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Mark Zenger Obituary
March 25, 1956 ~ April 11, 2012
Mark Robison Zenger, 56, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle passed away in Salt Lake City, UT on April 11, 2012 surrounded by his family.
Mark was born in Los Angeles, California on March 25, 1956 and grew up in Palo Alto, California. He married his best friend, Jennifer Linford on February 24, 1990. They shared a great love of travel, family and medicine.
From an early age, Mark wanted to become a physician. His dream was realized when he graduated from the Medical University of Southern Carolina in 1984. After medical school, Mark completed an internal medicine residency at Columbia University (New Jersey program) and fellowship in Pulmonary/Critical Care at University of California, Irvine. He then worked at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD and followed this with a position at San Jose Medical Group in San Jose, California. In 1999, he relocated to Salt Lake City and has been employed by Intermountain Healthcare. Mark truly loved his job, patients and staff. He was acclaimed for his caring bedside manner, attentiveness to patients, and excellent diagnostic skills.
Mark took great joy in his two accomplished and fun-loving children, Brian & Liza, and he loved spending every spare minute with them. Their family adventures included skiing, swimming, soccer games, and travel to exotic destinations. Mark also loved music. He was accomplished musician and had a lovely baritone voice, which he shared graciously in many performances. Mark was active in the LDS church served as the Sacrament Meeting and Primary chorister for 15 years as well as numerous teaching and leadership positions.
Mark enjoyed learning about people and hearing their stories. Mark's thoughtful generosity and caring heart touched lives of so many. Above all, Mark loved his family and the time he spent with them.
Mark is survived by his wife, Jennifer Linford and two children, Brian & Liza Zenger. He is also survived by his parents: Jack Zenger (Holly) of Midway, UT and Jenee Wallace, (J. Clifford) of La Jolla, CA. The oldest of six siblings he is survived by : Robin (Rich) Baker of Boston, MA , Todd ( Shawn) of St. Louis, MO, Blake (Diane) of Boston, MA, Mitch (Kelly) of Palo Alto, CA, and Drew (Sondra) of Palo Alto, CA, as well as his step-siblings, Roger Malmrose (Judy) of Pleasanton, CA, Kirk Malmrose(Audrey) of La Crescenta, CA, Lori Carmack of Heber, UT, and Mike Malmrose (Jani) of Heber, UT in addition to many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at the LDS chapel at 4176 South Adonis Drive (3950 East), Salt Lake City on Monday, April 16 at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral at the church from 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Messages and tributes to the family can be posted at: www.holbrookmortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Perpetual Education Fund (LDS Church) or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org).
The family wishes to express its gratitude to Dr. William Nibley, Dr. Peter Crossno and the caring staff of IMC's Respiratory ICU.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Zenger
Karen Jones
April 8, 2025
Dr. Zenger was my husband's Dr. We bonded with him on our first meeting. This was a blessing as my husband, Mike, was very ill. Mike was older than Dr. Zenger. We smiled about this as Mike´s Dad had jokingly told him to find a Dr. younger than he was so the Dr. would out live him!
Mike´s illness was a death sentence- we knew this - we just didn´t know the time span. Dr. Zenger was more than Mike´s Dr. he became a trusted friend to both of us. We usually had our young grandson with us on these visits. Dr. Zinger told us that our little grandson reminded him of his son when he was little and he was kind to our grandson always paying attention to him on our visits. In kindergarten the children were to dress up like someone they knew our grandson said he wanted to be Dr. Zenger, which he did. On one visit Dr. Zenger took me aside and told me what to expect at the time of Mike´s passing. It would be a noisy hard death, with Mike gasping and fighting for air- I was alone with Mike in our home when he died. I was calm as I had been directed by Dr. Zenger. Dr. Zenger passed away before Mike did. This was a very sad time in our lives. I comfort myself in the fact that Dr. Zenger and Mike are carrying on their friendship which began on this earth. I am very grateful for Dr. Mark Zenger.
E Dennis Genebach MD
April 8, 2021
Excellent physician and colleague. We shared many patients as he was often my first choice to send my patients to for their pulmonary problems. A truly wonderful person.
Lesli Hoopes
April 8, 2020
Thank you for being their for my sister.
Craig Arterburn
April 8, 2020
I recognize your picture. You are truly a Zenger. My mother was Marie Zenger and John was her brother. My husband passed away in 2013. I believe we were at the funeral. God bless.
