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Theodore Eliot Keats
Theodore E. Keats, M.D., died peacefully, Friday, December 10, 2010, in Charlottesville.
Interment was Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the University of Virginia Cemetery.
A memorial celebration of Dr. Keats' wonderful life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, at Old Cabell Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
In keeping with Dr. Keats continued focus on education and love of Radiology, he requested any donations be made to The Keats Society Education Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 800776, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
Teague Funeral Home is assisting the family.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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May 21, 2011
Although this is a late entry, it comes with the same message as those that have preceded mine: Ted Keats was a gentleman and a scholar. Combined with his wonderful sense of humor and his kindness, those attributes add up to describe one of the best radiologists of his time. I was very fortunate to have known him and to have benefited from his hard work. His book sits on my desk in New Zealand and I know that I have a friend beside me. How wonderful to have left a legacy, embracing family, friends, colleagues, and trainees, that will carry on his philosophy and his love of life.
I'll treasure his stories...
Rita L. Teele M.D. FRANZCR
Pediatric Radiologist
Auckland Starship Children's Hospital
New Zealand
and
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
David Karasick
February 18, 2011
Dear Patt and family,
My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I will always cherish the time I spent with Ted and Jack Edeiken as they were the 2 most influential people in my academic career. Ted was special to me as a friend and mentor. I will never forget him . He will always be with me whenever I open up his "Normal Variants" book.
January 27, 2011
We are saddened by your loss of Dr.Keats. No doubt he was well thought of. During this most difficult time for you, may God's treasured words at Isiah 41:10 guide and comfort you.
Betty Carter
January 26, 2011
Dear Patt, Ian and Bradley,
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy go to you and your family. I was shocked and saddened when I read the news. I will always remember Ted
as a loving, very committed father and
husband, a wonderful, thoughtful,caring person. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or your family.
Love,
Betty Carter
Charlottesville, VA
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January 21, 2011
Mrs Keats,
I am Johnetta Gordon from Cricket and Company Beauty Salon... you will know me better as "boo".. Its been a lot of years since I saw you but this made me remember all the nice things about you and the fun we had downtown... I amd very sorry for you loss... Sincere prayers for you and your family... God Be With you always.... Love Boo
G. DALE BELL
January 16, 2011
TO PAT AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO JUST BE HEARING OF THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED DR. TEATS, YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP TO ME DURING THE PASSING OF OUR FRIEND BILL THOMAS AS I HAVE NOT HAD MUCH CONTACT WITH YOU SINCE HIS PASSING. PLEASE CALL ME AT 906-9890 IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
DALE BELL
Karen Sanner
January 13, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharon Kidd
January 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to all of Dr. Keats' Family and the UVA Radiology family. I had the privilege of working with Dr. Keats while working in the UVA Radiology Film Room. He was a man of integrity and had a smile for everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Grider Gordon, DO
January 5, 2011
My sincere condonlences to all of Dr. Keats' Family and the UVA Radiology family. I had the honor of working as an MSK Radiology fellow with Dr. Keats, and each day I worked with him was a pleasure. He was one of the "most interesting men in the world" and will be missed and remembered always.
December 27, 2010
My dear friend Patt,
Having read the very moving entries, I could not begin to write so eloquently. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Bradley.
Toni Edeiken, Ventnor, NJ
Doug Phillips
December 21, 2010
An incredible man and a true pleasure to spend time with. He taught us to recognize the normal as well as the abnormal and also to not be narrow in our focus. I will miss him.
stephane delaunay
December 21, 2010
Dear Patt.
My sincere condoleances.Ted had an amazing emotional intelligence.This is exceedingly rare in a world of gifted academics.This is what made him special.
I will always remember what he told me when writing a recommendation letter.He said:"say better things than you believe, because people will turn out better than you are able to know".
He knew.
