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R. Vernon Colpitts M.D.

R. Colpitts Obituary

R. VERNON COLPITTS, M.D., passed away on January 22, 2005. He was born on December 14, 1919 in Salsbury, New Brunswick, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Addie and Samuel Colpitts and his 6 older brothers and 1 sister. Dr. Colpitts received his undergraduate degree from Mount Allison University and pursued his medical degree from McGill University in 1944. He completed his residency work in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Montreal General, New York City Hospital, and later St. Joseph's when he moved to Houston. Dr. Colpitts established his practice in Houston in 1952, and will be fondly remembered by many of his devoted patients. He was a member of Theta Kappa Psi Medical Fraternity and many medical and surgical societies. Dr. Colpitts had been a member of H.C.M.S (Harris County Medical Society) for over 50 years, and served as a delegate several times. He was Chairman of the Board for the Medical Center Charter School, President of the Association of Christian Schools, and a longtime member of the Vestry at St. Thomas Episcopal School. Dr. Colpitts leaves behind to mourn his wife of 42 years, Gwendolyn; daughter, Linda van Ekeren of Holland; 2 granddaughters, Sabrina and Sheryl van Ekeren; many other loving relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4900 Jackwood, with The Rev. William H. Heard officiating. Friends are cordially invited to a reception at the church following the funeral service. A graveside service and committal will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of the usual remembrances, Dr. Colpitts' family requests that memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 4900 Jackwood, Houston, Texas 77096.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for R. Colpitts

27 Entries

Jessica F.

February 4, 2025

May you continue to rest in perfect peace Dr. Colpitts. What prompted me to look Dr. Colpitts up is because he delivered my daughter in 1999 and she is about to be a Mom in August 2025. He also delivered her cousin in 1996. May his family hold dear to the memories. I am truly blessed that I was one of his patients and he made sure my pregnancy went well. God Bless

Kristen Harris

July 22, 2024

Dr. Colpitts delivered me in the year 2000 and my mother's 3 other children. My mother always spoke of his kindness.

Buell Hunt

January 31, 2005

Dear Gwennie, Lindy, Sabrina and Sheryl.

Our thoughts will be with you during this most difficult time.

Sandra & Buell Hunt

Donna Adams

January 27, 2005

Dear Aunt Gwen and Linda

These entries are very exceptional statements to a great mans legacy. You know we all loved him and think the world of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you know we are only a phone call away. WE LOVE YOU.

Donna, Gary; Richard; Suzanne and Justin Eykelbosh and Naomi.

Marilyn Flynn

January 26, 2005

Dear Gwen: Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your dear husband and a wonderful physician.

Perhaps you will remember me as a friend of Candy Waddell MacMahon - we had lunch together once or twice.

Georgina Roberts

January 25, 2005

To the Colpitts Family,

Dr. Colpitts was a true and compassionate man, that not only delivered my husband, Robert Vernon, in 1960, but also my daughter, Jennifer, in 1983.He was so good at his job, he guessed my daughters weight at birth before she even was born... without an ultrasound. What a Pro. He was a good friend to my family, and continued to call and check on them after many years. He will be dearly missed. His compassion is hard to find these days.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time,

May peace be with you.

Roger Regnier

January 25, 2005

Dear Gwennie and Linda,

Our family is thinking of you at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We fondly remember your visit to our house,Gwennie.

Love,

Roger & Sue Regnier

Chris & Anne Regnier

Carly Regnier

NICOLE BRYANT

January 25, 2005

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE COLPITTS FAMILY..I ONLY KNEW HIM FOR A SHORT WHILE BUT I ENJOYED MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE BIRTH OF MY DAUGHTER IN 1999..DR COLPITTS WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST..

Elizabeth Vincent

January 25, 2005

To the Colpitts family,

It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of a wonderful physician. He was a very caring man who always had the time to sit and listen to his patients. I visited with him when he closed his office and told him how much I would miss him. I have not found another doctor like him. He will always be fondly remembered. My prayers are with you all.

Roger Hardy

January 25, 2005

Hi Gwennie,

May it help you to know that you and all those important to you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Cousin Roger

Martha Noble-Lutz

January 25, 2005

Mrs. Colpitts and Family:

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at the passing of a fine physician and gentleman. Dr. Colpitts was my doctor for 36 years, from 1968 until his retirement, and delivered my one and only son in 1972. My pregnancy resulted in a toxemia crisis and I was rushed to St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital where Dr. Colpitts performed an emergency C-Section and saved my life. I will be forever grateful for and to the wonderful, caring, skilled physician, Dr.Colpitts.