Jeanette Nevarez
May 5, 2012
My mother and I were patients of Dr. Zenger since 2008. We called him Dr. Z. He was a wonderful person who will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Felicity Murphy
May 1, 2012
Dr. Zenger saved my life in the summer of 2009. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Jim Hadlock
May 1, 2012
I have been under Dr. Zenger's care for the last 8 years. He has been a wonderful doctor to work with. Even though I have a terminal disease, he always treated me well and encouraged me to keep going. He even called me after hours a number of times to see how I was doing and offer me encouragement. I will miss him. Our prayers are with you and all members of your family. He was a great man and will be sorely missed
gorman Reagan
April 30, 2012
I was so sorry to learn this morning that Dr. Zenger had passed away. He had treated me for a time and was a wonderful, caring person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the world was a better place for him being here. gorman reagan
Joy Kranwinkle
April 27, 2012
I was a patient of Dr. Zenger. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful Dr. He will be truly missed. He was such a kind Dr. He was what a physician should be, one that was concerned about their patients. He would always come in with a smile which sometimes you don't see, he took the time to do what needed to be done to take care of me. I will miss him.
April 26, 2012
Dear Jennifer, Liza and Brian,
I just want you to know how sorry I am about the passing of your wonderful husband and dad. He was a gracious, kind and genuine individual. I loved spending time chatting with him on the sidelines of Liza's games for so many years. I also loved how he would get up and walk the dog (Roxy, right?) when things got a bit too intense! It was clear how proud he was of his family.
Also, I am indebted to Mark for what he did to help me when I was ill with pericarditis and had nowhere else to turn. The day he gave me the correct diagnosis and started me on the right medications is a day I will never forget. I truly feel he saved my life that day, and I have been forever grateful. He was such a calming influence, and he immediately put me at ease.
Our love and thoughts are with your family.
All the best, Sue Winchester (and the Winchester family)
Kathy Shaw
April 26, 2012
Our thoughts are with you with the loss of Dr. Zenger. Thank you VERY MUCH for having memorials in honor of Dr. Zenger sent, in part, the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We have received a donation from Mr. & Mrs. Marler. A thank you is being sent to them from LLS. If you would like their address, please contact me at [email protected]. Again, thank you. With this donation, we are able to help many patients and their families.
Tami Fullmer
April 25, 2012
Dear Zenger Family,
Dr. Zenger was a kind, knowledgable, caring, and dedicated physician. He SAVED MY LIFE. I was so grateful to be his patient. As I have read the Guest Book, many people have been touched by his healing gifts. Thank you so much for sharing him with so many. He will be missed.
Debbie Callicotte
April 25, 2012
I was a patient of Dr Zenger's. He really put you at ease and you knew that he cared for you as an individual.
To his family, I wish you comfort during this time and am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I knew that he had put up a valiant fight with his cancer. I can only imagine that he was in a lot of pain and felt sick all the time, so it is my hope that he found peace and rest from the cancer.
Rochelle Symons RN
April 24, 2012
I worked with Dr Zenger as an Rn doing procedures at Cottonwood Hospital before I came to know him as my personal pulmonary MD. I chose him because of his caring manner, intelligence and love of what he was doing. I was devastated to learn he had lost his battle with cancer. I am a survivor of 12 years and my husband is a 13 year survivor. I had a lot of compassion for this man and greatly feel this loss both personally and professionally. I want his family to know there were so many people who loved and respected him. I hope you can take some comfort from this knowledge. He made my life better and I am the richer for knowing him.
April 23, 2012
Dr. Zenger has been my pulmologist for 5 years and he treated me with such kindness and concern. How important it is to treat others with kindness and love. He will be greatly missed.
Libbie Evans
Peggy Genebach
April 22, 2012
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Dr. Zenger as his clinic manager when he was at Cottonwood. I am so very sad to hear of his passing. What a wonderful, caring physician and person. We certainly have loss a great Physician and friend. He will be greatly missed. His patients and staff loved him. He always had such a great bedside manner and a way of making you feel so safe and comfortable.
