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Stephen Hiltabidle Obituary
Dr. Stephen Bartholf Hiltabidle of Annapolis, Maryland died peacefully at his home on February 1, 2017. He was born September 20, 1927 in Washington, D.C. to the late Beatrice and Walter Hiltabidle. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Thomas and his younger brother Charles. The family moved to Edgewater where he attended Mayo Elementary School, he then went on to attend Annapolis High School. After graduating he served in the Merchant Marines for two years, post war in Europe. Upon returning he graduated in 1951 from Lafayette College where he played lacrosse and was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity. In 1955 he graduated from George Washington School of Medicine. After his surgical residency, he was assigned to the United States Naval Academy as a surgeon and was commissioned as a Lt. Commander. He was chief of Surgery at Anne Arundel General Hospital, retiring in 1995. His many hobbies included sailing, ocean racing, skiing, scuba diving, sports cars and traveling around the world. He was a member of The Cruising Club of America, The Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, and The Storm Trysail Club. Steve was a proud member of The Annapolis Yacht Club for over 50 years, where he was a past Commodore. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 61 years and three children; Stephen Bartholf Jr. (Beth), Nan Hiltabidle Burdett (Mark) and Michael Baker (Megan). He had six amazing grandchilden that made him smile every day; Lauren, Katie, Max, Cara, Audrey and Brian. The service will be held at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Church Circle Annapolis, Maryland On February 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in his name to Maryland Hall, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or Arundel Medical Center, 200 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD. An online guest book is available at www.johnmtaylor.com
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for Stephen Hiltabidle
Jahn Tihansky
March 1, 2017
What a wonderful man. I was very lucky to have known him as a sailor and surgeon and friend. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Neal Baker
February 13, 2017
Uncle Steve and Aunt Mary had me as their house guest years ago. Aunt Mary showed me the whole area including the Naval Academy. It was a great day. The next day I was the worst crew member ever to race with Uncle Steve. Black soled shoes and terrible at taking directions but we did manage to finish a distant dead last. A memory I will never forget. Honestly a great trip. My thoughts are with you Aunt Mary and your family. Uncle Steve was one of a kind and I will not forget the kindness you guys always showed me.
Angie Trivane
February 12, 2017
My experience with Steve goes back 40 years. I was a post anesthesia nurse at Annapolis General Hospital so I was intimately aware of his great skill as a surgeon. His wonderful personality and friendship will be dearly missed. It was a pleasure to have him as a colleague, neighbor and friend. Ron and I wish only the best to Mary and all of her kids and grandkids. Love to you all.
Sandy Brock
February 12, 2017
Bill and I are so so saddened about the news of Steve's passing. He was a stellar in our community and loved by so many many Annapolitans. Our love to Mary and the family. We have so many memories of fun times with you both. Love, sandy & Bill Brock
Stephanie Parks Webb
February 11, 2017
We are sending deep condolences to Mary and your family My grandfather, Dr. John L. Parks, always held Dr Hiltabidle in very high regard. Know that we all send you love and comfort in these sad times.
Stephanie Moore
February 11, 2017
Nan & family - Very sorry to hear of Dr. Hiltabidle's passing. Prayers to the family in this difficult time, may he rest in peace.
Julia & Jim Corder
February 11, 2017
Dear Hiltabidle Family,
Jim and I send our deepest regards on the passing of Dr. HIltabidle. Steve saved Jim's life by performing emergency surgery. We enjoyed the company of the family including the matriarch of the family, Steve's mother Bea, who was our neighbor for many years.
Dan Varns
February 10, 2017
Such great memories of visiting Uncle Steve in MD years ago! He managed to get our "motley crew" on board his boat and get it under sail in spite of our help. Wish I could have visited more often, but always enjoyed his visits to SD too. God speed Uncle Steve!
Cindy and Robert McQuay
February 10, 2017
May the peace of Jesus give u comfort....knowing the best is yet to come.
Darrell Smith
February 8, 2017
Back in 1976 Dr Hiltabidle performed substantial surgery that corrected a painful ailment. The results were absolutely the best I could have hoped. He was a fine surgeon and gentleman. He always reminded me of Charleton Heston with his confident demeanor.
February 7, 2017
I admired him so much as a doctor. Worked as a nurse at Anne Arundel hospital when he was there
Anna Cannon
Susan Patton
February 7, 2017
Dear Steve, I had the distinct privilege of learning to be a Surgical nurse at AAMC. My great accomplishment was to be selected to supervise the Operating Room when you were Chief. I learned so much under your careful direction.
Your surgical skills were legendary. I missed your guidance when you "retired."
You might be surprised that so many years have gone by but you are still a Legendary Surgeon. I will never forget you! Sue Patton
February 7, 2017
Dear Mary: I was greatly saddened to learn of Steve's passing. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Unfortunely I cannot be at the.services since I am in Florida until the end of the month. Again my deepest sympathy. Nancy Williams.
