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Tammy Brunner
July 6, 2024
He taught me everything I know in veterinary medicine and is the reason I became so passionate in the field. I will all remember him throwing charts and yelling what in the Sam hell, and how caring he was when I had a major stroke at work and he had to help pick me up off the floor. I truly loved this man
Michael Mathew
July 5, 2008
Dr. McKee was not only my family Vet, but more of a rolemodel for me. He has been a great help during my life. He was such a kind man. One of great passion for what he did. I will miss him greatly.
Bob & DeVoe Collins
June 29, 2008
It will never be the same around here! We have lost one of the kindest, most respected truly caring and devoted gentleman with the sad and untimely passing of Dr. Douglas C. McKee. God made a wise decision when he made Doug McKee a Veterinarian, specializing in the caring of small animals--and giving him that special gentle concern, understanding and ability to ease the pain of the masters when even his great skill and ability could not keep the cherished pet alive. He cared for my family's much-loved pets for 33 years. We're truly grateful of those time he's helped us through some very painful situations, too. He was our friend and will be greatly missed--but never forgotten. May his family take comfort in knowing the devotion of his many, many patrons and friends whose lives he touched.
Nancy Wirth
June 23, 2008
Dr. McKee and Family. My deepest sympathy on your loss. I was saddened to learn of the death of a dear, dear man. He was our vet for many years. A gentle man, kind and very thoughtful. After the death of one of our Golden's, he made a donation in her name to the vet college. We were most grateful. He will be missed. (Nancy, Ranger and Riley)
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Harry and Nancy Hanson
June 21, 2008
Please accept our most sincere sympathy in the death of Dr. McKee. He was our trusted vet since 1978 and to learn of his passing fills us with sadness. Dr. McKee's first concern was always what was best for the animal. We have truly lost a real friend and he has left a place that can never be filled. We have never known a kinder, more considerate person. The McKee family is in our thoughts and prayers and those of so many others who share your sorrow.
Teresa Cypher
June 19, 2008
My condolences to Mrs. McKee and the family.
Dr. McKee was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed. He touched so many lives through his work and will be warmly remembered.
Mike and Cecily Hardin
June 17, 2008
Dr. McKee was such a gentle and caring vet. He took such good care of our dog, and was so helpful during her illness. He will be missed.
Kathie Heimbach
June 16, 2008
Dr. McKee & family,
Our thoughts & prayers's are with your family.May the Memories of your Dad keep you strong.
God Bless all of you!!
Kathie Heimbach
Tim Sharron
June 16, 2008
Doug, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I have fond memories of your dad as a true gentlemen and statesmen among veterinarians. He encouraged me greatly as I began my career. God bless you all.
Mike Felix
June 16, 2008
Condolences to the McKee Family in this time of grief and sorrow. Dr. McKee's life was lived with dignity and grace. He is now reaping the reward for a life well-lived.
(friend of Karen & Joe)
John Verville
June 16, 2008
Mrs McKee, Doug and the entire Family,
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you. Dr McKee was a true gentleman and a scholar. I know he was so very proud of his family and that is his true legacy. Enjoy his memory and God Bless all of you. The Vervilles
David, Anita & Beth Church (Smokey & Pep)
June 16, 2008
For the past 40 years Dr. McKee has taken care of our pets and always with gentle loving care as if they were his own. He was truly dedicated to caring for animals and would meet us at his office anytime day or night. He has gotten our pets and us through many difficult situations. We feel blessed to have had Dr. McKee in our lives and will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of loss.
Pete petersen
June 16, 2008
We will miss you, thanks for all you have done for "Holly" we will miss you. Faye & Pete Petersen
Vivian (Kenney) Maguire
June 16, 2008
Dr. McKee and my husband went thru school together,entered the US Coast Guard together and remained best friends until my husband's death. He was a great friend to me and took excellent care of my pets. I will miss him greatly!
The Luther Family
June 16, 2008
Dr. McKee took care of our animals for the past 10 years. He treated us like family, and even after we moved from Orange Park to Southside we still drove to Orange Park to see him. We will miss him very much; he was a magnificent man.
Sincerely,
The Luther Family
Barbara and Cliff Plante
June 16, 2008
Our thoughts are with all the McKee family. We moved to orange park in 1969 and had just got a puppy. She would not eat and it was a Sunday, we called Dr. McKee's number and he came to his vet office and helped us with our puppy. We will always remember his kindness and gentle way he was with all the animals he took care of. Thank you
Yvonne Ryan
June 15, 2008
To All of Dr. McKee's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr. McKee was a wonderful man and a great vet. I took both my dogs to him and they just loved Dr. McKee. He was such a devoted man to his practice and truly loved what he did. He will be greatly missed. You will be in my family's prayers. The Ryan family
Bruce Hayden
June 15, 2008
I knew Dr. McKee from age 11; he treated our many family pets since he opened his practice in the early 60's. Last year I returned to Orange Park after being away for 26 years and it was great to find Dr. McKee had not retired.
I took my two dogs to him and he was the same gentleman, he remembered my family and treated my dogs with skillful care and attention. I was sorry to learn earlier this year he was ill and closing his practice.
He will be missed for his great love of our pets and devotion to their care. The loss to his family must be very difficult, they have my heartfelt condolences.
ben latham
June 15, 2008
We will miss a dear friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with
the family. Ben and Isabel Latham
Orange Park
Janet and John Eppich
June 14, 2008
Dr. McKee took care of our animals for 25 years and he can never be replaced. Our prayers to the entire family on your loss. Our community has lost a wonderful man.
Robert Adams
June 14, 2008
Kind thoughts and prayers to the family of a wonderful gentleman. Bob Adams
Tim and Shelly Brown
June 14, 2008
Dr. McKee is very to dear us. His brilliance and kindness would shine through at every visit with our 6 dogs and our foster dogs. His dedication to caring for pets and their owners will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sincerely,
Tim and Shelly Brown
Gina Burke
June 14, 2008
Doug, Michelle, Michael and Mollie,
Our sympathy on the loss of you father and grandfather, our prayers are with your family,
Gina Burke and family
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