Heather Lawrence
April 22, 2012
I am sad to hear of Dr. Zenger's passing. I met him when I was working in the medical records office at Alta View several years ago. I saw him often when he came in to sign charts. He impressed me right from the start as a warm and approachable physician. Once I asked him about his work with patients who seemed to be so ill, and his answer was compassionate and insightful. It is nice to read in his obituary about the other things that were a part of his life. He will be missed by those of us at Intermountain Healthcare.
Niki Corpron RN
April 22, 2012
Dr. Zenger was a wonderful man. I am so glad I was able to meet him. He would always come and chat with all the Nurses. He was an excellent doctor, who you trusted completely. He was so down to earth and so kind. He will be missed.
Brenda
April 20, 2012
Dr. Zenger became my pulmonary specialist a few years ago. I remember him getting right down to business and immediately focusing on my health issues...but what impressed me was the kind, caring and gentle manner in which he did it. I felt immediately at ease with him and we frequently joked about many things. He was an amazing man as well as an awesome physician, and I will miss him greatly. May your family find peace and comfort during this time and know that he is watching over you.
Mary Messner
April 19, 2012
Dr.Zenger was my favorite doctor when I got sick. He was so kind and caring. It's going to be hard to find another doctor like him. My sincere symphony goes out to his loved ones.
Ann Webb
April 19, 2012
I was able to observe and work with Dr. Zenger at Intermountain Medical Center. I was always so impressed with him. He was such a skilled doctor, yet remained so humble, kind, and compassionate. He was an incredible person.
Niki
April 19, 2012
I had the great honor of working with Dr Zenger in the ICU. He always maintained his professionalism while being sincere and personable. May you all find peace in your wonderful memories.
Matthew Cook
April 18, 2012
Dr. Zenger took care of my wife. She mentioned how wonderful he was. I also work for Valley Home Medical which he sent many patients to us to provide for their needs. It was a pleasure to work with him. Our condolences to the family.
Rose Glattli
April 17, 2012
Dr. Zenger was a blessing in the life of my mother. He was the most kind and caring doctor that attended to her after we moved to Utah. She had suffered a stroke that had left her unable to talk. He always talked to her and found ways of communicating with her that helped to give her dignity when many others would not even try to communicate and would talk down to her. He treated me with great respect and kindness when she finally passed away. Our family was indeed blessed to have had him be a part of our lives. I believe he was an angel sent here on earth to walk among us. My love and sympathy go out to his family. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us. God bless you all.
Vickie Downs
April 17, 2012
He was the best. Dr Zinger took care of my parents, He was always there for them. Even when he was ill himself. Many thanks to him for being who he was. I know my parents loved him. He will be missed.
Penny Minnick
April 17, 2012
I loved DR Zenger. I am so grateful for the care that he gave me, my brother, sister, and cousins with our genetic disease, as well as other family members and friends. He was one of two physicans that understood the disease, and I thank him for taking the time to learn more about it. He was truly and Earth Angel and was loved by so many people. I am so grateful that he touched my life. I will miss him.
Michael Galindo
April 17, 2012
I didn't know Mark very well or for very long, but I enjoyed working with him and know that he left a deep, great impression on all those he touched. I am sorry that I won't get to know this wonderful man better.
Brad Taylor
April 16, 2012
I've thinking about Mark all week. So many memories of a fun childhood with Mark and all the Zenger kids. Our hearts are with the Zengers! Lot's of love from the Taylors.
Nancy Jensen
April 16, 2012
I worked in Dr. Zenger's clinic for only a year, but was always comforted by his wise words to me when times seemed unbearable. He was always aware of the needs of the people around him. I was diagnosed with cancer the same time Dr. Zenger was and stopped to see him and he made me feel like I was going to be okay. I saw him again at the UCS Center and because of his ability to put you at ease felt again everything would be fine. I am a better person for having known him! I wish his family peace and comfort at this time and thank my Heavenly Father for allowing Dr. Zenger to touch my life.
Meg Smith
April 16, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Zenger. I enjoyed working with him. He was such a kind, caring man. He will be deeply missed. God bless you in your loss.
Wayne/Mary Erickson
April 16, 2012
Dear Zenger family our hearts go out to you. Dr Zenger was a wonderful doctor and person with a great sense of caring. He will be greatly missed.