Geneva Henry

January 25, 2005

To Mrs. Colpitts and family - I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Colpitts. He diagnosed and delivered both my daughter in 1978 and later my son in 1985. He always treated me with dignity and respect and I always held him in high regard. I last spoke with him shortly before he retired. He was truly a fine doctor and exemplary human being. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Chermaine Josey

January 24, 2005

To the Colpitts family, I send my deepest condolences. Dr. Colpitts had a deep passion for helping people and provided an excellent service to his patients. He delivered my 2 brothers-Reginald and VaSha and delivered my 18 year old son Chava. He will always have a special place in my heart and may his legacy carry on.

He will always be an Angel and I would like to say thanks for all he has done.

Sincerely,

Bert Rushton

January 24, 2005

Dr Colpitts was my mom's physician for many years, as well as one of my dad's dearest friends. He was a good friend to our family always, and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our condolences go out to his family during their time of such a great loss.

Allison Hunt Lehman

January 24, 2005

Dear Aunt Gwennie, Lindy, Sabrina and Sheryl,

We are saddened to learn of Uncle Vern's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allison, Rob, Meredith and Bess

Brenda Edwards

January 24, 2005

Dr. Colpitts was my Mom's, JoAnn Roberts, Dr for many years. He delivered me and my 3 brothers. 1956 (Johnnie), 1960(Robert), 1965(Brenda) & 1971(Brian). My Mom thought she was going to have a girl with her second pregnancy, but Surprise!! it was a 10lb 3oz boy. She quickly picked out a name "Robert Vernon" Roberts. My Mama not only knew him as her doctor but as a friend who would sit and listen to whatever she had to say and would occasionally call her at home just to check on her and to see how life was treating her. Try to find that these days! She would tell everyone what a wonderful Dr. he was. Mama was so proud when in 1983, Dr. Colpitts delivered Robert's daughter Jennifer who will graduate college this year. He will always be in our hearts. Please know the Colpitts family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Also know that he will get an earfull from my Mom who he now joins in Heaven. :)

Asha Seth Kapadia

January 24, 2005

Dr Colpitts was the gynecologist for all members of my family for 31 years. We all loved him and held him with the greatest admiration , love and respect.

Bipin Kapadia

January 24, 2005

Dr. Colpitts was a very good Gynecologist for my wife (Asha) since 1971.

We share this bereavement and pray to the Almighty to give his soul etrnal peace.

Sandra Turner

January 24, 2005

I would like to express my sorrow at the passing of a fine physician. Dr. Colpitts delivered my son almost thirty years ago. Just a patient that remembers him fondly.

Helen Guidry

January 24, 2005

My sincere condolences to Dr. Colpitt's family. He treated me, always with courtesy and dignity. I missed him when he retired, and mourn the loss of a great person.

H. Guidry

carlana allen

January 24, 2005

Dr. Colipitt deliver me in 1972. and he delivered my daughther in 1997. I must say he was a very good and compassiate doctor that had his patient well being at heart. When he retire when I was carrying my second child I guess he didn't want to let his children go. (That's what he refered to the children he delivered) . He referred me to Dr. Chavez and his bed side manner is like that of the good ole Dr. Colipitt

mildred williams

January 24, 2005

I am sorry to hear about the lost of such a great doctor. To the family may God be with your time of sorry.

Just a patient

Aunt Helen Hardy

January 24, 2005

Dear Gwennie,

So sorry to hear of Vernons death. Our love and Sympathy.

Aunt Helen

Hazel and Vincent

Jean and Ernie

elaine georges

January 24, 2005

Just a note to express my condolences. Dr. Colpitts was an insurance customer of mine for many years. He was always a delight and I enjoyed him tremendously. He was always very nice to all of in the office.

Mona Lopez

January 24, 2005

Dr. Colpitts was my Dr. for many many years. He was always the perfect gentleman. His respect for his patient was of the highest quality of which has yet been seen by me. I was one of his last patients and sad when he retired. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of loss.

Vivian Allen Henderson

January 23, 2005

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Colpitts delivered my daughter Easter Sunday, April 15,1979. He was and excellent physician. Very dedicated and concerned for his patients. It's hard finding doctors like Dr. Colpitts.

Carol Allbritton

January 23, 2005

Dr. Colpitts delivered my son in 1967. I liked and respected him so much. He was a sweet man, a dedicated physician. My deepest sympathy to his family.

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