Denver, Colorado
GREER, DR. JOSEPH C.
Joseph C. Greer, M.D. died at the age of 66 on March 2, 2005 in Denver after a lengthy illness. He was born December 8, 1938 in Erie, PA. Joe is survived by his wife Mary, their two daughters Amy K. Silverberg, Cedaredge, CO and Gretchen M. Hammer and her husband John of Boulder, CO; two grandsons Strydr Silverberg and Will Hammer; two brothers, Benjamin Greer, M.D., Seattle, WA and Robert Greer, Denver. Joe graduated from Allegheny College and Temple Medical School in Pennsylvania. He came to Colorado as an intern at Presbyterian Hospital and later completed his surgical residency at the University of Colorado Medical Center. He served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam and the Navel Hospital in Oakland, CA. He also completed a 5th year of surgical training in Michigan before beginning his surgical practice in Denver.
Private services have been held. The family invites you to a memorial reception at Park Hill Golf Club, 4141 E. 35th Ave., Denver, CO on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 5-7 p.m. The family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to City Park Care Center (Hospice of Metro Denver), 2021 High St., Denver, CO 80218 or your local food bank. Arrangements by Monarch Society.
Mary, Amy and Gretchen...It's been a long fight with that nasty devil we like to call "Cancer". We're really glad you got the extra time with Joe that we weren't so fortunate to get from our cancer victims. Our deepest sympathies and sorrow for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed.
LeeSanne & Bob Guthrie
March 16, 2005 | Wheat Ridge, CO
Dear Mary, Jack and I are so sorry to learn of Joes death. I know that it was a long and valient fight for both of you.
We both enjoyed our times together and wish there had been more.
My best to you in the months ahead. I know they won't be easy. You were a wonderful friend to us during some trying times and we hope you will let us know if we can be the same to you.
Bonnie
Bonnie Thorne
March 14, 2005 | Grand Lake, CO
Dear Gretchen, Amy, and Mary, You have been in our thoughts and prayers since learning of Joe's diagnosis. What a long, hard battle it has been. We were heartened by the many high points, and inspired by Joe's courage and will to live. Bill respected Joe as a physician for his honesty and competence, and he carries many fond memories of their years together through medical school, summers at Ocean City serving on the Beach Patrol, internship at Presbyterian, and later for years of Tuesday...
Bill & Kim Cox
March 13, 2005 | Edwards, CO
Mary and family,
We grieve with you at the death of Joe. A good person like that didn't deserve the trauma of these last three years. We pray for his peace and your comfort.
Ken and Dolores Moreland
March 08, 2005 | Golden, CO
Mary, I am so very sad for your loss. Dr. Joe was a very dear person and will certainly be missed. My heart goes out to you and the girls. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kris Chambers
March 07, 2005 | Frederick, CO
Dear Mary, I read of Joe's death in today's paper. I have thought of you two so often over the last several years. I wish for you peace and comfort and joy in your memories. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Very sincerely, Gwen
Gwen Thornton
March 06, 2005 | Littleton, CO
May our heartfelt prayers comfort you during these difficult days. Love always, John and Tammy
John and Tammy Carter
March 06, 2005 | Hilton Head Island, SC
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Dr Greers entire family. I was one of Dr Greers first patients when he went in with Dr Waggner back in the 70's. Once again I will include you and your entire family in my prayers. God Bless all of you.
Ray DeCola
Ray DeCola
March 06, 2005 | Clarksville/Denver, TN
