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Jeffrey Hanway

McLean, VA

August 12, 1961 - March 9, 2018

Aug 12, 1961 - Mar 9, 2018

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Suzanne Youngkin

We are some of the fortunate few who were blessed by Jeff’s gracious friendship and remarkable medical know-how. His raw kindness was evident in every smile, office visit, diagnosis, hug, traded story, shared children’s activity...and certainly reflected in the lives of those he loved most - Libby and their amazing children. We miss you, Jeff.

“Some people enter our lives and quickly go. Others leave footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.”

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Jim Sanders

I am sad for Jeff's family. He was a wonderful man and colleague. I met him when he interviewed as a TSRH fellow, and I was the current fellow on call. We have caught up at meetings and I will certainly miss his kindness and integrity.

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John Blanco

Very sad news to hear of my TSRH family member. Jeff always had a warm smile. Last saw him in Barcelona and shared a drink with him.
I will miss you Jeff. We will all miss you. Godspeed.

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Thierry Benaroch (Montreal)

As a former TSRH Fellow, Jeff was a year ahead of me and I was always touched by his nice personality and warm smile. We both loved cycling and tried to find the time during our POSNA Meetings to go for a bike ride. I only have good memories of Jeff and I am shocked and saddened by his sudden passing. May your family be spared further sorrows.

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Cynthia Bader

Warm memories: coming across the Hanway crew while each of our families was enjoying a Paris evening, watching our kids run XC meets or perform in Trapier theatre, or sipping wine with parents while our runners ate pasta and hung out... and always, always feeling the love and joy that binds the Hanways together. These are precious, and these are why we all are reeling from this loss. God be with each of you and give you much Peace.

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Cynthia Bader

Libby, Sasha, Tori, Christian, and Sophie: I have no words. I am sorry in a way I cannot express. I am praying for you all and mourning with you even as I am grateful to have known your marvelous and joy-filled husband and father.

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Alex Fairfield

I am speechless with sorrow. In the words of John Donne:

"Holy Sonnet X"
Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for, thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow,
Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee,
Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee doe goe,
Rest of their bones, and souls deliverie.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell,
And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well,
And better than thy stroake; why swell'st thou then;
One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally,
And death shall be no more, Death, thou shalt die.

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Majah Anderson-McFarlin

I worked with Dr. Hanway @ Children’s Hospital In Orthopedics. It was a pleasure to work with him. He will truly be missed. I am sadden by his passing. My Condolence To His Family .

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Megan Young

Jeff and Libby welcomed me and my husband to DC when I began my career at Children's National 5 years ago. I heard from my TSRH family that Jeff was an outstanding surgeon and physician. I knew I was lucky to have him as a colleague and mentor. But what I quickly learned for myself is that his smile and personality was infectious. He made work fun, and I loved his impromptu references of pop culture (courtesy of his kids). I always admired how much he embraced life, the outdoors, and family all while touching the lives of countless children at work.

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Megan Young

Jeff and Libby welcomed me and my husband to DC when I began my career at Children's National 5 years ago. I heard from my TSRH family that Jeff was an outstanding surgeon and physician. I knew I was lucky to have him as a colleague and mentor. But what I quickly learned for myself is that his smile and personality was infectious. He made work fun, and I loved his impromptu references of pop culture (courtesy of his kids). I always admired how much he embraced life, the outdoors, and family all while touching the lives of countless children at work.

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Laurel Blakemore

Libby, Sasha, Tori, Christian, and Sophia:

I'm so grieved to learn of your loss. Jeff was a wonderful, caring physician and I was so fortunate to know him and work with him during my time at Children's National. People like that are always in our hearts, so you are always like family. Please let me know if I can ever do anything to help you, I'd be honored.
My thoughts are with you,
Laurel

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Miguel Espinal

2012, Children's National Health System, Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

His daughters playlist playing in the background while he puts on a cast. It's Hanways' Tuesdays in OR 4...

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Miguel Espinal

2012, Children's National Health System, Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

My solace to this unexpected sadness is I had the privilege to work with a well-respected, talented and loved surgeon. A true gentleman who always smiled and filled the OR with humor. I will always remember our conversations about life and our shared enthusiasm for cycling. My deepest thoughts and prayer to his family

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Duane Beachum

"One never knows how many souls they touch, but those souls remember forever knowing them." Heartfelt condolences to Libby and family.

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Andrea Reid

I went to Harvard Medical School with Jeff, where we talked often of faith, family and the impact of both on our desire to practice medicine. I was delighted when we reconnected after I moved to DC several years ago. He was an amazing person, never superficial, always warm and welcoming. He spoke of Libby and his children with immense pride and purpose. His career was important, yes, and afforded him a lifestyle he enjoyed, but it was not the driver in his life. He had balance when few can find it. We are in the midst of planning our 30th Med school reunion and Jeff was on the planning committee with me. We were all looking forward to being together, sharing old memories and making new ones. I cannot believe he is gone. Our classmates adored him and we will miss him terribly. Knowing Jeff he would say with that smile and wit of his, “Don’t mourn too long, I finished my course and reached my heavenly prize, now run yours. Have adventures, tell your loved ones how much you love them. Be present. “ Farewell, Jeff. Thank you for being my friend.

