Joseph L. Pace

Joseph Leon Pace
57th Mayor of San Jose
In office 1964–1965
Preceded by	Robert Welch
Succeeded by	Ron James
Councilmember of San Jose
In office 1963–1967
Personal details
Born	May 5, 1917 Salt Lake City
Died	May 21, 2000 (aged 83) Salt Lake City
Resting place	Springville, Utah
Spouse	Pauline Clyde
Children	7
Education	Brigham Young University
Alma mater	University of Chicago School of Medicine
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1944-1946
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Joseph Leon Pace (May 5, 1917 - May 21, 2000) was an American physician and politician who served as the Mayor of San Jose, California from 1964 to 1965 and on its City Council before and after his term as mayor from 1963 to 1967.

Pace was born in Salt Lake City and attended Brigham Young University, the University of Chicago School of Medicine, and the School of Aviation Medicine. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Navy and served as a flight surgeon during World War II in the South Pacific on the USS Monterey.

Upon discharge from military service, he relocated to San Jose, California, where he established a medical practice. From 1963-1967 he was a Councilmember for the city and held the title of Mayor from 1964-1965. He was the last Mayor to have the title as a ceremonial title, as Mayors following him were all elected at large. Following an unsuccessful re-election for City Council campaigns as a Republican for State Controller and Congress he suspended further political campaigning. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he worked on numerous humanitarian relief medical missions on several continents throughout his later years.