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December 9, 2019
One the more gracious people I met back in the day with a Disability. He was a very determined soul and always had words of encouragement and care. The first time I met him was 1980 at the Courage Center and he walked into the gym with a cane, later I found out that he had polio, at the time we had 4 basketball players on the Rolling Gophers team that had the same. Doc Owen is missed by many, may he Rest in Peace!!!
Kevin Strathy
December 8, 2019
He will ALWAYS be remembered. He would be impossible to forget!
Lise Faillettaz
August 1, 2012
Dear family,
I only recently learned of Dr. Owen's death from our mutual brace orthotist. I am very sad, somehow I had hoped to see him again after his final retirement. I saw him for 20 + years and leaned on his vision, humor, wisdom and kindness, all rare in the medical world which has always been in my life. It would be my pleasure to say more in some other format. My thoughts and prayers go with you all.
Darrin East
July 31, 2012
Amy & Marnie,
Should you ever read this, just know that I found out about dad a few months ago after I saw you Amy at Damico's w/ a friend. I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad your husband was one of the few good guys out there. Aways made me smile. Always being the best that he can be. Please know if you need anything ever please call me. I love you all, and may trouble be looking down on us with his wonderful smile while drinking his wine and eating his salmon.
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December 30, 2011
My son has spinal muscular atrophy. He started seeing Dr. Owen at Sister Kenny at the age of 3. Whenever we had an appointment, my son was like he was going to see Grandpa and Dr. Owen loved seeing him! He made a big difference in how we dealt with the diagnosis. I will never forget the words he told me when Steve was 6 - "Don't worry about him, with his personality and today's technology, he is going do just fine!" How right he was. Steve is now 33, married, part-owner of a PCA business and has been coaching adaptive sports for Robbinsdale Schools for 15 years! He has won numerous awards and is even in the Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in Boise, Idaho! All though Steve's life, I am constantly reminded by Dr. Owen's words and how right he was! He really made a huge diffence in how we live with the diagnosis - and for Steve' sister too, who was also seen by Dr. Owen with the same diagnosis. He was a kind, wonderful man!
Bonnie Onsum, Brooklyn Park, MN
Rosemary Thorsen
December 25, 2011
My daughter, Patty, and I first met Richard Owen in 1962, when she was two. Patty had had cerebral palsy since birth and Dr. Owen gave us guidance when she entered Curative Workshop Nursery where she experienced his gentle care and that of the many wonderful therapists who worked with him. Patty learned to managed her disabilities and to live independently. Both she and I will always be grateful for having known Richard Owen and for feeling his strong, cheerful, and humorous encouragemnent with the challenges in our lives. We will always feel his spirit with us as we assume you will. What a great human being and how fortunate we have been to share his gifts.
Rosemary Thorsen
Jean Bowick
December 23, 2011
Our hearts are with you all ~ so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed meeting him and spending time with your family. Thinking about you especially through the holidays. Much love, Jean & David Bowick
December 22, 2011
Amy,
It has been over 20 years since I visited you guys in Minneapolis. Regrettably our family extends so far and there are today so many of us, we lose contact.
My thoughts are with you as we share this with Dick's Aunt Betty who is in her 92nd year. I'm thankful that Cousin Neel just forwarded this notice to me today.
Cousin Jim Kelso - Surprise, Arizona
john schatzlein
December 19, 2011
Amy,Marnie,Rick & Don,
My years of knowing doc and you all goes way back and are remembered like they were not that long ago, Since leaving SKI I didn't get to see doc much but have always thought of how he taught me so much and was such a loving and caring friend. His calm, gentleness was an example to us all.
He touched Helen as a work colleague and friend, Melissa, whom he checked out after she fell chasing a basketball in the gym one night when she was little and Erica when she did a interview with him while in HS.
He touched me in many ways as a teacher, colleague, teammate and friend. Wishing I could have been at the celebration but I was in thought. Thanks for all you were/are to our family
jc bowick
December 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Christianson
December 16, 2011
Sorry to hear about Doc's passing. It was great to see him in the day at all Rolling Gopher games. He was an inspiration to all wheelchair players.
