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Floyd Dewhirst

Los Angeles, California

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Floyd Everett Dewhirst June 25, 1914 - September 13, 2012 Floyd died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles after a wonderful life of boundless generosity and accomplishment. He was esteemed for his decency and integrity by all who knew him - a large number indeed, given his devotion to his...

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Condolence to the family. I briefly worked for Dr Dewhirst before. He told me lots about his war stories to being family dentist of Richard Nixon and family.

Our warmest thoughts and prayers for this marvelous family at this sorrowful time. We loved Dewey. Such a wonderful boss and friend to all. Find comfort in the treasured memories and hold close all those happy times spent together. God Bless,

Our sincere sympathy to the family of this exceptional gentleman. It was a privilege to know him.
Ethel Layne & David Lyon

Elizabeth and I send our codolences to the family. Floyd was a wonderful friend neighbor and college. We traveled to the USSR together and shared many wonderful experiences. Our lives have been enriched by knowing him and his family.
Warm regards, William and Elizabeth Tanner

My condolences to your family for the loss of your wonderful father. Love especially to Louise .

He was my family dentist for many years, the Pealers. My sympathies to his family.

I thank Floyd for my initiation into dental pharmacology by helping me to represent California at the ADA Council of Dental Therapeutics.
His son Floyd III, has been a colleague and inspiration as a scientist at the Forsyth Institute for more than 30 years.

I will always remember his orchids.
Floyd Jr's life has been an inspiration to us all.

Patty & Dewey,
The memory of your father's loving personality will remain with us.
Our thoughts are with you and your families.
A big hug.
Ritva, Esa, Sasu & Kali
Ritva & Esa

Dear Dr. Floyd, inspiring neighbor... We enjoyed knowing you and sharing far-ranging conversations in person and online the past few decades. We offer sympathy to your family for their loss, and sincere admiration for your life so well lived.