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JOHN GUNNAR ELMQUIST, M.D. Dr. John G. Elmquist passed into life eternal on July 27, 2004 at Hospice of Palm Beach County. Born in Redlands, CA on July 24, 1936, he grew up in Chicago and attended Northpark Academy, Northwestern University, and Northwestern University Medical School. He performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. In 1968, he proudly served his country as a Captain and United States Army surgeon in Vietnam where he earned a Soldier's Medal for his heroic conduct. He then moved to West Palm Beach to become one of the first plastic surgeons in the county. He was also a member of the American Medical Association, The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and The American College of Surgeons. He is survived by his three children: daughter, Kari Elmquist and David Mattson of Palm Beach Gardens; son, Jon N. Elmquist and wife Annemarie of West Palm Beach; son, Thomas E. Elmquist and wife Careyanne and their daughter, Annika of Port St. Lucie. He is also survived by his friend and former wife, Carol Elmquist; and former secretary and friend Donna Adams. He also leaves behind a number of local friends and colleagues as well as extended family in Sweden. John was an active member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served as a council member. He was an avid philanthropist to many causes including animal preservations. One of his greatest joys was traveling in which he visited all seven continents, seeing many of the world's countries and cities. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with interment to follow at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday (TODAY) , July 30, 2004 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 1201 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County or to the Special Olympics, an organization to which he donated his time and expertise. Quattlebaum Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated www.Quattlebaum.org
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Dan & Kira Mountcastle
August 1, 2004
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Travis Otto & Ana Melara
July 30, 2004
Our sincerest condolences to the Elmquist family, our thoughts and wishes will be with you as you continue on.
“Think not disdainfully of death, but look on it with favor; for even death is one of the things that Nature wills.”
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Lorrie Schector
July 29, 2004
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know we are thinking of you. Your family and friends are there for you.
Marvin & Etta Ornstein
July 29, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to the Elmquist family, both here and in Sweden. God bless you all.
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
Asterie A , Michell
July 29, 2004
Dr Elmquist took care of me during a very rare & difficult med. problem 25 yrs ago - he was the only true 'healer' that could have helped - he found the ans. A rare blood disease that caused unbelievable damage WHAT A KIND CARING HUMAN BEING WHAT A GREAT DOCTOR . I have thanked GOD for him for all the years of my life, now he's in a HOLY place & knows without a doubt how grateful all his many patients truly are.
Kevin and Caryn Marsh
July 29, 2004
Our condolences to the entire family. We love you all very much. Know that he is now watching from above.
Jennifer Noonan
July 28, 2004
My heartfelt sympathies go to the entire Elmquist family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marc & Sharon Webb
July 28, 2004
Rejoyce in the Good times you all shared. As the Angels are rejoycing and remember you will see him again.
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