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Malcolm Dinges Obituary
Dr. Dan, as he was called by friends and patients, attended San Jacinto High School and graduated from University of Arkansas Medical School in 1948. He served two duties in the U.S. Navy for 11 years between 1943 and 1956. While interning at Hermann Hospital he met a pretty RN, Marie Wheeler, and they were married in 1949 and have been faithful ever since. He practiced 40 years of Family Practice and General Surgery primarily at Hillcroft Medical Clinic and Sharpstown General Hospital. He loved caring for his patients. He was a member of Braeburn Country Club and Second Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Blanche Dinges; Sister, Ola Williams; and grandson, Dan Dinges, Jr.
He is survived by wife, Marie, and their 4 children, Vicky Bennett and husband, Jerry, Dan Dinges, Mark Dinges and his wife, Barbara, and Jennifer Knox and her husband, Joe; 6 grandchildren: Anthony Goode and wife, Jamie, Lindsey Dinges, Lauren Morin, Michelle Murphy, Caroline Dinges and Marshall Dinges; and 3 great-grandchildren: Daniel, David and Benjamin Goode.
He was a dedicated husband and loving family man. He loved the outdoors, particularly hunting and golfing.
A Celebration of Dan's life will be held on Friday, February 21 @ 11:00am in the Chapel at Second Baptist Church-Woodway.
In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, please support Amazing Place (www.amazingplacehouston.org).
For further tributes, please see www.woodlawnfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Dinges
Gayle Wilson
February 14, 2021
What can I say about this amazing Doctor that Was my Doctor and my family’s Doctor since when I was 5 ! He saved my Dad’s life and became my life saver ! Vicki and are still friends and Marie was like my other mother ! I wear a pendent everyday which Dr . Dinges brought to my house after I almost died from penicillin and saved me ! There is not a Day in which I don’t think of him ! I love him and his Dear sweet family ! There is a picture of He and Marie at my daughter’s Wedding looking at her and Bill walking down the stairs at Vargo’s ! Wonderful Doctor, man , friend and father figure ! RIP
Deborah Daily
February 23, 2014
Here's to Dr. Dan, he will be missed, he was the classic family/neighborhood Doctor. Reading many of these entries brings back all those wonderful Bellaire/Braeburn memories.
The Daily Family sends their heartfelt prayers to each of you for your loss.
Mike Dinges
February 20, 2014
Dr. Dan the Bandage Man as I first knew him as a young child. He treated/cared for/operated on many thousands of people in Southwest Houston until he retired. Dr. Dan was a very intelligent and compassionate doctor/surgeon with incomparable skills and bedside manner. He was admired by collegues,friends,and family. To this day, not a week passes that someone doesn't ask me about and/or recalls fond memories of Dr. Dan and his wonderful family. My heart and prayers go out to you all. We lost a great man who excelled in everything he did...outstanding husband,father,grandfather,friend,doctor, brother in Christ,golfer, and outdoorsman.
May God bless Marie, Vicky, Dan, Mark, Jenny and their families during this time and always.
Alice Garner-McCall
February 20, 2014
Vicky-My prayers are with you and your family always.
Mary Berndt-Wade
February 19, 2014
What a wonderful man and life. My prayers are with his family.
Tanya Powell
February 19, 2014
Vicki, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Father.
Robin Dawley
February 19, 2014
On Easter Sunday 1958, my brother and I were enjoying the holiday at our Grandparents house on Mulberry Lane in Bellaire, throwing around this new thing called a "Frisbee". He threw it right into an evergreen tree,and I dutifully went in after it, diving headfirst into a nest of yellowjackets. Needless to say, I got popped about 9 times on the head and the results were not good! My mom called our "new" family doctor at home, who was probably enjoying quality time with his own family; back then, physicians woulod give you a home number to call if you had any needs. He said to meet him at his office that was located in the little building across from the Weingarten's store in Bellaire at the time; he said "you need to hurry". He actually beat us there and I remember him telling me with a laugh "your head looks like a Mickey Mouse Balloon". We all laughed, but I hurt! He was going to give me a shot, and told me to pull down my pants; I guess his daughter had come with him, but she was close enough to my age, and cute, and I said "do I have to?" he looked at her and asked her to please leave the room; I got my shots. I remember him telling my mother that if we had been about 3-5 minutes later, he could not have helped me. He called at least twice a day for a few days to check on me! We relocated in Houston, and changed doctors, but I did have the opportunity about years later to thank him for his sacrifice of his "family time on Easter Sunday" to help us out. I also remember my Grandmother saying "I may change doctors, he is SO handsome!" I just want to thank the family for sharing this gentleman, and I feel like I speak for many by saying that Dr. Dan ememplified what a doctor is supposed to be, and I was honored to have known him
Mary Maedgen Stewart
February 19, 2014
Dr. Dinges! I loved you and your whole family. You were a staple in our home and neighborhood. Vicky, my first very best friend. God bless you and your family! Love, Mary
Gayle Rogers Wilson
February 19, 2014
Dr.Dinges was my Doctor when I was 5yrs. old til he retired. He was like my father when my Dad passed.I have missed him so much and I fill so blessed just to have known him. I have kept up through Dr. VanBiber. He ment so much to all that knew him. Marie, the last time I saw you was at Michelles wedding. God bless you all. You will never get over losing him but you will get through it by the grace of God and the love of family and friends.
Tama Walker
February 19, 2014
I send my prayers to the Dinges family and may your loved one rest in peace.
Stan/Vicki, Mariellen and Jay/Roxy Tucker
February 19, 2014
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers from the Tucker family to the Dinges family. Though it's been years since we have seen Dr. Dan, his genuineness and kindness left a very fond and lasting impression. I know he is missed.
Glenn Rossi
February 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
-Glenn (former BHS schoolmate of Vicky)
Diane Whittaker/SoRelle
February 19, 2014
Peace and love for my childhood friend Vicky and her family at this sad time!
Janet Cheatham
February 19, 2014
My love and prayers go out to all of the family. Dr. Dan was a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Millie Craig
February 19, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Millie Craig
February 19, 2014
Vicky my thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Denise Nichols Otts
February 19, 2014
I never met you but I wish I had. I don't know you but I wish I did. May your family find peace and joy in their memories of you
February 19, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you. The Cabiness Girls.
Jeff Boyette
February 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dinges family. Mr. Dinges was a good man whose love will live in your hearts forever. May God bless each of you during your time of loss.
February 19, 2014
Sincere condolences to the family of
Dr. Dan Dinges who treated so many
injuries of me and Dan. Burnis Foy
Joe & Tammy Armour
February 19, 2014
Peace be with your family during this difficult time. Blessed be.
Candy Firchow
February 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are wirh all the loved ones Dr. Dan left behind. Godspeed.
Clay, Amy & Mary Ann Wick
February 19, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. May the good Lord wrap you in his arms in this time of sadness! Braeburn Valley will never be the same ~
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