Theodore-Appel-Obituary

Theodore Burton Appel III

Boulder, Colorado

1935 - 2020

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Dr. Theodore B. Appel III, 84, died on Tuesday, December 24 surrounded by the family he loved. Born October 20, 1935 in Lancaster, Penn., he graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1957, earned his medical degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1961 and underwent four years of...

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2025 from New York. My youngest son will be 49 tomorrow and I always have memories of Dr Appel saving my life after I almost hemorrhaged to death after the delivery. He came from across the street and rolled up his sleeves to attend to me. I'll never forget that day or doctor Appel.

I met Dr. Appel in 1979, when my charge nurse at Boulder Manor referred me to him. I had gotten a diagnosis from a doctor in Denver that I felt uncomfortable with while speaking with my charge nurse she told me I needed to go see Dr. Appel. It was the best thing that I had ever done. The original diagnosis was wrong and he referred me to a Dr. in Denver. He literally saved my life. He was the kindness and most God loving Doctor I ever met. I never forgot about him. If he hadn´t made the...

My sincere, belated condolences to the family as I just saw this. Dr. Appel was such a wonderful obstetrician for me (late 70´s), so kind and caring. My husband, Marv, and I felt I was getting the very best care with Dr. Appel for our babies to be, David and Anna. One time, Dr. Appel and I discussed good nutrition during pregnancy. I joked my husband was drinking extra orange juice for the baby´s sake. Dr. Appel responded "My wife reminds me to limit it because of how much sugar is in oj" So,...

Wendy and I share our deepest condolences. It was an honor and pleasure to know and work with Ted. His legacy will never be forgotten for his dedication to the women of Boulder County and his selfless contributions to the Boulder Medical Center. He will be sorely missed!