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Steven Doheny Obituary
He was born on April 26, 1949, in Minneapolis, the second in a family of eight brothers and one sister. A hard worker from the beginning, at 17 he was already manager of Henry's Drive-In in Bloomington, Minn., when he hired 16-year-old waitress Maureen Norrgard. Four years later, on Nov. 27, 1970, the two were married.
Together, they worked their way through college at the University of Minnesota, and Steve went on to earn his medical degree with a specialty in psychiatry. After graduation from medical school, he served as the director of the State Security Hospital in St. Peter, Minn., for nine years.
In 1988, Steve and his family moved to Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where he opened a private practice in adult and forensic psychiatry. During his career, he also worked at the Mental Health Unit at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, where he was currently serving as the medical director. In 2002, he became a professor of psychiatry at St. Matthew's University School of Medicine and later Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also recently became a clinical faculty member of Florida State University Medical School.
Dr. Doheny was devoted to his work, and always gave generously of his professional time, striving to place the well-being of those in his care above all else.
Steve was a member of various medical societies and active in the Krewe of Bowlegs.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Melchior Doheny; and brother, Terry. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; daughters, Shannon and fiancé Richard, Brenna and Megan; his father, Robert; his brothers, Dan and wife Marion, Jeff and wife Laura, Dennis, Bobby, Larry, and Joe and wife Lori; sister, Kate and husband Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Steve led a full life, but he left us before his time. He was a beloved physician, colleague, husband, father, brother, and friend, who always placed the needs of others before his own. He will be sorely missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mental Health Association of Fort Walton Beach, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Doheny
Barb Heine
May 2, 2022
Fourteen years Dr Doheny has been gone can´t wrap my mind around it. In those 14 years I have forgotten events and people but never Dr Doneny. Sure wish I could see and talk to him today. Still miss him deeply. Love to Maureen and the girls.
Barb Heine
May 2, 2021
I think about and miss Dr Doheny so much. He was such a gentle and kind doctor. He saved my life!
My thoughts are with Maureen the girls and the grandchildren who never got to meet their wonderful Grandfather. I will never forget Dr. Doheny.simple the best.
David nordstrom
April 9, 2019
I was thinking about DR. Doheny today 04-09- 2019. Was a very Smart yet humble man. Prayers of course.STILL Miissed
BARRY RIGGS
September 19, 2017
I CARED FOR HIM VERY MUCH; HIS GENTLE CIVILIZED VIEW OF THE WORLD, FAMILY, PATIENTS WAS AN EXAMPLE FOR ME TO FOLLOW. REST WELL, FRIEND. NO CHEAP CIGARS IN HEAVEN.
Kevin and Karen Maher
August 4, 2008
Dr Doheny will be very much missed! He was a great Dr and a very nice man whom helped my husband very much in a time of need. We will miss seeing him and also will be thinking of his family.
Catherine Miller
June 5, 2008
I met Dr. Doheny about 15 years ago after seeing Dr. after Dr. and no one could figure out how to help me. Then a miracle happened and Dr. Doheny came into my life and he knew exactly how to help me. He was amazing!!! Everyone who knows me knows about Dr. Doheny and how he basically saved me from a severe chemical imbalance I was suffering from. I sure hope he knew how much I appreciated him! I know I will never find anyone else like him. There will always be a huge void in my life with out Dr. Doheny. My prayers and thoughts are with you Maureen and the rest of your family. I will always be thinking of you. You were very blessed to have such a wonderful man in your lives. And I want you to know he will NEVER be forgotten in mine. Love and prayers, Catherine Miller
June 5, 2008
My husband was a patient of Dr Dohenny for the last couple of years. He was a very kind gentle and nice man! My husband and I really enjoyed him as a Dr and as a person in general too. We will miss him and really feel for his family at this time.
John & Penne Simon
May 26, 2008
We are very sorry to learn of Steve's passing.
Deborah W.
May 25, 2008
My sympathies to Dr. Doheny's family. Although I recently moved, Dr. Doheny was on my mine daily as I cope with a move and losing his guidance and kind help. When I received the notice of his passing I was so sadden and shocked. A very great Doctor has been lost to those who needed his help. To his family may you know I would not have made it, if not for him.
David Grimmius
May 23, 2008
Those of us that worked with Dr. Dohony at the Minnesota Security Hospital in St. Peter, Minnesota remember him as a wonderful and caring clinician. His name comes up often in our conversations and we are all sad to here of his sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all family members….
Sharon Lundberg
May 23, 2008
Dear Maureen & Family, I just heard about Steve - - - I can't begin to tell you how shocked I am. I worked for Steve when he was Medical Director at St. Peter. He cared so much about the patients and the staff, he was always thinking of others. It was an incredibly sad day when he left the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know you must miss him terribly. I am very saddened to know that he is no longer out there making the world a better place, but he made a great impact on so many lives while he was here. I will miss him very much.
