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Douglas Thane Romney Cody M.D. PhD

1932 - 2014

Douglas Thane Romney Cody M.D. PhD obituary, 1932-2014, Jacksonville, Fla.

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1932

DIED

2014

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Douglas Cody Obituary

CODY Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com Douglas Thane Romney Cody, M.D., PhD, 82, passed away at his Jacksonville home after a long illness on July 17. Dr. Cody, an ENT physician and specialist in microsurgery of the ear, spent over 30 years with Mayo Clinic, rising to the position of Chairman, Department of Otolaryngology and Professor of Otolaryngology at the Mayo Medical School. In 1986 he moved from Rochester, MN to Jacksonville, FL, where as the first Chairman for Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, he played a major role in establishing Mayo s first satellite facility. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Dr. Cody attended Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic-Rochester. He attained his PhD at the University of Minnesota in 1966. During a distinguished career with Mayo, he served on the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees and was instrumental in creating Mayo Medical School. He also held notable positions such as Chairman of the American Triological Society and Board of Directors for: the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, American Board of Otolaryngology, American Otological Society and the Deafness Research Foundation. His long exemplary career is highlighted with multiple honors, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology s Award for Merit and Award for Research and Distinguished Public Service Award for the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. He served on the Board of Trustees and was named Distinguished Professor of Medical Science at Jacksonville University. Cody also was a prolific writer of articles published in medical journals and authored several books, including the internationally published Your Child s Ears, Nose and Throat. After retiring in 1988, he remained active in a number of medical societies and boards, serving as Medical Director of the Deafness Research Foundation and President of the American Otological Society. Cody also was involved in the community as an elected trustee to the Municipal Service District of Ponte Vedra Beach, on the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for Vicar s Landing and as a member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce. An avid golfer, Dr. Cody particularly enjoyed spending time on the greens with good friends; he was proud to shoot his age during his 80th year, witnessed by his golf-loving son-in-law. During his lifetime, he cared for many beloved pets, most recently Roxie, a rescue dog. Whether caring for pets or patients, he always had an infinite amount of love and compassion. As a loving and caring husband and father, Dr. Cody will be incredibly missed by his best friend and wife of 51 years Joanne Dae Cody (Gerow); son Douglas Thane Romney Cody, II, M.D. of Illinois; daughter Romney Cody Haas of Texas; daughter-in-law Theresa Cody; son-in-law Chris Haas, and grandchildren Hanna Cody, Thane Cody III, Natasha Cody, James Haas and William Haas, as well as his sister Suzanne Humphrey of Canada, nephew Cameron MacKeen and niece Alison MacKeen-Shapiro. He was predeceased by his parents Douglas Flewellyn Cody and Eleanore Romney Cody of New Brunswick, Canada. A great debt of gratitude to C.J. for her care and support. A memorial service with reception to follow will be held at Hardage-Giddens Beaches Chapel (904) 249-2374 located 1701 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 on Saturday, August 2nd, 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Community Hospice of NE Florida, the Jacksonville Humane Society, or Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville for cancer research. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.hardage- giddensbeacheschapel.com You are gone, but never forgotten. In loving memory.

Published by Florida Times-Union on Jul. 27, 2014.
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Mrs. Cody,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Bird Hamilton

