James-Duffy-Obituary

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James Patrick Duffy MD

Sumner, Washington

Sep 8, 1923 – Apr 20, 2015

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BORN
September 8, 1923
DIED
April 20, 2015
LOCATION
Sumner, Washington

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James P. Duffy, M.D.September 8, 1923 - April 20, 2015 A Sumner family physician and civic leader who practiced medicine in the Puyallup Valley for half a century---and often told friends and family he had been blessed with "an unbelievable life"---died this week at the age of 91. James Patrick...

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Dr. Duffy, as my family referred to him delivered me on august 3rd of 1958. I continued to see him into my adult life as well as the rest of my family. He was the most caring and gentle an I have ever known. There should be more people with as much compassion as He. I am sorry for your loss, and he truly is missed in my heart. Bless his soul.

You delivered our three wonderful children & have been their doctor as well. Our family will miss you. Our prayers are with your family.

Dr Duffy was the first doctor I remember. He was a nice guy, down to earth and had a great sense of humor. He meant a great deal to our family as a member of the church, community and the Sumner sports world. He will be greatly missed! Peace to the entire family.

Dear Susie and the entire Duffy family

I was blessed to meet Pat as a wonderful board member at the Good Samaritan Foundation. He worked hard for the kids at the Children's Therapy Unit and for our hospital.

It was clear that Pat loved his family, loved his community and was strong in faith. May you find peace in remembering a life well lived and well loved!
Barb Herbert

Dearest Susie and Family ~
After reading the many remarks submitted by some of Pat's many fans and family members, I can only offer the word "AMEN" to all of the glowing statements about him.
Every positive adjective applies to Pat ~~ And in many ways
he was "beyond description." A true "GEM"! He'll be dearly missed!
With much love, Ceil

So sorry for your loss. He always brightened my day when he would come into the parish office. Pat will be missed.

I met this wonderful man when I was 8 years old and he was the new doctor in Sumner. He gave me a special nick name and for the next 60 years he called me by that nick name. He cared for me all those years, delivering my daughter with the help of my mom who was a nurse who worked with him at the hospital. This man has always been my male Mother Theresa. His love, dedication, and caring spirit helped me through many a rough roads in my life. I loved that he shared his life with me also, he was...

My heart goes out to all of the Duffy family. I am sorry I did not make it to "Uncle Pats" services but at the time that they were being held I reminisced anout all of the awesome times our families had on our "camping" trips and just all of our families parties and social events. I can just imagine dad was up at the pearly gates waiting to greet Uncle Pat where dad could show Uncle Pat the peaceful life of heaven I will always have such wonderful memories he will be greatly
missed I...

Dr. Duffy was an outstanding, professional doctor who always displayed a winning smile and I am so grateful for all the care he graciously gave my mother!! Blessings Joan, Kathy and the Duffy families.