Jane
May 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Dr Doheny was a kind and sensitive man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Senthil Kumar
May 20, 2008
It was a great pleasure to meet Dr. Doheny during the boat trip on Saturday in Grand Cayman, two days before this unfortunate event. I was truly astonished by his simplicity and down to earth personality. We spent at least an hour and a half talking baout many issues including personal life issues and his cuban cigar.
Dr. Doheny's loss will be a huge loss for St. Matthew's and also to the Medical community as a whole. I will never forget his words of wisdom and have already implemented those in my day to day life. I will always cherish those few hours we got to meet and ever remember that in my life. I pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Gordon Green
May 20, 2008
Dr. Doheny will be sadly missed by all associated with St. Matthew's University. He was a quiet leader who always had the best interests of our students (and their patients) in mind.
Steve's last visited Cayman to preside over the Graduation Ceremony with a standing room only crowd in the largest conference hall on the island where he welcomed over 100 new physicians into the profession. The incredible growth in the size and, more importantly, the quality of this school is largely due to his stewardship.
I will remember him best for our last conversation while sailing on a replica of the Santa Maria in the blue Caribbean Sea, discussing our mutual passion, medical education.
Please accept our condolences from all the SMU students, staff and faculty who knew Steve and all those who didn't as he diligently worked worked behind the scenes, making all our lives brighter.
Lynda Alfson
May 19, 2008
Maureen & girls - I was so shocked and sad to hear of Steve's death. What heartache you must be feeling! I haven't seen you guys for such a long time but you are both special to me. You will remain in my prayers and I hope your memories and God's endless grace will comfort you.
Love from your long-lost cousin in North Dakota,
Skip & Lynda (Kauppi) Alfson
Tracey Davis
May 19, 2008
Dear Doheny Family,
I just received news today of Dr. Doheny's passing. I was a patient of his for the past eighteen years. He encouraged me always to pursue my career as a professional artist, and, with his help, I was able to acheive that goal and so many others. I can't imagine where I would have landed if I had not met him along the way. He was a rare person. My prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed.
Diane (Kauppi) Rauschenfels
May 17, 2008
Cousin Maureen and family,
I just this morning rec'd a call from Auntie Dorothy who had just spoken with your Mom (my Auntie Mary) who had shared the news of Steve's death. I am so very sorry to have heard this news and my heart goes out to each of you in this time of sadness. Please remember that each of you are held up in prayers of comfort as you make your way through the upcoming days. Your memories will always keep him close to you.
with love and (((hugs)))
your cousin,
Diane
Patrick Seeker
May 16, 2008
Sorry for your loss.
Sheila Kosek
May 15, 2008
Maureen and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Steven's passing. I remember when we were teenagers and have always thought of him as someone special. It looks as if he accomplished much and touched many lives for the good and will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and the Doheny family.
Lyn Rohe
May 13, 2008
Maureen ~ I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Reading these touching memorials that people are writing shows what a great guy he was. I only knew him one week a summer, when he was vacationing on Spring Lake. Steve always took the time to saunter over and see how things were going...cigar in hand. He will be missed.
God's hugs to you and your family.
Kathie
May 12, 2008
Maureen and family,
I was so shocked this past week-end when one of the nurses told me about Steve. I had the privilege of working with him on the unit for 10 years. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am so, so sorry for your loss and truly, our loss as well.
Cheri (Grahn) Atkinson
May 12, 2008
Maureen, My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Steve was like a little brother to me and a great friend. I remember going to class with him at the U of M, taking notes for him and typing his college papers. Steve will be greatly missed.
Helen Arsenault
May 11, 2008
Tom and I are heartbroken.Dr. Doheney was kind and caring.
He helped Tom through many
difficult times.
The Doheney family remains in
our prayers.
Linda Cooper
May 11, 2008
My thoughts an prayers are with the family at this sudden loss of loved man. May the love and caring of two families help Maureen through this difficult times.
Paula Allgood
May 10, 2008
Maureen,
He has not gone...just departed for a while. We will meet again. Call me and we can talk...still need you and sweet Christie.
Paula
Emily Jay
May 10, 2008
Maureen,
We love Steve and you so much, and we are broken hearted-- for you, the girls, and for us. We are here for you--anytime, day or night. I recently heard Rev. Jim Ross say that when you exit a room, you enter another room, and so it is with life and death. When you exit your earthly life, you are entering the next phase of your life in heaven. Even though we miss Steve here on earth, we look forward to seeing him again in heaven. We can just see him headlining at the biggest Open Mic Night in the Sky! Love, Em and Steve
Carole and Chris Mohler
May 10, 2008
You saved my son's life because of your loving care of him. Both of us are still in great shock - may you still shine on all of us who loved and appreciated your care of others. May you rest in peace.
