Douglas William Greve M.D.

Douglas William Greve, M. D., 81, passed away on September 22, 2015, in New Orleans, LA. Doug was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Louis J. Greve and Eliza Wood on January 26, 1934. He inherited a lifelong love of books and reading from his mother, who was a librarian, and his father, who was an avid reader. He served in the U. S. Army in the medical corps during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska, where he learned to appreciate the warm climate of the south. A graduate of Tulane University and Tulane Medical School, he practiced medicine in Monroe, LA, Shreveport, LA, and New Orleans, LA, for over 50 years. Dr. Greve was a resident of the French Quarter in New Orleans for the past two decades, and enjoyed a rich and wonderful life with family and friends there. He loved psychiatry, was devoted to his patients, and retired in July of 2015. He was dedicated to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carol Bruce Greve, and by his loving children and their spouses: Kevin W. Greve (wife, Janet Burroff), Douglas N. Greve, Philip S. Goerner (wife, Kathleen Mathis Goerner), Catherine Goerner Hall (husband, Beau Hall), and Jeff L. Gill-Greve (wife, Elizabeth Gill-Greve). He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Charles and Ann Gill-Greve; Jordan, Peyton and Bailey Hall; Elise Fleming and Cameron Goerner. The family will have a private service. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date after cremation. The family wishes to thank M. D. Anderson Hospital, East Jefferson Medical Staff (especially the Cardiac Care Unit) for their excellent care, and asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to M. D. Anderson, Pilots for Patients (www.pilotsforpatients.org), and East Jefferson General Hospital. An online guest-book is available at www.theneworleansadvocate.com. Arrangements handled by NEPTUNE SOCIETY of NEW ORLEANS, 3801 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA. 504-464-3095.