Frank Cohen Obituary

Frank Cohen, 92, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, physician and friend, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 12, 2006, at his residence.

Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of Beth-El Congregation, 4901 Briarhaven Road. Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger will officiate. Dr. Cohen will receive military honors from the Martin Hochster Jewish War Veterans Post #755. Burial: Following committal prayers, he will be laid to rest next to his wife, Helen, in the Beth-El Section of Greenwood Memorial Park.

Memorials: Dr. Cohen's family suggests that friends may honor his memory by making contributions to Vitas Hospice or Beth-El Congregation.

A native of Dallas, Frank Cohen was born Aug. 10, 1913, the son of B.M. and Fannie Shimmer Cohen. His first wife, Helen Markusfeld Cohen, died in 1975. Following her death, Dr. Cohen married Sara Goldpar. The couple recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.

Dr. Cohen was a longtime Fort Worth pediatrician. He was a recipient of the Gold Headed Cane Award for his service and was a former president of the Tarrant County Medical Association. His memberships also included Beth-El Congregation and the B'nai B'rith.

The family wishes to thank Vitas Hospice and Dr. Cohen's caregivers for their support.

Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Sara Goldpar Cohen; daughter, Susan Cohen Grodsky and her husband, Ron, of Longmeadow, Mass.; son, Burton Cohen and his wife, Cindy Graff Cohen, of El Paso; grandchildren, Jeffrey Grodsky and his wife, Margie, Soctt Grodsky and his wife, Michelle, Amy Grodsky Ratner and her husband, Todd, Gregory Cohen and his wife, Mary, and Hally Cohen; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Cohen Goodman and her husband, Harold, of Dallas; extended family, Ansel Goldpar and his wife, Sharon, Susan Goldpar Simons, Merry Goldpar Graves and her husband, Jerry, Rick Goldpar and his wife, Diana, and their families; and friend and helper for 56 years, Melvadean Platt.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Frank Cohen

7 Entries

Janice Gumm Culpepper

August 12, 2006

I send belated sympathy to all of Dr. Cohen's family.

My childhood pediatrician was Dr. Schwartz and as a child I don't remember what year it was when I met Dr. Cohen. But I do remember that as a twenty-three year old expectant mother I wanted Dr. Cohen to tend to my children. My first was a son who is now 42. Dr. Cohen helped us through some anxious moments during those first days of his life and in later years through eye surgeries. Then at 28 we welcomed a beautiful daughter, Michelle. No complications, just lots of love from her big brother Russell.

Dr. Cohen was always so dear, so loving and kind. He had a way of comforting my family through whatever came along. He tended the children, parents and sometimes the grandparents.

I can recall taking my young children to the services for Dr. Cohen's first wife. My parents were quite fond and appreciative of Dr. Cohen. My mom passed away in 1972 and I knew about grief. I just felt that paying our respect to him by attending that service for his wife was something we needed to do.

I met Sara Cohen shortly after she and Dr. Cohen married and she is so lovely. We'd run into them off and on and they were always so gracious.

I was so saddened when my daughter called to see if I'd seen in the paper that Dr. Cohen had passed away. We didn't see the obituary until after his funeral. We didn't get to pay him that final honor.

We remember and honor him now. I will always be grateful for what he did for my children and all our family.

At age 65 I'm enjoying three granddaughters and a grandson. My son and daughter-in-law are parents of two daughters who are entering college and my daughter and son-in-law are parents of a daughter entering kindergarten and a son who just entered toddler preschool. Dr. Cohen is part of my family legacy.

May you be comforted to hear from others who loved Dr. Cohen too.

We can all celebrate the life of this precious man!

Enjoy your blessings.

Patsy Stevens-Robinson

July 18, 2006

Dr. Cohen was our family pediatrian for many years when I was small and I'm 56 years old now. I also used him for my children and they are 30 and 24 years old. He was a lovely man and I know he will be missed by many. May God Bless the family he leaves behind. There will be a special place in heaven for Dr. Cohen. With sincere sympathy, Patsy Stevens Robinson

Teresa Murphy-Stowers

July 14, 2006

Dr. Cohen was the beloved and only pediatrician for me and my three sisters throughout our childhood years, beginning in the early 1950's. He made numerous house calls over the years, bringing with him his doctor's black bag and generous smile. His reassurance and wise counsel were invaluable to our Mother and Dad. It was my great fortune to see him a few years ago and he invited me to his home to "go over my chart!" (I was 53 at the time.) He was warm and gracious as ever and it was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Sara Cohen. Not long after that, my parents and all four girls met him at Cook's to see "the swing" and to have our pictures made with him. What a remarkable legacy he leaves.

John & Rose Myers

July 13, 2006

Frank was a fine man. He was the Dr. for all three of our children. I knew him in Kiwanis for over 45 years. He was always cheerful and dedicated so much to Ft. Worth that he will be sorely missed. Sorry we could not attend the funeral, but did not learn of his passingg until this morning and plans prevented us from attending. Sarah, may God bless and strengthen you.

Robbi Miller

July 13, 2006

Doctor Cohen was our children's pediatrician during the 70's and early 80's. We all loved him for his kind manner and he always made mom and kids feel better.

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

Mary Justin

July 13, 2006

My brother and I were both patients of Dr. Cohen's when he first began his practice in Fort Worth and throughout our childhood. He made house calls on numerous occasions and was such a kind, caring individual. What a wonderful man... what a great doctor. Peace and love to all his family at this time.

John Puff

July 13, 2006

If there ever was a man that walked the face of the earth outside of my own family that I'd lay my life down for, that was Dr. Cohen. I truly believe I am here today because of his wisdom and care as the best Pediatrician to ever practice. When I was born it was apparent to the late Dr. Andy Bowden that something was wrong and he demanded the nurses to "get Frank Cohen here at once!" My mother, trying to understand the magnitude of what was happening, was told if anyone can help me Dr. Cohen can. I could only breathe with one lung for reason that were never quite understood and it was only three years earlier that Jackie Kennedy lost a newborn to lung diseases, so needless to say my parents feared the worst. Dr. Cohen was gentle and reassuring even when he said to my Mom and Dad “I’m a little worried and you need to be too”. For the first 24 hours of my life there were questions if I was strong enough to make it. Through it all Dr. Cohen kept my Mom and Dad assured that I was getting the best care possible and that he "will not give up” on me. He took an active role by being there every minute and not passing off the work to another Doctor or the nurses.

After about 24 hours when the reality that the worst might now become a possibility, Dr. Cohen entered my mom’s hospital room with tears in his eyes and said, "Momma, you have a healthy boy and he's going to be fine"! My cries could be heard from down the hall and he said "that's him, momma, he's ok"! Every year on my birthday I always take time to thank God for sending Dr. Cohen. I last saw him about 10 years ago and told him how I wished he could be my children’s Doctor. He told me he would be proud to be so but it would forces him out of retirement.

Few men do I attach the word "greatness" to. Dr. Cohen was the greatest! He was a humble man who treated every child as his own. I am forever grateful to the gentle care he gave me and my family through the years. I will miss him so much!

Shalom, Dr. Cohe.

John L. Puff, Jr.

and on behalf of my parents,

John L. Puff Sr. and Janis Petta Bender

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