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CHARLES KLIEMAN Obituary
DR. CHARLES HARRIS KLIEMAN, 72, of Newport Beach CA, died suddenly Sept. 25, 2013 while on vacation in Hawaii.
A prominent cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and inventor of surgical instruments, the former Philadelphian was in the Jefferson Medical College class of '67. He practiced for nearly 40 years at the St. Francis Medical Center in California, held elected Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff positions and was an integral part of their Emergency and Trauma Services team. He was a very much beloved colleague and treasured family member and friend. Dr. Klieman was the son of the late Harriet and Paul Klieman. He is survived by his wife, Candace (nee Barth); son, Michael (Linda), daughter Valerie Ramsay and stepdaughter, Megan Barth; granddaughters, Dagny and Jacqueline Klieman; 3 sisters, Judith (Martin) Stein, Susan Klieman, Carol (Allen) Lowe; nephews, Eric and Robert Lowe; nieces, Laura Stein; Jessica (Kyle) Solomon.
Funeral Services and Interment were private October 6 in New-port Beach. Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. of Surgery Research and Education Fund, c/o The Jefferson Foundation, 925 Chestnut St., Suite 110, Phila. PA 19107.
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lynn golt cranmer
October 28, 2025
Charles was my room mate at Ursinus college.We were both freshman and this was our first venture into the world away from our parents. We both went on to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and then moved to California to practice Medicine. Lots of fond memories,
lynn golt cranmer
May 13, 2025
Charles and I were room mates at Ursinus College in 1958 and stayed friends through college and Med School at Jefferson. Sad to just hear of his passing. Miss him
Thelma Gates
October 28, 2021
Nothing has changed. No matter how many years go by, you are with me today, just as you were when we first met in 1967. You are, and will always be, forever in my heart.
July 31, 2017
I cherish the 11 years Dr. K and I worked together. He was a amazing boss and friend.
So many memories! Dr Klieman was there for me when my husband, Lee Taylor was killed at
Lake Tahoe. Ironically, the same day Dr. K.
left us, I was visiting the museum that honors Lee in Lake Guntersville, Alabama. I couldn't wait to share this with Dr. K. as I knew he would love that--
I am a hiker and biker etc and invited Dr.K to join us and usually he would decline with this excuse - get ready " I get my exercise getting out of bed in the morning." He sure did get the bug didn't he? I know he loved the next part of his journey. SO sad he couldn't finish it.
I will always miss him and cherish the Memories.
RIP Doctor K
Dorothy Taylor Arevalos
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David Needleman
November 11, 2014
Dear Charles, so much time has passed and I didn't know. You were just in my thoughts and sadly the result is learning of the tragic news. Perhaps it's never too late to share one's appreciation for another. You were an inspiration. Your warmth, enthusiasm, caring for others, witty attitude, zest for life, creativity, drive and accomplishments as a visionary, will all be remembered and continue to inspire. You are missed.
Candy Klieman
February 28, 2014
I'll love you forever.
Thelma Gates
November 9, 2013
Dearest Charles ~
You will be remembered and loved - always.
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