Bye Ted
John Steinfeld
December 21, 2010
Dear Patt,
My respect and admiration for Dr. Keats (despite his invitation, I could never bring myself to call him Ted!) is unbounded. A true scholar and a truly nice man, he will remain in my memory the paradigm of "gentleman."
I mourn with you.
December 21, 2010
Patt, Bradley & Family we were so terribly sad to learn of Ted's passing. I (we) feel so blessed to have gotten to know his warmth, spirit, sense of humor, and amazing commitment to his professional endeavors. He is an inspiration to all of us on how we should live our lives and make the world a better place. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. The Lelivelds
Evan Cohn
December 21, 2010
Patt,
I was so sorry to hear the news of Dr. Keat's passing. He was a great person and I loved working with him. He was always full of life. He made a large impression on me as a person as well as in my training to be a radiologist.
If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Aaron Laushway
December 20, 2010
Patt, You must know how terribly sad I am to learn of Ted's passing. You are much in my thoughts now and prayers in the near future. Both of you are so dear to me and I seek abundant consolation for you on this profound loss. Love, Aaron
December 20, 2010
Uncle Ted was a truly warm and caring gentle-man. You treated all with dignity and warmth. Ted's professional strengths are legendary. The way he lived his life is a standard all should strive. Bob Keats
December 19, 2010
Patt and Bradley, My prayers and wishes of comfort go out to you both.
Dr. Keats will be missed by all that knew him, he was a wonderful man. May God give you strength to endure now and in the future with Bradley. Barbara Bell Rudischhauser
Janeth & Tom Bibb
December 19, 2010
We are saddened by the loss of Dr.Keats- the Radiology field has lost a great man, but his legacy will live on. To Patt and family, we are thinking of you in this time.
Esther Mills
December 19, 2010
Mrs. Keats and Ian,
You have lost a husband and father and there are no words that I can find to properly express my sorrow for your loss. I first met Dr. Keats when I began working in the film room in 1981. Years later I returned to school and worked with him as an x-ray tech. He was a very patient and kind teacher who unselfishly shared his knowledge and expertise. He left big boots to fill and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You and your family are in my prayers.
Donna DeGroat
December 19, 2010
Patt and Bradley,
I want you to know that you are in my thoughts at this time. Dr. Keats was an extraordinary man and I feel privileged to have met him. Peace and comfort to you both during this holiday season.
Karen Barden
December 16, 2010
On behalf of Dr. Keats, it was an honor and a privilege to run the Keats Society for the past six year. In doing so I was able to really get to know Ted. He had a knack for making you feel special and appreciated. I will especially miss his witty sense of humor and that wonderful smile – a smile that could light up a room. What a gentleman he was. I will see to it that his legacy will live on in the Department of Radiology at UVA.
December 15, 2010
Pat,Ted was a Great Chairman of Radiology.He was always very respectful to his staff and willing to help you in any way.I know he will be missed by all who loved and cared for him.UVA has lost one of their finest.You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Larry and Debbie Lamb
Brenda Brown
December 15, 2010
To the family of Dr. Keats: Dr. Keats played a big part in my diagnosis. Whenever he saw me, he would always stop and ask me how was I doing and what was happening with my health issues. Dr. Keats was a caring man and a GREAT RADIOLOGIST. He will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Carol Harlow
December 15, 2010
Dearest Patt,
Dr. Keats was an amazing Chairman and friend to all of us. He went over and beyond for his techs. I remember the time you both took me to a Specialist in Richmond after I hurt my back at work. Who else would have cared enough? This was the kind of man he was, and will be remembered for. His caring nature and love for all people.
We all miss him so.
Carol Harlow
Angie Collins
December 15, 2010
I will never forget the kindness and gentleness of Dr.Keats. Every Valentines day he would hand deliver a rose to EVERY female employee throughout Radilogy and a hug to go along with it. Loving thoughts and prayers to you and your family. He truly leaves a legacy behind. God bless you. May peace surround your family.
Pat Steele
December 15, 2010
Dear Patt and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Know that your wonderful memories will comfort you in the days to come.