Carol Becker
May 9, 2008
(We have turly lost a great man.)Over the last 12 years he has hepled me get through many dark times in my life.My heart and prayers are with his family,I pray that God will bless you with His peace in your time of loss.Iam so deeply sorry.
God Bless You
Carol Becker
Greg & Sue Brinkhaus
May 9, 2008
Maureen, We have thought of you and Steve so often over the years and missed not having you in our lives. In spite of the fact that we have had distance between us for so long we feel a tremendous loss at Steve's passing. We will treasure the memories we have of the times we spent together. You and Steve have always been a part of our lives and always will. Maureen, I hope you know Steve had the most influence in my life as we grew together and then apart. I will miss him.
Ken Ponder MD
May 9, 2008
Dr. Doheny will be very much missed. As a fellow doctor, he was always there when I needed him to help with my patients, especially at Twin Cities Hospital. He was always friendly and kind to me regardless of how difficult the patient consult was.
God bless Dr. Doheny.
Judy Hathaway
May 9, 2008
Dear Maureen,
Please accept our condolences on the untimely death of Steve. There are no words to express our sorrow. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you .
A voice from the past...
Judy and Dean Hathaway
LeSueur, MN
Wayne & Cece Stover
May 9, 2008
I still can't grasp this news,
Steve will be sorely missed. I wish we had been able to share more time with him.
Mimi Christensen
May 9, 2008
Maureen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your daughters are in our thoughts and prayers along with all of the Doheny family.
Love,
Mimi and Chuck Christensen
Pam
May 9, 2008
Dr Doheny was a wonderful, caring man. He helped me for the last 12 years. I was so happy for him when Ihe told me of his plans for retirement, even though it meant I would lose my "safety net" and dear friend. I send my deepest sympathies to his family and the entire community that he spent his life helping.
Harry Thompson
May 9, 2008
I was deeply shocked when I heard Dr Doheny had suddenly left us. He was not only my doctor but someone I looked forward to seeing each month as a friend - someone to listen to me and offer hope. I will miss him very much and my heartfelt deepest sympathies go to you, Maureen, and your daughters and family. God bless you.
Sarah Bernal
May 9, 2008
Maureen,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Doheny was a very special doctor and touched my life in a way I will never forget. I know he will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Pardue
May 9, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Dr Doheny was a valued member of our community and will be truely missed.
Jim and Carolann Lavell and family
May 9, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our old "York Avenue Family" is dwindling, but we all have fond memories of good times shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trina Blanchard
May 9, 2008
I am so grateful to Dr. Doheny for all he has done for me and my family. He was special to us. He will be in our heart and our prayers.
Barb & Ed Berger
May 9, 2008
He was a great guy, good family person and lots of fun!
Kelly Stuard and Carrie Maciolek
May 8, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
patricia linn
May 8, 2008
Maureen & Family,
Danny and I shocked and saddened by Steve's sudden passing. We have you & your family in our prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
God Bless,
Danny & Patty Linn
Dorothy Bress
May 8, 2008
Dr.Doheny will be missed by many ,especially me.
George, Dee & Alan Richards
May 8, 2008
Kelly just called letting us know the sad news. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We feel that Brenna is a part of our family. Her loss is our loss.
Cheryl Ward
May 8, 2008
Maureen & Family:
My deepest sympathy to you, your children and the rest of the family. Dr. Doheny was a wonderful inspiration in my life. He was the wind beneath my wings many times through the 12 years. He was kind, caring and a loving, loyal man. I will truly miss him deeply. He touched many lives and left us with a true hope and inspiration. God bless you and your family during this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's grace give you comfort and strength through the days ahead. All my love...Cheryl
Karen Pendergrass
May 8, 2008
Maureen, my heart aches for you and your family. May God's intense love keep you among the support of family and friends. May the gentleness and strength of His arms hold you and your loved ones during this time of mourning and always.
Sending Much Love!
Karen Pendergrass
Fran Harrison
May 8, 2008
At this time I am feeling as lost as anyone of you. I know the gut rinching feelings of losing someone that is a part of you and there is no way to ease that pain with words. So I will just pray for all of your family. I feel as if I know you all.
Barbara Heine
May 8, 2008
Maureen,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dr.Doheny wasn't just my doctor he was a friend and I will miss him terrible. He was the light when there was no light in my life. He was the calm in my storm. He saved my life. If it hadn't been for him I wouldn't be here today. At the end of each session I would always thank him for listening . Now I thank him for being such a good and decent man not because he was being paid to listen to me but because HE WAS A GOOD AND DECENT MAN. I will never forget him.
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