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Diedrich Beusse Obituary
Dr. Diedrich O.( Deke) Beusse, Jr. 76, of Lakemont, Ga. died Saturday September 20, 2008 at his home.
Born and raised in Atlanta Ga. He was the son of the late D.0 Seusse and Mary Pennington Beusse. He was the husband of Carole Ficken Beusse. He was graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine in 1958.He established and operated a small animal practice (Trail Animal Clinic) in Orlando, Florida for 23 years. He was also a Contract Veterinarian for Sea World of Florida for 30 years . He later became Professor and Director of the Marine Mammal Medicine Department at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He served in this postion for 3 years before moving to Rabun County In 2004. He was a contract Veterinarian with the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program in Kings Bay, Georgia until early this year (2008). He was a member of the Clayton Baptist Church for the past four years
He is survived by his wife, Carole Ficken Beusse of Lakemont,Ga. One son, Doby Beusse of Orlando, Florida, Daughter and Son in - law, Laura B. McCue and James McCue of Clayton , Ga. One sister, Betty McCool of Roswell , Ga.
A "Celebration of Life Service" will be held at the Clayton Baptist Church Monday, September 29, 2008 at 11:00 O'clock AM. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Pine Castle, Orlando, Florida at 11:00 O'clock AM Saturday October 18, 2008.
Family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials in Deke's honor be made to the Ministry Activities Center (MAC), 87 South Church Street, Clayton, Georgia .30525 .
An online register book is available at www.hunterfuneralhomega.com .
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge.
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Carole Large
October 23, 2008
I am glad to have the opportunity to add my voice to the many that Dr Beusse touched. He was a very special man and a gentle, dedicated vet. He came into our family's life back in the 70's and he cared for our many pets and more than that he taught us to love and care for the pets with respect. He "scolded" me more than once when he didn't feel like I had done the right things and one of the furbabies suffered for it. I followed Dr Porter to Kirkman Rd and soon we had the priviledge of seeing Dr Beusse when he worked there part time. My husband and children all thought so highly of Dr Beusse and we carry some of his high standards in caring for our pets to this day. We will miss him and instead of dwelling on the emptiness he leaves I will think of the thousands of people he helped and how they, too are taking better care of their pets because of Dr Beusse. While working in a doctor's office several years ago I was helping a patient and she mentioned working at Sea World. I asked her if she knew Dr Beusse and she said "Oh yes, and he was the best teacher, I learned so much from him!" I picture him surrounded by all the animals that have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and it makes me smile through me tears. Thanks, Mrs Beusse for sharing him will so many animal loves.
Carole Large, Orlando, Fl
Tommie & Linda Thompson
October 5, 2008
Our prayers and best wishes are with you, Carole, and the family. We were saddened to hear of "Deke's" death. We have fond memories of you both from First Baptist Pine Castle.
Chelsea SomeOne
September 27, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss! And may GOD be with the entire family, and bless you.
He's in a better place now and is 'as I speak' watching over you all.
God Bless
JJ.
Heidi Graves
September 27, 2008
The world has lost a wonderful veterinarian and human being. I'm so sorry.
Heidi Graves, DVM
Nancy Wiegner
September 27, 2008
Sorry to hear about your great lose, the Doc was one of the best!
Kevin Roberts
September 26, 2008
My heart goes out to the entire Beusse family and extended family and friends. Deke was truly one-of-a-kind, and although I didn't know him all that well, I am grateful to have known what I did of a gentle and inspirational man.
Sheila Allen
September 25, 2008
Deke was a true gentleman and an outstanding veterinarian and alumnus of our College. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Sheila Allen
Dean College of Veterinary Medicine
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