Obituary of Dr. Margaret Hoehn

Dr. Margaret "Peggy M. Hoehn, nee MAIER, age 74, loving mother of Bob and Eve, died on July 16, 2005. Dr. Hoehn, only child of Peter and Eve Maier of Regina, received her B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan and her M.D. from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. A pioneer from an early age, she was one of only two women in her medical school class in 1954. Dr. Hoehn is internationally known for her work in Parkinsons disease. She was the first person to create a rating scale for neurological examinations of Parkinsons patients and collaborated in the creation of the Hoehn and Yahr scale, the scale used internationally to measure the stages of Parkinsons disease. Dr. Hoehn continued to conduct groundbreaking research on the effects of various treatments for Parkinsons disease and, between 1958 and 1996, published over 193 scholarly articles. She lectured worldwide on her research throughout her career. Later in her career, Dr. Hoehn was the Director of the Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver and, in addition, conducted numerous clinical trials to test the efficacy of various treatments for Parkinsons disease. She continued to evaluate and treat patients until her health prohibited it. She was beloved by her patients for her dedication to improving their condition and her approachable and caring manner. Peggy was known for her good heart and her passionate love of life. An inexhaustible world traveler, she scuba dived in the Red Sea and explored Southeast Asia and China in her last decade of life. Always ready to strike up a conversation to learn more about the lives and concerns of others, Peggy will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament R. C. Church, 2049 Scarth Street with Rev. E. Morrissey presiding. Interment in Regina Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be emailed to reception@speersfuneralchapel.com