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Daniel Jinich Obituary

Daniel B. Jinich, MD

- - Daniel B. Jinich, MD, aka "Dr. Dan," died unexpectedly March 27, 2019 after an accidental fall on his property overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir. He was 65 years old. He leaves behind an extended family, including his daughter, mother, sister and three brothers, sister in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces and many cousins in the United States and Mexico. And we can't leave out his dogs Baxter and Bramley.

Dr. Dan was born in Mexico City, Mexico, where his father practiced and taught medicine. As a small boy, he learned from his father to treat the person rather than the illness. Dr. Dan was a humanistic physician who knew that a compassionate relationship and authentic connection could be helpful in the art of healing, and he was known and respected as a caring doctor who listened to his patients and gave them time to talk and to heal.

Dan received a B.A. with honors from Swarthmore College in 1976, and his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in 1979. He completed three years of residency specializing in family medicine in 1983 at San Pedro Peninsula Hospital in San Pedro, California.

Dan moved to Fort Collins in 1983, where he maintained a private practice for 36 years. For the past 16 years, he was also the team physician for the Colorado Eagles hockey team. He was a former chairperson for the Board for both Larimer

Humane Society and 3Hopeful Hearts, a non-profit dedicated to supporting families after the loss of a child. Dan's life was tragically marked 10 years ago by the sudden and tragic death of his daughter, Johanna Justin-Jinich.

Dan was a good, caring, wonderful, and funny person. He was a loving brother and uncle, a silly great uncle, and an amazing son. He leaves behind many good friends, loyal and wonderful patients, a beloved office staff, colleagues in medicine, and the community at large of Fort Collins, which he loved and considered his home and his community. He will be deeply missed.

A public memorial service in his honor will be held on Sunday, April 14, from 2pm—5pm at Windsong Estate Event Center, 2901 Saddler Blvd., Fort Collins, CO 80524.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Dan's name to 3Hopeful Hearts (www.3hopefulhearts.com).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Coloradoan from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2019.

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josie Burke

April 24, 2019

I never met Dr Dan but he was my adult son's doctor. I had several interactions with the dr's office and I could tell by the way people there dealt with administrative issues that the human scale was foremost and the office was a good place to be. My son has not much respect for the typical health care system and felt very lucky to have found Dr Jinnich. I know his lose is felt community wide. My condolences.

April 15, 2019

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Craig Campbell

April 14, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Linda Forero

April 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss. My husband and I are very thankful to have had him as our physician in our time in Fort Collins. He was very caring and funny. Acompañamos a su familia y amigos en este momento de dolor.

Lynn Murphy

April 11, 2019

So sorry for your loss, he went too soon. So sorry to his daughter who has lost a sister and a dad at such an early age. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

McKenzie

April 11, 2019

Thank you for everything, Dr. Dan. I'm so thankful to have known you over the past 20+ years. You were by far the best, most loving and caring doctor around and you will be so very missed. You already are. May you rest happily now that you are reunited with Johanna.

Robert Cortes Jr MD

April 10, 2019

Dan- your light shines brightly. Your BCM class of 79 sends you prayers for you and your family. A toast in your name will be held at our 40th reunion.
You will be missed!

Attending your memorial in spirit.

Robert Cortes Jr MD

April 10, 2019

Dan, you will be missed by many!!My journey in medical school was made better by our frequent chats and friendship.May you be at peace in Heaven as your family is on Earth.Robert Cortes Jr MD`

Ty Carrick

April 10, 2019

I'm still in shock over his passing. He had been part of my life for at least 15 years and part of my wife's for 34 years. Such a great guy and a great loss to our community. He is already very sorely missed.

Carmen Brandt

April 9, 2019

My heart sunk when I heard the death of Dr. Jinich.
I work at PVH and I loved visiting with him when he came in. He was the most kind and compassionate person I know. My condolences go out to all his family, friends and patients. RIP my friend.

jack nemitz

April 9, 2019

What an awesome human being and a wonderful Doctor. He made it easier to trust a doctor. He added life to my years.Our loss, is heaven's gain. Peace be with you, my Doctor

Reid Jacob

April 8, 2019

To the Jinich family, Dr Dan was my Doctor and friend for over 30 years. I admired his friendship, compassion, knowledge, skills as a doctor. In short, he saved my life, thus I admired and trusted him.
He made the world abetter place, I will miss him greatly. I cannot attend the service as we are currently in Arizona.

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