Gloria Veenendaal
April 16, 2012
Dear Zenger Family~
From our Family to yours we sympathize with you at this time and want to tell you how sorry we are to hear of the passing of a GREAT man & Dr. and express such a great loss for the medical field. I was blessed to have Dr. Zenger as my own Dr. and he was SO accepting to take on my disabled son- Dr. Zenger had so much compassion and such a wonderful bedside manner, he cared about his patients and he respected the input of those he came into contact. Dr. Zenger saved my son's life the first time he was in the hospital and it was the second time just 33 months ago he was allowing our Family to take our son home on hospice to say goodbye to his family. Our Family will forever remember the kind man Dr. Zenger was and we will be forever grateful to have had such a great Dr. be in our care. We also want to Thank YOUR family for sacrificing the time your Husband and Father put into the lives of his patience. Until we meet again Dr. Zenger you will remain in our hearts! Our sympathies to your Family at this time.
~Love The Veenendaal Family
~The Benjamin Family
Dawna Butterfield
April 16, 2012
Dear Lori and the medical family of IHC,
I call out of the deepest part of my heart, to the heavenly places, to the heart of Jesus Christ, for the peace within the spiritual realm to secure the spirit of Dr. Mark Zenger. My esteemed physician in this, the natural realm, in honor in every way to the throne of God, to secure my precious friend within the faithful doctor to me. In the most difficult times he was a faithful friend to me in a special place away from the problem to make it seem less as he was in all things that I could see as he perservered on without revealing the trials in his life as he gave it all to me. To you Lori, I wish I could embrace and let you feel and know all you have been to me. God bless you in this time ahead as I know the place of pain you have traveled through even now I see. May Jesus be so good and honorable to you as you so deserve. My blessing to you. Please read this to his family as my special regards or in any way I can tell them of the wonderful way as we all know now throughout this city and beyond a lull over the land and that throughout the heavenlies for you and your husband, father, and friend to have been blessed by the time to be honored within the life of Dr. Mark Zenger. May he rest in peace and great honor in this lull throughout the land and city of Salt Lake City. May the precious peace of Jesus Christ be with you to carry on, in his love within the realm of Jesus Christ our Savior. To his wife, you Jennifer, God's blessings to you and your family. Dawna Butterfield, Patient of Dr. Mark Zenger
April 16, 2012
Dear Jennifer, Brian and Liza,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. Mark, and you, worked so valiantly to beat this, and I so wish the outcome had been otherwise. Mark was a pleasure to know and work with and his caring of you evident in what he did. My prayers are with you at this time. Rachael Beers
April 16, 2012
I am trying to follow the advice to not sorrow too much at Mark's passing but celebrate my time with him that it happened. Mark and I were priveledged to spend a season as Scoutmasters together. He was a bit of a novice at the roughing it camping experinece. Boy did we have some great campouts together. Goblin Valley will always be a highlight of mine with him, Brian and Liza. My deepest love and sympathies to Jennifer and the kids. Celebrate too the marvelous time you had together. We love you all.
Steve and Christine Knudson
Marilyn Harris
April 16, 2012
My Deepest Condolences to the Zenger Family. Dr. Zenger was so wonderful to my husband during his difficult time and I will always be grateful for the kindness and caring he showed to us.
My sincere sympathy, Marilyn Harris
George Handley
April 16, 2012
Our prayers go out to the entire Zenger family.
Candice Chandler
April 16, 2012
I had the pleasure of working for Dr. Zenger at IMC in his clinic. I can without a doubt say that he was one of the most compassionate, dedicated and caring physicians I have worked for over my 25 years in Healthcare. Dr. Zenger took a genuine interest in his patient's wellbeing and they were just as loyal to him. Dr. Zenger often spoke of his children and his dear wife. While working for him you always knew his clinic was planned around his time with his family. He was such a proud father and loving husband who took so much pleasure in spending every spare moment together as a family. My heart is saddened by his death and the void of his presence that will be left for his family. He will forever be missed by those who called him an employer, friend, father, husband, son, and brother. I pray the memory of his giving nature, witty personality, warm smile and the selfless love he had for his family carry each of you through the times when you need it the most.
April 16, 2012
I was one of Dr Zenger's patients. I loved him. He did more than care for my lungs. He cared about me and would always ask about how I was doing emotionally after receiving a devastating diagnosis. He was truly a remarkable man. I always looked forward to my visits with him. Thank you Dr Zenger, you made a difference.
