Dr. Steven J. Covert

Covert, Dr. Steven J. passed away on October 10, 2010 while visiting on Hutchinson Island, FL. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio on March 20, 1958. Dr. Covert graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. He served his internship in Hollywood and practiced in many Florida hospitals, including Hollywood Animal Hospital and Flagler Beach Animal Hospital. He was co-founder and owner of Creekside Animal Hospital in Orange Park, FL. His deep love for animals shaped his professional career and through his commitment he became a healer who touched so many. Through his ability, he was known to save pets that other doctors could not. He shared his life with his cherished cats, Albert, Raleigh, Ernst and Joe. He was an avid outdoorsman and adventurer who's passion was fishing, especially for Snook and Muskie. He regularly undertook serious fishing/camping expeditions with best friend Jerry Bansemer and wife Kim. He was active throughout his life, playing sports and enjoying the beach, surfing, skateboarding, skin diving and any other active pursuit. Steven is the precious son of Alice M. Thompson Covert and the late Robert W. Covert, the beloved brother of Linda, Bob and Barbara Covert. He was also loved by Cindy Wasserman and son Justin. He is the nephew of Ella Perkins, Virginia and Louis Ullrich, Betty Jean and Ed Foster, Marsha Williams, Judy Kelly and the late: Mary and Harley Johnson, Allen Thompson, Robert Perkins, William and Martha Covert. He loved all of his family dearly and his cousins especially. Services were held October 15 & 16 in Cadiz, Ohio. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.