August 4, 2014

Dear Joanne, Romney, Dr. Thane Jr. and Family.
Fifty years ago, almost to the day, I first met Dr. Thane Cody in the department of otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic Rochester. He was a rising staff surgeon destined for greatness; he did not disappoint, and I was merely a first year resident. For me, Dr. Cody was an intellectual giant and at that time, already an innovative, creative ear surgeon. As a consummate gentleman he was kind to me and I was deeply honored when he asked me to join the Mayo staff in 1970. I have the greatest respect and appreciation as his appointment gave me the opportunity for a full 33-year medical and surgical career at Mayo for which I am profoundly and eternally grateful. Then, as our chairman, my chief, he was a strong leader with immutable values, which centered on honesty, integrity and bold truthfulness. Thane lived a rich, full, and extraordinary life of accomplishment; his curious brilliant mind made him a broadly published researcher, a masterful ear surgeon, a successful administrator first as our department chair, then as a member of Mayo leadership on the board of governors and ultimately as CEO of Mayo Jacksonville. As I remember him, Thane loved life, his patients, as he always had their best interests in mind and his students, I think most of them but most of all he loved his family as he spoke often of his darling spouse and best friend Joanne, the love of his life, and of his intense devotion to his cherished and delightful children, Romney and Thane Jr. As I viewed Dr. Cody, his life was full of courage, seeking truth in medicine, passion and enthusiasm for our profession, for politics, for golf and for general welfare of people. In many ways he was my guiding light; certainly he was a star of the first magnitude in all aspects of medicine, as an outstanding researcher, clinician and administrator. Personally, I am eternally grateful for all the insights and knowledge he generously passed on to his students and colleagues in general and to me in particular. Professor Cody leaves behind directions, for us all, of how to live a life with curiosity, integrity and dignity; he was the embodiment of a life well lived. Goodnight and goodbye my dear mentor, professor and life teacher.
Your student.
Gene Kern

Eugene Kern

August 2, 2014

Dear Joanne and family. I am so very sorry for such a huge loss of an amazing Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend. Joanne you and Thane are two of the dearest people that I have ever met. I loved spending time with both you and Thane.
I know that the deep love and amazing memories that you all shared will enrich your lives forever. Even in his absence he will always be there.
There is a favorite quote by Anais Nin that says "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." You and Thane have added a very special element to my life. I am always here for your.

Sharon Mills

August 2, 2014

Joanne.
I owe a great deal to you and Thane. He made it possible for me to work at Mayo (Rochester) and later to move to Jacksonville. I will ever be greatful for my association with you folks.THANKS.
Darrell Rose

July 30, 2014

Dear Mrs. Cody and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences over the loss of your beloved Thane. I am forever grateful to him for his vision and efforts to establish Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Mary O'Connor

July 30, 2014

Joanne and Family
We were saddened to learn of Thane's passing. He most certainly will be missed.
We will be forever thankful for your friendship and the valuable contributions you both have made to our community. The world is a better place.

Alice & Bill Hill

William Hill

July 30, 2014

Sue, I am very sorry to read about the passing of your brother Thane, My thoughts are prayers are with you at this time.

Peter Jones
Saint John, NB Canada

Peter Jones

July 29, 2014

Joanne -
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Thane. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. God Bless!
Del & Elaine Angelo

Del & Elaine Angelo

July 27, 2014

Dear Joanne and Family,

My heart truly shares your sorrow. In the short time (7 years) that I knew Thane, I can tell you my life was enriched just knowing him. When I heralded the call in 2005 for a commemorative weekend to bring together the descendants of H. A. Cody to celebrate the 'Life and Times' of his grandfather, Thane was so proud and became actively involved in the planning of the event; the end result was the publication of his grandfather's poem 'More Songs of a Bluenose'; that I will always treasure. I want you to know that I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet you and Thane at the commemorative weekend.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family, as you go through this most difficult time. May the peace and love of God be with you and your family in the days ahead.

Kevin Crannie
Toronto, ON, Canada

July 27, 2014

Will always be thankful to Dr. Cody for his excellent work on my stepfather Norbert D. Narveson of Austin, Minnesota who received excellent repair of tympanic membrane after a burn inside the ear. Norb worked at George A. Hormel when the accident occurred and if not for the work of Dr. Cody Norb would have been significantly disabled. Rest in peace and bless your family at this time of sorrow. Thank you for your excellent caring and compassion over the years.

Charley Underdahl

July 26, 2014

Dear Joanne,
We are so sorry to hear of Thane's passing. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. May good memories help carry you through this sorrowful time.
Hugs,
Jeanne & Al

Jeanne Bistrais

July 25, 2014

Dearest Joanne,
Vance and I are very sad to get this news. We are grateful to have known Thane, such a fine gentleman. Our hearts go out to you.
Love,
Clare

Clare Berry

July 25, 2014

Joanne,
I am so so sorry. My heart goes out to you. With deepest sympathy.

Judy Law

July 25, 2014

Dear Joanne,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Thane. He was a great physician, mentor, and in later years a friend. Cinda and I are so sorry for your loss.