Sharon Nelson
April 15, 2012
Doctor Zenger an amazing person. He help my father and brother and sister with dignity We are sorry for your loss . Thank you Dr Zenger for all you done for my family. You will be missed. Lesli Hoopes
Ron and Crystal Packard
April 15, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He is a wonderful man. What I really remember the most fondly is when I was singing in the choir and he was the choir director. I know I don't have a fabuluos voice but he came to me (Crystal) encouraging me to sing anyway and saying that the choir needed my voice. But it was his kind, loving way of saying it that made a huge impact on me. He made me feel like I was a great participant.
Love and condolences to all the Zengers.
Cristie Hansen
April 15, 2012
To our friends and neighbors, the Zenger's: Please accept our most sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy upon the loss of your husband and father. We love Mark and your family and will always have fond memories of Mark's delightful disposition, keen intellect and beautiful musical abilities. We will always be here for you when you need us.
Love always,
Steve and Cristie Hansen and family
Jamaica Page
April 15, 2012
I just wanted to say I privileged I was to have ben able to work with the most amazing dr for over four years. He was always willing to help me and such a wonderful and kind man . He will truly be missed .
Noel Minneci
April 15, 2012
Holly, I didn't know your son but I know your loss is great. May you be blessed with loving memories and remember all the good times. I am sad right along with you.
Ashleigh Ingebrigtsen
April 15, 2012
As nurses, we always enjoyed working with Dr. Zenger. His approachability, professionalism, and fun loving nature will be missed. Best wishes to his family at this difficult time.
Lu Ann Crossley
April 15, 2012
So surprised to hear of Dr. Zenger's passing...What a wonderful, caring, gentle man! I transcribed for him when he worked at Cottonwood Hospital, and was always the recipient of his genuine nature. He will be missed greatly.
Dan Scott
April 15, 2012
Jack & and Holly... sincerest condolences for the loss of your son. Reading through the messages here must be comforting to know how extraordinarily his life impacted so many.
Dave Christensen
April 15, 2012
I am so Sorry for your loss. Dr. Zenger was my favorite doctor to work with he was always so nice to the staff and always willing to help. I never felt put down when I asked him a question and he took the time to explain anything I didn't know about. He was an amazing doctor, and mentor whose happy demeanor and quick smile will be sorely missed by all that new him. He touched so many lives for good both in and out of the hospital and his influence and kindness will be perpetuated. I have no doubt that he is in a better happier place and that you as his family will see him again someday. May the Lord bless and comfort your family in this time of loss and remind you of the joy that awaits you when you will be reunite with him in heaven.
Evelin Fritzsvhing-Fisher
April 15, 2012
I am sorry for your familys loss. My fathet passes away when i was 18yrs old, To the Zenger kids your father will always be in your heart. When you need him most, he will be there for you in a spiritual way thst only you have the privilalge of feeling and knowing, also to Mrs. Zenger he will be in your heart and by yourside when you need him most. God Bless
Brad Belliston
April 15, 2012
I am sure I speak for many of Dr Zenger patients. He was a very caring and thoughtful doctor. We will miss him very much and I wish the very best to your family at the difficult time.
God's peace.... You did great down here. I am sure you will be very busy where you are now.
Thanks
Meghan Smith
April 15, 2012
Dr. Zenger was admired and respected by many from afar. Just meeting him briefly it obvious what a kind, compassionate, and genuine person he was. I feel honored to have met and worked with him if only once. I am deeply saddened by his death.
Lisa Stevens
April 15, 2012
I had the privilege to work with Dr. Zenger at Alta View ICU for the last several years. In my entire nursing career I have never worked with such a caring and compassionate doctor. He made you feel like you were part of the team and valued your input. It was difficult seeing him go through his illness. He was so humble and such a fighter until the end. We will all miss his presence in our unit!
Meg, RN, BSN
April 15, 2012
What a great loss to the Medical community in Utah. 12 years ago Dr. Zenger saved my father's life by diagnosing his condition correctly after many other physicians could not. That was his gift to mankind, he will be missed.
Carrie Wilkinson
April 15, 2012
I am SO sad to hear about this passing.
Mark was such a great guy, and an even better physician.
His patients and staff loved him and respected him. I know that he always was kind and courteous to me and my physicians needs while working for the Schmidt Chest Clinic.
This is truly a sad passing for this states Medical Community.
We will never forget him.