Laureen Brown
February 7, 2017
My Mom, who was his patient many years ago (1965-1966), would often wonder where Dr. Hiltabidle was. I was just a baby when he was her surgeon but she always remembered that the nurses in his office would look after me when she went for her appointments. She was saddened to learn of his passing and she sends her thoughts & prayers to his family.
Josh Carey
February 7, 2017
We are grateful for the services tendered to us by this excellent physician and surgeon. He will be missed by the entire community,\. We offer our condolences to
Mary and family and know that time heals. Remember the good memories that make you smile.
Arthur Ebersberger
February 7, 2017
Mary
Judy and I were very saddened to read about Steve's passing and wanted to express our sympathies to you and the Family. Steve was always a gentleman, a great doctor, a sportsman and leader of others.
He will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family.
Art and Judy Ebersberger
Cal and Connie Gray
February 7, 2017
Here is a memory. Steve was at the helm of Donald Tate's Cayanne when they won their class in the Annapolis Bermuda race in 1974. As winners we were invited to the Governor's mansion for cocktails. On the way there right in front of us, Steve and Mary skidded on something in the road. They fell over. The popped right back up, laughing, and continued on their way. Many great racing memories. Best wishes to the family as you continue on and blessings to Steve as he continues on in everyone's heart.
karen kinsey -otrosina
February 6, 2017
You will be greatly missed dr.h. may god bless you.
Jennifer Kinsey- barbour
February 6, 2017
Mrs. Hiltabidle, you and Dr hiltabidle are very kind people, he was the best .
Joann Kinsey
February 6, 2017
To Mary and family. It was a great privilege to work for dr. Steve. There are many stars in his crown.
Holley Allsopp
February 6, 2017
Life is always so sure of its own availability. When it marches on and away, we remain full with wonder of having had such a kind, loving man to share our always too short, and oh, so precious time.
Richard Tager
February 6, 2017
I knew Dr. Hiltabidle only by his fine reputation as a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club. I am sorry for your loss. My condolences. Richard Tager, member AYC.
February 6, 2017
So sorry to read this he was a great man and will be missed by all.
Paul C. Esbensen
John and Pam Newman
February 6, 2017
It was a pleasure to work with Steve at AAMC. He was an accomplished and skilled surgeon. More satisfying was to know him outside the hospital and enjoy his friendship. Our thoughts are with Mary and the family.
Jim Williams
February 6, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Jim and Lois Williams
Alan Pastrana
February 6, 2017
I was coaching lacrosse at AACC, with Steven on the team during the early 80's, when my wife Diane called our team in New York and said, "we have rushed our 9 year old daughter Lisa to AAGHospital and Dr.Hiltabidle has diagnosed her condition as a ruptured appendix." Dr. Hiltabidle administered antibotics that night and operated on Lisa the next day and saved her life. 10 days later and still in the hospital the lab tech said " there is still a "mass of something at the site." Dr. Hitabidle entered her room later that day and said," no fever and she is eating and walking with no pain...go home, she will be fine." He was 100% right. Our Lisa became Lt. Lisa Buser Pastrana Brabazon, has 4 children at Saint Mary's Elementary School and a Navy Husband that works at the Pentagon. Words can not express the gratitude we have for the Hiltabidle Family. Respectfully, Coach Alan Pastrana
Donna Higgs Custer
February 5, 2017
Dr. Hiltabidle was the best!! He had such a wonderful bedside manner, and he actually made going to the doctors fun. He was such a kind and caring person. My sincere condolences to the family. There will never be another like Dr. Hiltabidle; he will be missed.
February 5, 2017
My sincere condolences to you, Mary, and to all of your family. Steve had a great concern for others along with his considerable talents in many areas, and he will be greatly missed by many.
Anne Hays
February 5, 2017
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Steve and his family. What an incredible man - professionly and socially. Two remembrances - when Jim had surgery, he and Steve talked about AYC during his prep. Jim loved it! Made him think of something else. Another is how much fun we had skiing with him and Mary. He was an incredible skier - effortless and amazing. We will miss him. Jim and Loretta Cunningham
February 5, 2017
My deepest condolences to Mary and all the family....truly a great professional man and all around good person......also, he saved my life...
Sandy (Earle) Torf
Susan Glover
February 5, 2017
Mary and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of a true gentleman and dedicated professional. His kind and caring manner made knowing him a priviledge.
Dr,Vernon and Lisa Croft
February 4, 2017
Steve was an excellent professional and a very good and loyal friend. He will be missed.
February 4, 2017
Our heartfelt thoughts on the loss of a great man, Dad, Grandad and true gentleman. It was our privilege to have know him over these many years ... he will be missed but fondly remembered. Pete & Laurie Stanford
Mary Carkhuff
February 4, 2017
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Stephen. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed. With love Mary, Jim and Jack Carkhuff
Kevin McNeil
February 4, 2017
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a truly wonderful person, & we were blessed to have known him. Love, Kevin, Amanda & kids.
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