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Gerald Looney Obituary
Surrounded by family, Dr. Gerald Looney died April 1, 2013, in Woodland Hills, California. He was born on November 22, 1937, in Coalwood, West Virginia, and grew up in Bluefield; son of Noah Webster Looney and Annabelle Burris Looney, both deceased. A graduate of Johns Hopkins and Harvard, Gerry had a prestigious medical career as a Physician, Medical Professor, and Medical Consultant in Arizona and California with extensive experience in Occupational Medicine. Gerry is survived by his loving wife, Joan P. Erfe Looney of Panorama City, California; stepchildren: Jeunesse Erfe, James Beaujolais Erfe, and James Beaufort Erfe, all of Panorama City, California; daughters: Debbie McIntire of Phoenix, Arizona; Catherine McGinley of Austin, Texas; Karen Shell of Scottsdale, Arizona; and Kelli McKee of Wyoming; six grandchildren; his brother, Timothy J. Looney of San Antonio, Texas; and his cousin, David Looney of Florida. Gerry will be remembered as a kind, generous man with a sense of humor, who loved music, medicine, politics, and history.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jose E E Rangel
March 31, 2025
Twelve years now, I still remember you, and still cherish our memories. As I age, I know that we will meet again sooner or later. RIP, my friend.
Jose E E Rangel
March 31, 2024
11 years since you left us, it seems like yesterday that you and I talked about work and what else. RIP my friend and colleague.
Jose Rangel
March 31, 2023
10 years, still miss my friend and co-worker. I will forever remember you. RIP
Jose Rangel
March 31, 2022
9 years, a long time, I have now retired from work, and still, miss you. Fly High my friend.
Until we meet again
Jose Rangel
March 31, 2021
8 years have passed, and I still feel it was just yesterday, how much I miss our telephone conversations and our personal interactions. I miss you more than ever. RIP my friend.
Jose Rangel
April 1, 2019
Six years have passed since our good friend, excellent Doctor and better human being left us. I still miss him and keep him on my prayers.
Jim and Liz Sanders
April 24, 2013
Gerry was family to us. He will be remembered with love.
Frederick Asche MD
April 16, 2013
A gentleman, a scholar, a friend.
Fred
April 15, 2013
Solong old friend .We had some great times in the choir .These friendships made our life worth it.
Dorothy Chudina
April 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's death. I went to school with Jerry and knew him as a very nice person. I send you my deepest sympathy. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Love and Prayers, Dorothy Kinser Chudina
Maria Teresa Rozo
April 8, 2013
My prayers are with Dr. Looney family. May you find comfort at this time of sorrow and may you celebrate his life. he was an honorable man. i am so sorry for your loss. please let us know when memorial is to take place. Maria Teresa Rozo
Ritha Jimenez
April 8, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of Dr. Looney's passing. I met him when I was 7 years old and he was not only my mentor, but a wonderful friend. I miss him and please let me know when his memorial is to take place.
John Stokes
April 7, 2013
Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Looney. My mother Clara Stokes Orander and her family grew up with Dr Looney in Crumpler and attended his fathers Methodist Church. My mother still lives in Lake City, Fl at age 84, the last of the family of bus driver Richard Orander.
April 6, 2013
So sorry for the family's loss. You are in my prayers.
Jose Rangel
April 6, 2013
I was honored to to know and work with Dr Looney at Southern California Immediate Medical Center, a man of impecable work ethics, superior knowledge but, most important an excellent person.
You will be deeply missed my friend.
Ken Hill
April 6, 2013
This is sad and shocking news. Gerry and I shared the same birthday and a friendship in Beaver. May God's love and grace comfort his California family and friends along with those of us back East.
Charlie Bell
April 6, 2013
My deepest condolence to your family on the passing of this fine man and humanitarian. Though it has been many years since I last spoke with Gerald at a high school reunion, I remember that he had never changed over the years. Your obituary statement as to his character cannot be improved upon.
Blessings and peace to you all.
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