Valley

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Jue family.