Richard William Vanis M.D.

Best friend and doctor I ever had and to this day I still miss you very much and think of you often. It's been eleven years and to me it still seems like yesterday that I had my doctor visit with you. Love you always my dear friend.

Richard you may be gone but you will never be forgotten for the care and especially the friendship that evolved as more than a patient. We love and miss you very much, Denis & Virginia Sauvageau

Dick, may you rest in peace

You will be missed! You were a wonderful surgeon and man. Thank you for putting up with all of my figure skating injuries and my stubbornness to get back on the ice quickly. Thank you for repairing myself,my family and my friends. You hold a dear place in my heart.

We just learned of Dick's passing today as we received the note of his replacement. It is with a heavy heart that I extend my sympathies to Marry and his beautiful family. It was always such a pleasure to spend time with him in an office visit as his sense of humor combined with his knowledge made our visits there the highlight of our day. As a colleague at Methodist Hospital, Len saw him more often than I did but it was evident to both of us that he was a very special man. We feel honored...

I just learned today of Dr Vanis' passing and when I read Mrs Vanis' letter my heart sunk. I had been seeing Dr Vanis for over 20 years - he could see first hand what a klutz I am - and he always had a happy, yet fiesty way about him. He was the most dedicated doctor I had ever been to. My heart and thoughts go out to his family. He will me sorely missed by many, many people.

I just became aware of Dr. Vanis' death. I am so sorry and extend my sympathies to his family. He was a great doctor--set my broken bones 23 years ago and was so kind. He will certainly be missed and I am glad to have known him.
Sincere condolences.

How saddened I am to have just found out the news of Dr. Vanis' passing. To his family he spoke of you often. I had the lucky opportunity to be one of his patients and I consider myself lucky to have met such a kind, compassionate, and genuinely great individual who not only shared his sense of humor with me but the love of family. I am saddened for your loss, and pray you find comfort in the coming days, months, years.

Dear Mary Vanis,
I had called to obtain my records and I came in at 2pm, and started talking about Dr.Vanis. Did not realize that he had passed on, and one of the girls in the office, and one was his niece, and said he had passed away July 21st. He was a good friend, and a great Dr, that I've have known for 13yrs for replacing both my knees. He helped me with all my trouble of work and knowing that no other Dr. would do what he had done for me. When I had heard of his passing from the...