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Stephen John Toner

1940 - 2020

Stephen John Toner obituary, 1940-2020

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

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Panama City, Florida

Stephen Toner Obituary

On July 7, 2020, Dr. Stephen John Toner, 79, passed away. He was born in September 1940 in Indianapolis and grew up in Birmingham. He married Renee in August 1962. They had two children, Christiana and Michael. After graduating from the University of Alabama Medical School in 1966 and completing his residency, Steve served two years at Eglin Hospital in the Air Force from 1971 to 1973. He then then began his Ear, Nose and Throat practice in Panama City, which he continued until his death. He was active in the early days of Kaleidoscope Theater, where he appeared in a play as Faustos. Steve always enjoyed outdoor activities.

He is survived by his wife, children, three grandchildren, and his sisters Catherine and Anne. Preceding him in death were his mother, Rosemary, his father Samuel, and brother Patrick. He has many cousins, nephews and nieces in Birmingham.

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Published by Panama City News Herald from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2020.

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Avery Brinkley Jr MD

August 7, 2020

I knew Dr Toner from 2001 to present as a physician and patient. He was THE most dedicated doctor to his patients to the very end. My sympathy to Mrs. Toner and family in your loss of a wonderful man.
Avery Brinkley Jr. MD Panama City

Sarah Dewberry

August 3, 2020

So sorry for your loss! Dr Toner was a brilliantly gifted ENT who treated several members of my family over 30 plus years. His insight and kindness will always be remembered and cherished.
May the Lord bless and comfort you in your grief!

Melinda JD Hall

July 19, 2020

Rest In deepest Peace, Sir! You were a great man and Doctor. You diagnosed me with Meniere's in 2011 and helped me through some very difficult times then saved my life with a tonsillectomy in 2016. I'll be forever grateful to you. You are already missed

Dawn Shumaker Smith

July 18, 2020

My life changed in 1982 when Dr Toner took out my tonsils. I was not the sickly kid anymore. I am positive I am not the only one who can say that. He helped so many! Bless his family during this time.

Stephanie DePaul

July 17, 2020

I enjoyed working with Dr. Toner at Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley. Im truly sorry for your familys loss.
My condolences and prayers,
Stephanie DePaul, RN

Nancy

July 16, 2020

Dr Toner was a great man! Had a heart for people who are less Fortunate! He did my surgery & I recovered great and hardly any pain! And it was a big surgery! He saved my life and now I am doing great because of him.. This sadness my heart! The world lost a great and caring man.. I will never find a Doctor who could do what he has done through out his life on earth! Thank you so much Dr Toner and may you Rest In Peace! I will truly miss you. God bless the family and you are in my prayers!

JAMES S BUTTRAM, III TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406

July 14, 2020

I WENT TO HOWARD COLLEGE WITH STEVE IN THE LATE 50S. HEWAS ONE OF MOST INTELLIGENT PEOPLE I HAVE EVER KNOWN, BUT MORE THAN THAT HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. HE GOT HIS PHARMACY DEGREE AT HOWARD AND COULD HAVE GONE TO ANY NUMBER OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS. STEVE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON, HE WILL BE MISSED RIP STEVE

Aaron Simmons

July 13, 2020

he is great doctor and he will be miss

Larry Otwell, Au.D.

July 13, 2020

It is sad to know he is gone. I have know and worked with Dr. Toner for 15 years and have the up most respect for him as a Doctor and a mentor. He has always been one to be there if I needed him or had questions about a patient. He will surely be missed.

Barbara Hood

July 12, 2020

I respected Dr. Toner. He scared the heck out of me every time I took care of his patients, but I soon learned he was just a big teddy bear, his roar was much worse than his bite! He became a friend and was always willing to do hall consults as we called then! Makes my heart sad!

Mary Faye Parker Morello

July 12, 2020

Steve was friend of my mother and father's. I remember some of the crazy things they did.
So sorry for your loss!

Kayelyn Cobb

July 12, 2020

Dr Toner was a sweet man he was so special to me and my family. May he RIP. He will be truly missed

Lea Blackwell

July 12, 2020

Toner was a wonderful mentor. I will miss him greatly.

Michael H. Sarra

July 12, 2020

In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May Our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.

July 11, 2020

It is with sadden news to hear of D. Toner passing. I had the privilege of working with him for many years. He was a great teacher of ENT/Head Neck surgery and I learned so much from him. He was kind, funny, and was willing to teach if you wanted to learn. I will never forget how to get the bismuth paste just the right texture for his tonsillectomy! He will be sorely missed.
My condolences to the family and his work family. I will miss you.

Jennifer Consorte
Former Coworker

JACQUELYN W CHRISTIAN

July 11, 2020

A very special person. He was like part of my family. I had the honor of working for him for over 20 yrs

Sheila Taylor

July 11, 2020

Dr. Toner was a great friend and took great care of me and my family. He will be missed .

Naomi Anderson

July 11, 2020

Dr.Toner was one of a kind he was my doctor and I work with him at the hospital and surgery center he was alway up front and alway kind to me my heart is sad

Joe Maniscalco

July 11, 2020

Steve was someone I always looked forward to seeing in the Doctors lounge and in the OR. He was my Bham bud and couldnt help but love the guy! He will be greatly missed.
All my prayers to his family in this sad time but he is with Our Savior and in this I am happy.

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Sandy Vause

July 10, 2020

My condolences to the family, I worked with Dr Toner at Gulf Coast Hospital and at NWFSC as a surgical tech for 36 years, he will be missed in the medical community for sure, he and I had a rough start but we learned to respect and love each other over the course of years. I was known as one of his many monkeys. He was a cutup.

Wilson Funeral Home

July 10, 2020

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