And we will never forget the family in our thoughts and prayers. As someone who had my mother pass away from lung cancer at the age of 46, just over a year ago, this hits home.
He was a young, smart, and vibrant personality, and we will sorely miss him.
April 15, 2012
satya reddy/jayaprakash
we are sorry for your loss,you are in our prayers.
Mark will be dearly missed by all of us in the physician division.
Kimberly Carlile
April 15, 2012
We are so sorry for this terrible loss to the Zenger family. He accomplished tremendous good in his short life. Our thoughts are with his dear family.
Michelle Jensen
April 15, 2012
I only worked with Dr. Zenger for a couple years but was so blessed to know him. What a caring and knowleledgable man. I am sorry his family's loss and all of the people he cared for, he will be missed.
arlin kohler
April 14, 2012
Jack and Holly sorry for your loss// prayers are with you
Pat Wilde
April 14, 2012
I had never met the good doctor but have heard so many good things about him and surely wished I would have had the opportunity to. My heart goes out to you all on your loss of such a good man. Pat
Eboni Flake
April 14, 2012
I have been a patient of Dr. Zenger's for the 7 years. I have been diagnosed as having pulmonary embolism and that I have to be on coumidan for the rest of life. Zenger was such a kind and considerate person that he cared alot to call me at home to see how I was doing. I consider him my hero and thanks to him I can enjoy every day life with my family and my son. I am going to miss him.
Eboni Flake
April 14, 2012
I have been a patient of Dr. Zenger's since 2005. Back in 2005 he diagnosed me has having pulmonary embolism (blood clots). He told me that I had to be hospitalized for a few days and that I had to be on coumadin for the rest of my life. I am so thankful and that I consider him my hero for saving my life. He cared alot, and every once and while call me to see how I was doing. I am going to miss him and his loving heart.
Suzy Applegarth
April 14, 2012
I worked with Dr Z years ago, when he covered weekends at St Marks. He was an amazing, caring physician who worked in a stressful unit with ease. He was a great example of professionalism with his wonderful caring spirit showing at all times. The profession has lost a great man.
Suzy Applegarth, CCRN
Mason Rotz
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was my physician for over 6 years and has saved my life more than once and I will truly miss him. I will never find another doctor like him... He was the best and I am heartbroken. I am so sorry for your loss.
-Mason
Susan Smith
April 14, 2012
My mom and niece have been patients since Dr Zenger first came to the Medical Group at Cottonwood Hospital. He always had time to really listen about their concerns. He was so compassionate and caring about everyone. He loved and enjoyed his family so much. He will be missed by everyone who came in contact with him, his staff especially Lori, and his family. He is in a wonderful place and waiting for the rest of his family. We miss you terribly. Inez Smith, Susan Smith, Eboni Flake and Sandy Taylor.
Cheryl (Cj) Higgins
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was my doctor over the past 6 years since I became ill and has saved my life more times than I can count. Words can't express how thankful I am to him and what a wonderful man he was. It was so hard to find out that he had cancer and there was nothing I could do to help him after all the times he saved me. My thoughts, prayers and heart go out to his family he will be truely missed.
Jody Best
April 14, 2012
I was absolutely heart broken when Dr. Zenger died. He saved my life and was the kindness most understanding doctor I had ever met in my life. I will always carry him in my heart.
Jody Best
Eboni Taylor
April 14, 2012
I went to see Dr. Zenger in 2005, because I was have chest pains and breathing problems. He had me take all these different kinds of x-rays to find out more what was going on. I ended up in the hospital for a few days, and was diagnosed with "pulmonary embolism". I had blood clots in both my lungs. He saved my life. I was glad I got to know what a great person he really was and I will miss him very much!
Connie Speters
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was and is one of kind. I have worked with and been patients of so many physicians through the years, but there was nobody like him. He loved his work and loved helping his patients and solving thier problems as best he could. I was a puzzle patient for him and he took great care in trying to help me, he went way and above his duties. Our loss of him here is great but the joy he is bringing to those on the other side is more wonderful. We pray for his family and send our sincerest sympathies.
Teresa Blair
April 14, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Zenger's passing. I had the privilege of working with him at IMC in the RICU. I was alway impressed by his smile and his attitude of kindness. He will be missed by many.
April 14, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss!
