Harold Hastings Shively, Jr., M.D. March 13, 1937 - January 4, 2017 La Jolla Harold Hastings Shively, Jr. M.D., age 79, died peacefully at home, on January 4, after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Newton, MA, on March 13, 1937, to Louise Van Camp Shively and Harold Hastings Shively.Harold graduated from Wesleyan University and George Washington University School of Medicine. He did his internship and internal medicine residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington D.C and fellowship in cardiology at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco. After ten years of active military duty, he relocated to La Jolla, where he practiced at Scripps Memorial Hospital. He continued his military career in the Army reserves for 25 years attaining the rank of Brigadier General. He was a man of many talents. He was a pitcher and played baseball until his late 60's. He was also a private pilot and instructor and his family enjoyed many flying adventures. He loved playing the trumpet, especially Christmas carols and taps and reveille for his troops!He is survived by Carol, his wife of 55 years; his children, David (Jennifer), Debbie Akers (Andy) and Karen Prince (Darryn); and 12 grandchildren, Dan, Mike, Tyler, Ryan, Nick, Connor, Sander, Katie, Mark, Ayden, Christine, and Andrew, who loved their Papa. The family would like to thank his devoted caregiver, Dulce, and Elizabeth Hospice for his wonderful care.A Celebration of Life will be held at La Jolla United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 28, at 2pm. A private burial will be at Miramar National Cemetery. Suggested donations can be made to Elizabeth Hospice, at 500 La Terraza Boulevard #130, Escondido, CA 92025 or Tremble Clefs San Diego, a Parkinson's therapeutic singing group at 1470 Encinitas Boulevard #224, Encinitas, CA 92024 or your favorite charity. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight .

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Published by La Jolla Light on Jan. 26, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Shively

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Wendel Schneider

November 25, 2020

I was so sorry to learn of Hastings' death. I was a classmate at Hume School, Arlington, Virginia, in the third through sixth grades, where he was the object of crushes by all the little girls because he was handsome and kind. (I am sure that this is the Hastings I knew so long ago.) My sincerest condolences to his family on their loss of a wonderful person.

Wendy Schneider

Rich Jakowski

March 4, 2020

Overdue condolences to Carol and the family. Met Shive in my organic chemistry class in 1960 at U of H in Hartford. He went to med school I to vet med school a few years later. We went separate ways, but I always remember his easy going yet hard working ways.

Don feurzeig

August 8, 2018

Shive and I were neighbors in Terra Linda and I would catch his pitches from one end of the street to the other. His children and mine played together.

He lived an exemplary life and I am so sorry he has passed away. My condolences to his family.

Don Feurzeig

Paul Gallo

September 4, 2017

Mrs. Shively, very sorry for your loss. Harold and I shared a common bond in Wesleyan Baseball. I am heading down to SD to see the Padres play and thought to look him up. Very sorry to see what I found. Great man, lived a great life.

Richard W. Mahler Sr.

February 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your lose of a husband/father/physician who was a wonderful, dedicated and caring man who loved life. He was my Doctor from the middle 80's until his retirement. He was one of a kind and the Lord called him home, until we meet again! God bless and keep you all! You are all in our prayers!

February 8, 2017

So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

Charles Weber

January 30, 2017

A fine man and a talented, caring physician. A sad loss for our community.

Charles Weber

Debbie Schoeny

January 28, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Shive's passing. I worked at Specialty Medical Clinic as a Secretary for about 10 years back in the '80s and I truly enjoyed working with him. He always had a smile and a kind word. I am sure you have many happy memories that will hopefully carry you through this difficult time. Take care.

Gina Miller Wasker

January 28, 2017

Dear Carol and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Dr. Shively passing and want to send my deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a wonderful doctor and was so dedicated to his patients and taught me alot while I worked with him as his nurse in the 80's at Specialty Medical Cinic, La Jolla. He really had a special talent to bring the best out of all who worked with him and his compassion for his patients was inspiring. I remember him dressed in uniform for his Army reserve duty and being picked up on the Scripps Hospital helipad by an official Army helicopter as we watched from the Clinic windows.. He was an amazing person and it was an honor to know him.
Sincerely,

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Michael Kan MD

January 27, 2017

I met Shive at Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla, where he was a leading cardiologist in a very successful cardiologist group. I have been impressed with Shive's kindness to others and dedications to his patients. As a person, Shive was always friendly, down to earth and joyful to work with. Shive smiled a lot and told us stories about his flying adventures as a private pilot. Shive served as the Chief of Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla for 2 years, and played a major leadership role in our hospital and laid the foundations for our nationally recognized cardiology program. Carol, my sincere condolences for you and your entire family!

Pat Weber

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Shive.
I just heard today. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Love,
Pat and Frankie

Robert L Naranjo

January 17, 2017

As part of his military family, BG Shively was more than just a commander to me and many others. He gave us a unique part of himself whether in uniform or not. That part included a kind and considerate man who cared about his family. The other part was being himself: playing ball, playing music, and smiling a lot.

I had the privilege of serving with BG Shively as well as working with him in the civilian sector. BG Shively commissioned me as an officer in the Army Reserve and honored me with his presence at my retirement ceremony. This was an example of how much he cared about his family.

I am truly fortunate to have had BG Shively as a mentor. I just wish I could have spent more time with him as a friend outside of the Army.

Mrs. Shively and family: My wife and I are truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's blessings during this most difficult time.

Phoebe and Steve Roeder

January 17, 2017

Steve and I so enjoyed sharing singing with Shive, Carol, and Dulce at the weekly Tremble Clef practices. Phoebe Roeder

January 16, 2017

So sad. My sympathy to Carol and the family. sincerely, Marilyn Benstead

Wanda Petitclerc

January 16, 2017

I am so saddened to read this, Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim and Kathy Johnson

January 16, 2017

To say we are sad is an understatement, words seem inadequate to express how profoundly grateful we are to have known and been friends with him. Shive, your talents, your intellect and your caring heart will be hugely missed! Our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort to you, Carol and your entire family.

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