Theodore Shiff Obituary

Theodore Shiff, MD

June 13 1939 to November 3 2017

Dr. Theodore Shiff, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on November 3, 2017 at the age of 78 peacefully in his home. He was born on June 13, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as the son of Louis and Tillie Shiff and brother of Rona Green.

Theodore was an amazing person from his very beginnings. He grew up in Montreal and graduated from McGill University and McGill Medical School in 1964. Among many honors, he was the winner of the Hiram Mills Gold Medal for science and was a pioneer in lipid research, working alongside many future nobel prize winners. He did his training at Einstein and Sinai Medical Centers and served as a Gastroenterologist in the community for 53 years. In 1979, he moved his family from Montreal to Los Altos Hills, California, where he served as a doctor and member of the Stanford medical faculty, helping to train many future gastroenterologists. He was a great teacher and mentor to all his students and even his daughter Liza, who worked with him side by side for many years. Family was his greatest joy and he always found a way to surround himself with all of them. He even found a beach house (his wife loved the ocean) to make a family vacation destination for all to share together.

Theodore is survived by his wife, Gloria; his four children, Stuart, Jonathan, Liza and Louie; their spouses and his ten grandchildren. He was a dedicated sports enthusiast and a devoted and proud Giants season ticket holder for 39 years. Even his years in Montreal included devotion to Montreal Canadians and Royals. He supported the theater and arts, and loved to travel and have adventures with his wife as official trip planner.

The family wishes to thank all of the community fpr their condolences and kind words.

The burial service will be on Sunday, November 5, at 1051 El Camino Real, Colma 94014 at 230pm. The shiva will be held at their San Francisco residence.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Shiff

9 Entries

Lori and David Schouela

November 23, 2017

Dear Gloria and family,

We were so shocked to hear about your loss. We have fond memories of being together up north in the Aberman country house with Teddy and Gloria. Teddy was a passionate person and loved his family dearly.

Our deepest condolences.

Lori and David Schouela

John Lukrich

November 8, 2017

Gloria, Stuart, Jonathan, Liza and Louie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ted. I have so many great memories at your home in Los Altos. Stuart's wedding, the many games we watched and eating smoked meats...he was always there for a wry comment or a laugh.
We are all thinking of you and hoping the memories keep you all smiling.
The Lukrich's Park City Utah

Maureen Hankin

November 7, 2017

Dear Gloria, Rona and family
I read with disbelief of Teddy's death. I remember the many years I spent working with Teddy before your move to CA, the baseball suppers that I used to arrange etc. Many years have passed since we last saw each other but we (Alvin and I) still think of you. Our deep condolences to you and your family. May you be spared further sorrows.
Maureen (Aber) & Alvin Hankin, Montreal, QC

Anita Levitan

November 7, 2017

Dear Gloria & family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. I saw the obituary in the Montreal gazette & wanted to connect after so many years. Our son & family live in Menlo Park just not too far from you. Small world!
Hoping that the wonderful memories you have will help you at this very sad time. Anita & Ian Levitan

pam myers

November 7, 2017

I was very sorry to read of Ted's passing today as I browsed in the paper. Sending you my deepest sympathy.

Jacquie Kovitch

November 6, 2017

So sorry to hear of Teddys untimely passing. My sincere sympathies are with Gloria and the Shiff family and Rhona and family.

Arnold Aberman

November 6, 2017

I was saddened to learn of Ted's passing. I remember fondly our time in the Bronx. My deep condolences to Gloria and her family. May they be comforted by his memory.

Arnold Aberman (Toronto, Ontario)

Sidney Margles

November 6, 2017

My sincere condolences on the passing of an old friend and schoolmate from Montreal.
I always remember a brilliant student, who had a love for baseball and how we attended games of the Montreal Royals in the days of Jackie Robinson and others who became major league stars.
Little did some of our teachers know how Teddie, through his father's connection, a Mr, Crawford at the Royals' box office, would get us first baseline tickets.
To Teddie's family, and especially to his sister Rhona Green who lives in Arizona, my wish is that the Lord comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem and may you know no further sorrow.

Stan Weitzman

November 5, 2017

Ted was a true friend. I will always remember our time together. I loved it when he led services. The time we spent talking about the world and hockey. Gloria and Ted always made you feel like family when you were in their home. We will miss you Teddy.
Stan and Sharon

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