Paul & Connie Cook
Roxanne Olsen
April 14, 2012
As I read through the comments on this page, I am seeing all of the words I would use to describe Dr. Z. Gentle, caring, compassionate personable. For 10 yrs I felt like I was his ONLY patient. I guess that's how he made us all feel. God bless his family and all of us who loved him. God has brought a special Angel home.
Jeanette Staker
April 14, 2012
It was a privilege to work with Dr. Zenger.. He was always teaching us, and he valued every nurses input here in the RICU. I will miss his comradery, his wicked sense of humor but most of all his friendship. Know that you are not alone is your feelings of loss.He was truly a remarkable man and will be missed.
Beth Winkempleck
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger helped my mom after she was diagnosed with lung cancer last year. She died in February, 2011. During her last appointment with Dr. Zenger, he told us that he also had cancer. He gave us words of comfort and hope for a future beyond this life. I am saddened over his passing, but know he lives on.
michelle peterson
April 14, 2012
dr zenger was a great dr and it will be hard to find anyone like him
Bob L Adams
April 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I was one of Dr. Zenger`s patients.
Sally Fandek
April 14, 2012
What a tremendous loss to all the patients and staff that Dr. Zenger worked with. We truly mourn the loss of such a great physician and man.
Carole&Gordon Acker
April 14, 2012
What a kind and compassionate person Dr. Zenger was. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Annalee Jerolamon
April 14, 2012
The nurses at IMC had hoped to have Mark back and we will miss him greatly. He was never too busy to educate us, to listen to our personal issues, or to laugh with us. He always sensed the right thing to do with his patients. He was an incredibly kind, intuitive, patient, giving, caring man. Heaven is going to shine more brightly with his Spirit there!
April 14, 2012
Dr.Zenger was and still is the best of the best. I'll miss you Zengy.
Barbara Nielsen [SLC,UTAH]
April 14, 2012
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Zenger. He has been my husband's Dr. for over 6 years. He was more than a Dr. to us, he was a good friend. My husband was to have had his appointment this week. We are sorry not to have seen Dr. Zenger one more time. Sometimes we had our grandson with us at the appointments. Dr. Zenger liked Isaac, he said he reminded him of his own son when he was little. One time Isaac told Dr.Zenger that he needed his oxygen levels checked! Dr. Zenger laughed but he did take Isaac's oxygen level! When Isaac was in pre-school they had a day when the children could dress up, Isaac put on a lab coat and said he was Dr. Zenger! Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are grieving along with your family. We know we can not find a Dr. like him anywhere! Mike and Karen Jones
Laura Stanley
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was a wonderful physician and one of the finest that so was very dedicated to his profession and his patients. His caliber of presence was outstanding. It was an honor to know him. Blessings and heart felt sympathy to his family and his staff. He will be sorely missed by so many.
Roxanna Naylor
April 14, 2012
God has called home the most wonderful doctor I have ever know. Even with his illness, he was working and caring for his patients. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Nice to know of a Plan so we can all be together again someday.
Suzanne Phoenix
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was compassion, from the very day he took care of me, I felt I was under the wing of an Angel. He just had that much to give his patients. He has saved my life, many ways and many years.There were no other Physicians with his bedside manner. He was always talking about his Family and how much he adored them. He had the best staff, all of which none can compare. Although he will be deeply missed, I am so glad he is where he is suppose to be, at home and free of his Earthly pain. He will be deeply missed by so many. Thank you for all you have given me and my family. I know He is watching over his family.
Suzanne & Family
April 14, 2012
Sylvia Martin Arterburn. I am so sorry. I did not know you well but I am a cousin. Your grandfater & my mother were brother and sister. I have been to two of the zenger reunions at your father's hoh.,
Bettina Giese
April 14, 2012
Jack-and family, My sympathies to you at this time.
April 14, 2012
"Dr. Zenger was the most dedicated, caring, & modest physician we knew. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and working with staff members. The world would be a better place with more like him..".
- Jim & Nancy Newland (SLC, UT)
Anita Coffman
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was my pulmonologist since 2003, and was a very caring physician. True, I stumped him with my diagnosis at first, but we got to the bottom of it. His bedside manner was impeccable, and I will miss him terribly. I know I will see him again with Heavenly Father. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you, Dr. Z!
Valerie Aston
April 14, 2012
Dr. Zenger was the most compassionate physician and cared deeply for patients, family and staff. He will be greatly missed by the pulmonary community here in Utah.
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