It was such an honor to work for Dr. Keats all those many years. He will always be remembered with respect and admiration.
Tony Poehailos
December 15, 2010
Dear Patt & Bradley:
I am so sorry for your loss. I do feel fortunate to have met/known Ted, if only for a short time. He was the type of person that it only took a couple minutes in his company to realize what a warm, gentle, loving man he was. He handled his illness with such dignity and courage. And I was priviledged to see how very deeply he loved (and still loves) you both. May God's peace be with you at this difficult time and always.
Chris Carpenter
December 15, 2010
It was an honor and pleasure to have known Dr. Keats. He was such a kind and gentle person who always had a kind word and smile to share no matter how busy it got in the dept. I will miss him and send prayers of strength to his family.
Chris Carpenter
December 15, 2010
Dear Patt and Bradley,
My deepest sympathies. Ted meant so much to me. He encouraged me to become faculty here and hired me almost 20 years ago. He gave me the opportunity to achieve a very full phase of my life academically at the University of Virginia and from the life experiences I gained while living in Charlottesville. He positively influenced so many lives around him through his warmth and genuine caring of others lives. He is very appreciated and missed. Gia DeAngelis Charlottesville Virginia
Gia DeAngelis
December 15, 2010
Dear Patt and Bradley,
My deepest sympathies. Ted meant so much to me. He encouraged me to become faculty here and hired me almost 20 years ago. He gave me the opportunity to achieve a very full phase of my life academically at the University of Virginia and from the life experiences I gained while living in Charlottesville. He positively influenced so many lives around him through his warmth and genuine caring of others lives. He is very appreciated and missed. Gia DeAngelis Charlottesville Virginia
Shelley Barrutia
December 14, 2010
Dear Aunt Patt and Bradley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. I will always remember Uncle Ted for his fabulous animal sounds and funny jokes. He could always make me laugh. Knowing him and having him in our family was a true gift.
Becki Elliott
December 14, 2010
Dear Patt and Bradley,
Deepest sympathies are with you. The world and our family have lost an incredible man. No one can make cricket sounds like Ted. Ted (gracious and so refined) could fit into any crowd and make people feel at ease. Take your shoes off so he could look at your feet. Oh, he is going to be missed so much by his colleagues and family. I am so lucky to have had him as a brother-in law.
Drew Lambert
December 14, 2010
Dear Pat and Bradley,
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Keats' passing. He was a wonderful teacher to me. I am happy I had the honor to be president of the Keats Society while he was with us. I will pray for your comfort this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Drew Lambert
Bruce Hillman
December 14, 2010
Patt - I'll be sending a more formal note, but I wanted to add this to the many memories already offered.
It was a great honor for me to follow Ted as Chair. He was a great gentleman of our specialty and will be long remembered for his wit as well as his integrity. He will be truly missed by the many radiologists whose lives and careers he fostered.
Bruce
Genevieve Easley
December 14, 2010
I did not get to work with Dr. Keats much as I was a fluoro tech and he was always in MSK. Regardless, he always had a smile and a "How are you doing Genevieve?" whenever we passed in the hallway. He will be missed in a very big way. I am sending prayers and love to the Keats family.
December 14, 2010
Dear Patt and Bradley,
My prayers and deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Dr. Keats will be greatly missed by all of us who wroked with him. We loved him dearly. He was a wonderful, caring , and gracious man.
Dawn Davis (U.V.A. Imaging)
December 14, 2010
Dear Pat and Bradley,
We send our deepest sympathy to both of you. Mr. Keats will be greatly missed. If we can do anything, please let us know. Bradley, we're here for you!!
Love,
Stony Point School
George Haney
December 14, 2010
Pat and Bradley, Ted was a wonderful and caring man who will be missed by all who knew him. He always had a great smile and words of encouragement every time that I was around him. We are thinking of you and let us know if we can be of assistance. (george w haney)
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