Sue George
December 15, 2011
It was a privilege to get to know Dick and Amy as our company provided care for him this past year. I could only imagine that he was a wonderful doctor in his younger years. Such a gentle, thoughtful man with occasional humorous quips. Having my own Corgi made for lots of fun sharing stories about our dog's antics. He will definitely be missed!
December 15, 2011
Dick was a real gentleman and I respected his help and intellect as vice president to my president of the Friends of the Andersen Horticultural Library. He will be greatly missed.
Judy Spiegel
Greg Johnson
December 15, 2011
Amy (and Family),
It has been great getting to know you and Dick these last number of years. He was one of the best and nicest gentleman I've had the pleasure of knowing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family from Pam, Mike, Roger and I.
Veronica Wanchena
December 15, 2011
Dear Amy, Marnie, Rick, Ann, Don, Meg, and family,
I offer you my my deepest sympathy and prayers. Dick was a profound joy and gift, and I was blessed to have had the time with him that I did. I send my love and support to you all.
Georgia Bowick
December 15, 2011
I was in the presence of Dr. Owen only a few times, but he impressed me as a very kind man. My deepest sympathy to each member of his family.
December 15, 2011
God bless Doc Owen and others like him - A true gentleman and a generous soul. Bob & Marie Szyman
Alan Bensman
December 14, 2011
Dear Amy, Marnie Rick, and Don
Dick is one of the finest men, and physicians that I have ever known.
He provided me the opportunity to join his practice. He was my mentor, friend and ethical guide.
Carol and I send our prayers, love and thoughts to you.
Alan and Carol
Alan Bensman
December 14, 2011
Dear Amy, Marnie and Don,
Dick was without question one of the finest men, and physician, I have ever known. Dick offered me the opportunity to join him in practice. He was my mentor, friend and ethical guide.
Dick will always be with me in spirit.
Carol and I extend our love, prayers and thoughts to you.
Alan and Carol
Bob and Barbara Polland
December 14, 2011
Our thoughts are with Amy and family. We remember fondly the arely years of wheelchair sports with
Dick and the years at Camp
Courage.
Anita Martinez
December 14, 2011
It was my honor to meet and get to know and adore Dick Owen when he, Amy and Marnie joined the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis several years ago. A man of intelligence, humor and wisdom, Dick was much loved and admired. He added such a quick wit and dry humor to many small group gatherings that I was privileged to regularly see him at. I will miss him so much.
My heartfelt sympathy to Amy, Marnie, Rick, Don and all members of the extended Owen family.
Donna Williams
December 14, 2011
Dick,Amy and Tucker were a wonderful part of our AKC agility training and trial group.It has been a great pleasure knowing Dick and his family. Donna and Bob Williams, Belle and Shiloh
Kurt Greniger
December 14, 2011
Our prayers are with you Amy and your family during this season of loss. I was priveldged to meet Doc Owen 2 or 3 times as a wheelchair basketball player and was very blessed to have met him. His kind and gentle nature will be greatly missed.
Patty Thorsen
December 14, 2011
Dr. Owen was a gentle soul, and a steady, guide. He offered me medical "care" in the deepest sense of the word, during the 1960s. Dr. Owen offered the essence of quiet dignity. May you be comforted by a spirit of peace.
Patty Thorsen
Formerly of Golden Valley, MN
Lila Close
December 14, 2011
In the relatively short time I knew Dick, he had a gentle unassuming way of crawling into your heart.
I will cherish our times together and remember him always.
My thoughts are with his family , of which he was so proud.
Kevin Strathy
December 14, 2011
Dr. Owen was one of the finest men I ever knew. He had a profound impact on me, both in choosing my profession and simply in being a person.
As a child, I had two uncles named Dick. When I found out he was not also my uncle, I was crushed. He was my favorite!!
My deepest sympathies to you Amy, as well as Marnie, Rick and Don. You all have a very special place in my heart.
Terry Woodman
December 14, 2011
Richard was a friend and mentor to me. He helped so many, I am proud to have work with him for so many years. My condolences to his family and friends.
December 14, 2011
He was a Great Doctor and Man. When I was growing with CP he showed me and more importantly my parents that I could do things on my own.
thank you Doc. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Michael Sandell
Connie & Paul McMahon
December 14, 2011
Lots of excellent memories of his kindness and compassion, he was a great person who had time for everyone. Our condolences to the family.
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