Andrea Reid MD, MPH

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Fred Garner

PS: He always answered his phone, called back and was there every time I needed him for a patient. I will miss him; a physician "par excellence".

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Hillary Smith

I have worked with Dr Hanway for 12 years at Children's. He has been like a father to me. I have never met anyone who loves their children more. He used to play his iPod that his children had filled with music in the OR--and he didn't care that it was Hannah Montana or crazy music he had never heard. I never saw him lose his cool. Not even during very difficult cases. He was always respectful of everyone in the room, no matter their title. He was such a kind humble soul, and I will never forget him.

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Kim Stutzman

Your Robinson Secondary family mourns along with the entire Higgs-Hanway family for this tremendous loss. Jeff continued to connect many of us as he treated and supported our family and friend’s children. Our hearts are broken for all of you, especially Libby, our classmate, and the kids. We are here!

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Hassan Kiawu

Hi Libby,
Sorry to hear about your irreparable loss. My family and I are saddened by the passing of your husband. We know how valuable you are to the world especially Liberia and the West African sub-region, which you’ve continued relentlessly (rain or shine) to devote family and other precious times to see an end to public health crisis that nearly ravaged the countries in 2014. We’ll be remiss if we don’t mention the high level of support your late husband gave you during those times of risking your life flying around the world to make a contribution to global public health. That sacrifice by a father and a husband (stepping into your shoes in your absence) and on his own, caring for children is priceless. Hope your family will find solace in his passing and leave everything to the Lord. It is He, who giveth and He who taketh.
Let me join other colleagues to wish you this Irish prayer:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind always blow at your back
May the sun shine upon your forehead
And the rain fall soft upon your heels
And as you go through these times of emotions and tribulations, may God hold you in the palm of His hands.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace. We love you Libby. Take it to the Lord in Prayer. All the best and God bless.

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Fred Garner

Ben’s “Hanway Bionic Arm”
Ben, early in his high school baseball career, dove for a fly ball in left field. He got up with the ball and a fractured medial condyle of the right humerus. Jeff “screwed” it back together. Jeff assured Ben, then an aspiring pitcher, that he would pitch again “better” than ever with his new “Hanway Bionic arm.”. Last year Ben’s right arm signed a contract with the Los Angeles Angels his 93-95 mph right arm and an awesome “slider.”
Fred Garner

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Thomas Margolis

Jeff and I were medical school classmates and I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humor and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Robin Johnson

Jeff and I attended college together. He had just switched over to pre-med and the way our classes fell he had to take his Intro Chemistry class and Organic Chemistry at the same time. I was assigned to tutor him. It was pretty clear from the beginning he didn't need any help, but we became fast friends. When I would struggle with the stoichiometry in Organic he would tell me to close my eyes and look at the bottom of page 53. Hmmm....I would say. Most of us don't see the world quite that picture perfect. We shared classes, athletics and mutual friends, our pursuit of medicine, love of family, faith and Idaho... he was my best friend much of that time. He went off to Harvard and I to Colorado. I know he loved and was beloved by his wife Libby and his children, his parents, siblings, patients, colleagues and friends. I am so sorry for all of our loss. My deepest condolences and continued prayers, Robin Johnson

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Carey Monts

I first met Dr. Hanway shortly after my emergency c-section at Fairfax Hospital. My beautiful daughter was born with a severe right club foot and a congenital heart defect. He insisted on casting her clubbed foot himself and talked in a reassuring manner
throughout the procedure. His upbeat attitude and professional manner was just what I needed as a new Mom of a two day newborn.

Fast forward thirteen years, he performed a difficult knee surgery on Haley at Children’s Hospital and completely relieved the pain and discomfort.

Haley and I are so grateful for Dr. Hanway’s medical expertise and professional judgement throughout the years. Haley will be graduating from college soon - fully mobile and free of pain.

My deepest sympathy in the loss of this fine doctor and devoted father and husband.

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Geoffrey Higgs

Geoffrey Higgs

The world is now less beautiful than it once was because of the loss of my dear brother-in-law, friend and colleague Jeffrey Lynn Hanway. Jeff was an example of the kind of person and man that we should all strive to be. Jeff was the most Christ like person that I have ever known. He was kind, gentle and compassionate with an easy smile and a quick wit for all who fortunate enough to encounter him in his life's path. He never judged or criticized other people.
Jeff was a a devoted and faithful husband to his beautiful wife Libby. Together they worked tirelessly to bring out the best in one another not only for the benefit of their marriage but also to be the best people and parents they were capable of being for their four lovely children; Sasha, Tori, Christian and Sophia. I have always been so pleased with my sister Libby's choice in a man with whom to share her life. Jeff was a devoted husband who honored the sacred vows of his marriage while loving Libby with a patient tenderness that was a marvel to me.