Bob Ryan

July 25, 2014

Joanne,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thane was an incredible human being. You will be in my prayers as you transition into a different season of your life.
I know your heart is heavy. You and Thane created a legacy together not just in his career but in the beautiful children and grandchildren your union produced. Your family is warm, loving and kind. I believe all the love you two created will sustain you during these trying times.
Let me know how our family can minister to your family during these difficult days.

Katrina Hosea

July 25, 2014

Dear Joanne,
We were so very sorry to hear of Thane's passing. Please accept our most sincere Sympathy on your loss.
We will always remember the pleasant times we had on our Holland America cruises with you and Thane, those memories will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Claire and Helena Hamilton

July 25, 2014

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. As you know, Thane and I were friends for a very long time.
Thane was such a gentleman and fine man. I guess that one thing we shared and made us closer was the fact that we each were living with a disease. He was so brave and strong! I never recall how we came up with our contentious dialogue, but it was always fun and something we shared.
He was a great guy and I will miss him. He was a role model in many ways, and in that sense parts of his character will live on.
My best to you; I hope you will stay in touch and please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Jerry Goldstein

July 25, 2014

Joanne,
It is great sorrow that I hear about the news of Thane. I remember all the inspiring stories about how Mayo got started in Florida. He is a true inspiration to all. I will cherish preciousmemories he told me. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family. May God's grace, mercy and love surround your family during this time.

Winston Tan

July 24, 2014

Dear Joanne, Thane Jr., ,Romney and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of Thane and we ask God to send all of you much comfort in your deep grief. Know that we have so many great memories of him. He was a great mentor, and great host for your gatherings. We always had so much fun, many good laughs including our battles on the tennis court. What we remember most the great kindness he showed to us as though we were one of the family.
Joanne, by your devotion to Thane and loving care you gave such a powerful example of what love is truly about in a marriage. You gave up your life for awhile to care for your loving husband and demonstrated to all what it means for better or worst. Know that your life is changed but Thane will always be with you. In the quiet depths of your soul talk to him and you will feel his presence. We admire your strength so much. May your beautiful Thane's soul rest in presence of Christ, His mother, and all the saints in heaven. Know our Robb and Thane are together and they will help us here on earth. We love you and pray that your sorrow will turn into joy knowing that all will be right again.
God bless all of you. Tom and Mary McDonald

July 23, 2014

My dear cousin, I was so sad to hear this news. RIP cousin Thane, and may you and the family be comforted by all the years you had together. Love, Roxie

Roxie Rantala Russell

July 22, 2014

Dear Thane and the Cody Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at the loss of your father/husband. I worked with both Dr Cody's when the clinic first opened in 1986. I had the privilege of having Dr. Cody as the CEO of Mayo and Thane worked in the lab with us prior to going to medical school. Dr Cody was down to earth and never put on airs and always called us by our names. We worried about having the "bosses son" work with us in the lab, but Thane was just like his dad and we enjoyed every minute of his time with us. May God watch over all of you and help you through these trying times and know he is now in a better place out of pain and illness. God Bless, Patricia Shwarts

Patricia Shwarts

July 22, 2014

Dear Joanne & Family,
We are saddened to hear about Thane's passing and your loss. We often reminisce about the good times & laughs we shared on those Holland America cruises. They will always be fond memories. It was a privilege to know Thane, a down-to-earth and unpretentious gentleman, notwithstanding his accomplishments and esteem. We hope you find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life.
Fondly, Jeanne & Al

Jeanne & Al Bistrais

July 21, 2014

I was very sorry to hear the news that my cousin Thane had passed away. I have to say I hardly knew him as I was probably about 10 years old when we last met. Shortly after that my family moved from the Maritimes to the UK, where we have lived since 1960.
My condolences to Thane's family. Ken Cody

Ken Cody

July 21, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you during this time of grief. We know what a source of stability, inspiration, and love your husband/father was for your family. We hope that soon your sadness at his departure from this world is eclipsed by all the wonderful memories you have of him and that you may constantly feel him close by. With love, Susan, Jason, Kaia and Merek Soriano

July 21, 2014

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