Mark Stephen Heerema MD

Mark Stephen Heerema MD obituary, Eugene, OR

Mark Stephen Heerema MD

Mark Heerema Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium and Cemetery on Feb. 14, 2025.
Mark Stephen Heerema, MD, 75, passed away February 8, 2025, after a long illness. He was born in Knoxville, TN and grew up in Tallahassee, FL. In 1980, he and his wife Kathy moved to Eugene. Mark practiced internal medicine and was an infectious disease specialist, both in private practice and as a hospitalist. Mark was an avid reader, especially of history and poetry. He also greatly enjoyed being outdoors in nature hiking, camping, canoeing, rafting, sailing, fishing, bicycling, diving and traveling. Please make memorial contributions to The Nature Conservancy or another environmental organization of choice. A Celebration of Life will be planned.
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February 27, 2025

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February 26, 2025

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February 21, 2025

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Pat Stamps

February 27, 2025

I worked with Dr Heerema at Sacred Heart Hospital. Professional and dedicated he was compassionate and committed to his patients.
For example, I witnessed him bend down to help a patient with her slippers before walking her in the hall to determine her ability to safely discharge home. Another time he brought his own sneakers from home to give to a patient.
Dr Heerema was quiet and modest about these kind acts. He cared deeply about patients. I admired and enjoyed working with him and missed him when he retired. I´ve thought about him often. I´m glad he´s at peace and wish his family the same.

Joel Smith

February 26, 2025

A very kind man. My Grandmother was a patient of his. He agreed to see ME one Christmas vacation because I was visiting my grandparents and it was the mid 90s, before urgent care. I had a horrid ear infection. He prescribed the antibiotics...and never billed for the visit. We never forgot it. It´s virtually unheard of in today´s culture. A wonderful man. Prayers for his wife, family, and friends.

Indu Rughani

February 21, 2025

A wonderful human being and worked with him as a Physician and he was excellent
In his very quiet and gentle manner he expressed everything to his patients

George Reynolds

February 15, 2025

Mark and I were best friends in Middle School in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a wonderful friend and it was always a joy to be with him when we were young. Fare the well my friend. George

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