Jeff was a proud and devoted father who prioritized his his time spent with his children in an effort to make them feel loved and important in his life. Despite a demanding career as a busy and successful Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Jeff always found time to prioritize loving his children well. Jeff made sure that he was always at all of his children's athletic games, theatrical productions and special events. I remember when Christian, an avid reader, became interested in reading the Game of Thrones. Jeff read all of those tomes with Christian, chapter for chapter discussing all the details of the books, . Jeff did this not only to create a closer connection with his son but also to participate in Christians intellectual growth. This is one small example of a thousand that I can immediately think of that demonstrates Jeff's efforts to grow close with his children and be a loving father. I am sure that there are innumerable other quiet examples that I never knew about. I rarely had an encounter with Jeff when he was not humbly and proudly recounting the successes of his four remarkable children. I could always turn to Jeff for advice on how to be a good father. When the troubling reality hit that my daughter Ashley had become old enough to date, I turned to Jeff for advice and a shoulder on which to lean. Jeff explained to me how he handled the suitors for his beautiful daughters. Jeff would require each boy who had an interest in taking out his daughters to sit down with him one on one. There was no showy bravado or intimidation of these young men. No, that was not Jeff Hanway's way. He would simply explain to the young men that his family and each of his daughters were the most important things in his life. He would explain to the young men that as a father, it was his responsibility to protect, honor and love his daughters well. He would further explain to these anxious young men that if they were to date his daughters, that they would have to stand in Jeff's shoes in his absence. He actually placed his own fatherly responsibility in these boys hands. He would require these boys to protect, respect, honor and care for his girls just as their father would. The simplicity and beauty of this approach amazed me when Jeff first told me this. Not only was he protecting his daughters but he was also teaching these young men how to be honorable men to women and be honorable to their promises to other men . That was the loveliness of my brother-in-law Jeff.

Jeff was brilliant. It is a plain and simple fact that Jeff had a brilliant mind. He put this incredible gift to effective use to make our world a better place. Jeff used his immense skills as an orthopaedic surgeon to better the lives of tens of thousands pediatric orthopaedic patients in need of his expertise over the too short extent of his medical career. Jeff's patients and colleagues received this expertise with boundless compassion and enthusiasm that made all who encountered Jeff feel loved in a professional and clinical setting. I have always thought of Jeff as the hand of God for these precious little souls. I will miss discussing how to approach our more difficult surgical challenges over the phone or huddled in a corner at family gatherings. Jeff's orthopaedic legacy will live on through the continued work of his colleagues who learned from working beside him and through the many fortunate residents and fellows that benefited from his teaching and fine example as a mentor in the programs at Georgetown and George Washington University's and Uniformed Services University.

The actualization of Jeff's rigorous intellect was of course not restricted to his career. Jeff could here a song once and know the lyrics forever. Jeff was the king of minutiae and extraneous information about sports, music and pop culture. It was the rabble of an ever inquisitive mind than ran at warp speed behind his easy smile and witty comebacks. Of course, one would never know these things unless you were keenly observant. You see, like Christ, Jeff's humility was one of his most endearing personality characteristics. Jeff would never consider boasting about himself, so the family made sure that we did celebrate the numerous accomplishments of this modern day renaissance man.

Jeff was also a gifted athlete. He was a three sport Letterman in high school and an All-American soccer player in college. If you went out for a run with Jeff you would need to be prepared for him to run like a jackrabbit even if he hadn't run in months. He was an amazing skier and loved both his mountain bike and his road bike. He road various legs of the Tour de France proceeding the racers and loved talking about these experiences. During many beach and other vacations Jeff would drag his road bike along and happily disappear for hours and come back with that beautiful smile of his.

I am not sure that I know how to live my life without knowing that Jeff is an easy phone call or text away. My heart bleeds for my sister Libby and Jeff and Libby's four beautiful children, Sasha, Tori, Christian and Sophia. However, I also celebrate the blessing that Jeff's family and friends were fortunate enough to share in the life of such a beautiful soul. We can all celebrate the life and legacy of Jeffrey Lynn Hanway by reflecting on all of the beautiful memories that we share with him. We can also happily share these memories with one another. I am reminded of the old movie It's a Wonderful Life staring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore. In this movie George Bailey played by Jimmy Stewart has the opportunity to look back at the influence his life had on others through the assistance of an angel Clarence Odbody played by Henry Travers. The difference in peoples lives without experiencing the beauty and influence of George Bailey was tragic and remarkable. This is how I think of my beloved friend and brother-in-law. My life and the lives of many others would be a shadow of what I we have experienced without the opportunity to be influenced by the lovely soul of Jeffrey Lynn Hanway. There is a gaping void in my heart that is incapable of being filled. I will miss you my friend, my colleague and my brother.

With love my brother,
Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD

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