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David Reif-Snyder Obituary
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LAKELAND - Dr. David Navarre Reif-snyder, age 82, died from internal injuries following a vehicle accident on December 27th., 2017. David was born in Mexico City to missionary parents and was raised in Venezuela and Colombia, South America. He came to the U.S. when he was 14 years old to attend high school and college. He graduated from Columbia University in New York City and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Reifsnyder served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia, then went on to become a founding professor at the University of South Florida's medical school. He was a physician at the Tampa Veteran's Hospital, and Chief of Medicine at Bay Pines V.A. Hospital. Dr. Reifsnyder had a private practice in Clearwater, FL for many years, followed by several years of private practice in Lakeland, FL. He was board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases and also specialized in travel medicine. Tennis, reading, and travel were his passions. He traveled the world with his wife and family. His most recent adventure was Antarctica.
David is survived by his wife Nellda and his children Esther Gross-man (husband Dovid), Pete Weber (wife Patricia), Bruce Weber (wife Dena), Nellda Clark (husband Jeff Clark), 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Friends are welcome to participate in a Celebration of Life at Grasslands Country Club on Friday January 5th at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hearth Project of Polk County (P.O. Box 391, Bartow FL 33830) or the Southern Poverty Law Center. (www.splcenter.org).
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Memories and Condolences
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Cynthia Ceraolo Harris
February 5, 2021
Dr. David Navarre Reifsnyder, M.D. was an excellent, brilliant, thorough and very caring and humble physician. Was so sad to hear about his passing. My son with Down Syndrome's doctor (Dr. Herrero, M.D.) referred me to Dr. Reifsnyder for infectious diseases Chronic- Mono, IBS, and several other immune disorders and informed me that all the Clearwater Doctors sent family members to him for complex multi-faceted medical conditions. Dr. Reifsnyder was ahead of his time and had me read Nicholas Regush's book "The Virus Within" A Coming Pandemic (ISBN 0-452-28222-5), citing HHV-6& HHV-7 Human Herpes Virus as the underlying root cause for many complex mysterious and multi-faceted immune illnesses. Viruses dormant in the human body can be activated and cause devastating illness/death. Book cites excessive vaccines as the culprit for "The Gulf War Syndrome" and many others. Dr. Reifsnyder was Wonderful Human Being who genuinely cared about people and ahead of his time. Praying for peace for Nelda and their family. Know he's in Heaven!
Cynthia Watkins
October 8, 2018
Dr. Reifsnyder was a great physician and inspiration. He is greatly missed.
October 8, 2018
Cynthia Watkins
Patrick Bozeman
August 30, 2018
Dr. Reif-Snyder was an inspiration to me in Medical School at USF. He taught me to do the History and Physical. He arranged for my ID elective at Hospital Vozandes in Ecuador. This was a life changing experience for me and for it I will be ever grateful to him. I'm so sad to see such a wonderful man depart from this world but I know he is with his Savior.
Jeanne White
May 31, 2018
So sad to see this. I worked for David for a short time in the Clearwater office. Such a good doctor. My prayers to Nellda & the family.
March 13, 2018
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janecorrigan corrigan
February 22, 2018
incredible physician and gentleman
our family went to him for years in Clearwater and was sorely missed when he moved to Lakeland
Becky Sloan
February 8, 2018
I am so saddened to read the news of Dr, Reifsnyders passing. This caring physician helped me regain my health after seeing multiple physicians and tests many years ago.. He was the only physician that gave me a correct diagnosis and treatment. I remember making that first phone call to his Clearwater office and speaking with his wife Nellda and the genuine care I received from both of them. My sincere condolences to Nellda and the family. Rest in peace Dr. Reifsnyder
Waller Tabb Jr.
January 17, 2018
Dr. Reifsnyder helped me to get well. He was such an interesting and caring man. He will be missed.
David and Jennie Friedlander
January 6, 2018
Jennie and I are saddened to hear of David's untimely passing. He was a consummate gentleman and I always enjoyed our conversations. David was the voice of reason in our HOA meetings and a great neighbor. Again, our sincerest condolences to your family.
January 5, 2018
We are saddened to learn of the passing of David, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Bolivia.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
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