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Zevi Kahn Obituary
Zevi Kahn, M.D., age 57, of Woodinville, WA, died Monday, March 24, 2014, after a courageous and dignified 31/2 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Zevi was a well-loved and respected physician with Providence Physicians Group. His caring, compassion, sense of humor and integrity will be missed by all.
He is survived by his beloved wife Karen and daughter Rachel.
A special thank you to all of our family, friends and caregivers who made life with ALS possible. A very special thank you to Simon Mendoza who took meticulous care of Dr. Kahn with an abundance of kindness and compassion.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, March 28th, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue, WA 98008.
Donations in memory of Dr. Kahn may be made to The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, 19115 68th Ave S, Suite #H-105, Kent, WA 98032. webwa.alsa.org.
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Robin
March 19, 2025
Zevi was one of the good guys here on this earth. Giving of his talents to help others. He is still missed by many.
Robin Elliott
April 8, 2022
Years later, I still think of you. Remembering a kind hearted human, giving of himself, healing those you could. You are remembered by many.
Your love for your family, your wisdom for your patients, your friendship to your co- workers. You are not forgotten.
Kelly Weaver
April 7, 2022
Zevi was a colleague and a friend and I think of him often. He was a deeply thoughtful man and I miss our occasional conversations.
Tina Gibbs
March 19, 2019
I think of Dr. Kahn often and miss him as my doctor! My prayers are with all that loved and cared for him, especially his wife and daughter.
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Edward Baum
September 29, 2017
Since it is Yom Kippur, it is a good time to remember Zevi and other beautiful friends who have passed. It is a day to reconnect with their souls. I think about Zevi often, especially in the last few weeks, since my own daughter is busy studying to take her SAT test. Like her, I needed help understanding advanced Algegra, and Zevi always comes to mind. He helped me get through much of it, just because he was my friend. He was better in math than anyone I have seen in my lifetime. I remember that in 8th grade he knew how to measure distances to the stars! His genius still amazes me. He was probably the smartest person I ever knew, yet he was humble, funny, and always laughing. He went on to become a doctor, training at UCLA, and I went to USC and became a trial lawyer. But my special memories of our boyhood friendship will always be with me. Now, his wonderful soul is in the supernal world, watching over his wonderful family. I want to connect with him today. May God bless Zevi on this holy Jewish day, and bring his wife and children peace.
Mazel Tov, Zevi.
Ted Baum
Tina Gibbs
September 28, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Kahn's passing. He truly was the best physician I and my son have ever had. I liked to think of him as a city country doctor.
September 4, 2015
I am so sad to learn about Dr. Kahn's passing. He once was my physician and we had a great Dr. patient rapport. He will be missed.
Janel Duncan
August 25, 2014
I worked with Dr. Kahn as well. He was always a pleasure to work with. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Lenaye E.
August 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Zevi's passing. I had the pleasure of working as Zevi's medical assistant for a time. He was a wealth of knowledge and always willing to teach. My condolences to his wife and daughter. Zevi will be truly missed.
June 5, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Kahn's passing. He was my primary care physician for several years. He will be missed. Theresa Lyson
Bradley Prince
April 18, 2014
My deepest condolonces are my memories of the tapes that were sent back and forth from Zadie and Bradley in Pittsburgh and Zevi on the tapes also. I still have those tapes of our childhood memories as first cousins of the Smith Family.
Thanks and my love goes out to his family.
Bradley Prince
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Roger and Sarah Moss
April 10, 2014
Dr. Kahn was our physician since our arrival in the USA. A Dr. with the bedside manner of an angel. Always supportive and helpful. Dr. Kahn has been missed for the last 3 1/2 years and will always be remembered for his kindness to his patients.
Roger and Sarah Moss
Ruth Shapovalov
April 2, 2014
I think my favorite memory of Zevi will always be the Friday evening when, even though speech was a struggle, he sang the Shabbat for me. He was an amazing and courageous man. "Barukh atah Adonai, Eloheinu, melekh ha'olam" I will never forget it, and I will never forget you.
Doron Yaniv
April 1, 2014
Dr Kahn was my Doctor for more than 13 years. His care and compassion was remarkable. He will be missed. May his family be comforted by the knowledge that he helped many individuals like myself. There is a saying "if someone saves one life it is though he saved the universe". Well he saved many universes!! Yehi Zichro Baruch!
Kathleen Stoughton
March 30, 2014
Zevi and I attended UC Santa Cruz as undergraduates and shared a great love of music. I remember him as brilliant, musically talented, and always interesting. By coincidence, we both attended graduate school in Los Angeles and I vividly remember the "behind-the-scenes" tour of the UCLA medical school that he gave me(with much humor interjected! We have been out of touch for many years, but I have never forgotten Zevi. It was pure intuition today to google his name and find the sad news. I send my condolences.
Ellen Greenman
March 30, 2014
Where to begin? Zevi and his family are part of my earliest memories, as our parents were close friends long before we were born. We were southern Californians and they were northern, yet they always felt like family. In spite of the years we were out of touch, I knew David, Zevi, and Joel were still part of us. Zevi was the kindest, gentlest, compassionate, and smartest person, and I am so deeply saddened by his illness and loss. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family - with much love, Ellen
Ted Baum
March 28, 2014
Zevi was my boyhood friend in San Jose. I have not seen him since I went away to college, bit he was one of the sweetest guys I have ever known. He was also truly brilliant. Without Zevi I never would have passed geometry or made it through Hebrew School. God bless you Zevi. I always knew you were special.
Laura Sandell
March 26, 2014
I knew Zevi through his wife Karen and daughter Rachel and I visited a few times through his illness. He never ceased to amaze me. He dealt with his illness with such an amazing spirit. I feel so blessed to have known him and so sad for his loss.
March 26, 2014
Zevi was one of my friends from second grade through High School. He left a positive impact on my life. He will be missed.
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