ELIAS SROUJI Obituary

Name: Visitation for ELIAS SROUJI
Start: 2015-10-23T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-10-23T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Smith & Kernke

April 26, 1921 - October 22, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY Dr. Elias Salim Srouji, passed away on October 22, 2015 surrounded by his wife and family 3 weeks short of his sixty fifth wedding anniversary. He was 94 years old.Dr. Srouji was born in Nazareth, Palestine on April 26, 1921 to a loving family full of faith. He was a great man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and physician. In 1944 he earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Beirut, Lebanon, after which he returned to his hometown of Nazareth where he practiced medicine until 1967. He was the only pediatrician for the entire Galilee where people called him "The Hakim" or wise man. In August of 1967 he moved his young family to Beirut, Lebanon so that his children would gain a better education. The civil war in Lebanon forced another move, this time in 1976 to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Here, he served as a highly respected teacher and clinician in general pediatrics at the OU Health Sciences Center for over 21 years until his retirement with the rank of Professor of Pediatrics in January of 1998. In retirement he wrote and published Cyclamens from Galilee: Memoirs of a Physician from Nazareth. To this day, Oklahoma physicians who trained under him continue to praise him for his compassion, knowledge and good nature. All will sorely miss him. He leaves behind his wife Arlette Effat, daughter Maria, daughter Sana and her husband Phil Rettig, son Salim and his wife Susan, son Nabil and his wife Penelope; nine grand children: Abdallah, Nicholas, Waleed, Farris, Arlette, Reem, Derek, Natalie and Leila, who admirably called him Jiddo, and eight great grand children. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees (UPMRC.com). Visitation will be held Noon until 6 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2015, at Smith & Kernke N. May Ave. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday October 24, 2015 at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 15000 N. May Ave., OKC, OK.

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Published by Oklahoman from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIAS SROUJI

10 Entries

Sulaima Karaman Abu el Haj

October 26, 2015

Dearest Mimi, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing away of your dear father, Amo Elias, may his blessed soul rest in eternal peace. Please pass my sincere condolences to auntie Effat, Sana, Salim and Nabil and the whole family. I cannot forget the beautiful memories I still have of my weekend visits to you all in your house in Nazareth, and the warmth of your parents and family. Palestine will miss this great man. He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all, Allah Yerhamu.

Khalil Jahshan & family

October 23, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear Dr. Elias. He was a man of compassion and unlimited integrity. The memories of selfless giving and kindness that he left behind will never be forgotten. Our personal lives were so enriched by knowing him as a person, a physician and a cousin. We offer our prayers, love and deep condolences to all members of the family at this difficult time.

Hana Walid Haj

October 24, 2015

Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel about the passing of our dear uncle Elias. All of us loved him very much and he will be cherished in our memories forever. I am truly honored and blessed to have known him . May his soul rest in peace. All my love, Hana Walid Haj

October 30, 2015

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Dr Srouji was such a lovely caring person and doctor. I was a nurse at the Children's hospital and we worked together for many years. So many good memories. Such a gentleman, so compassionate. Sincerely, Paula Vann

October 26, 2015

My condolences to the family for your great loss. May our heavenly Father strengthen you throughout this most difficult time.
Numbers 6:24-26

Ghassan Srouji & Family

October 25, 2015

Our deepest condolences to the Srouji Family. I fondly remember Dr. Elias as my pediatrician as I grew up in Nazareth. He was kind, thoughtful, and compassionate both as a physician and a family member. May his memory and good deeds be eternal.

Sherry Boggs

October 25, 2015

Remembering you Dr. Srouji and all the fun times we had at Children's Hospital. You were the personification of a great pediatrician and person. Bless you, prayers to your wonderful family,

Camelia Suleiman

October 24, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the news. And fondly remember our visit with Dr. Srouji about 10 years ago. Our deepest condolences, along with the condolences of our family in Nazareth, and our children.
Camelia and Russell Lucas

CHAOUKI EL BOUBOU

October 23, 2015

YOU WERE UNIQUE WE WILL MISS YOUR SMILE FOR EVER.

Khalil Jahshan

October 23, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear Dr. Elias. He was a man of boundless compassion and unlimited integrity. The memories of selfless giving and kindness that he left behind will never be forgotten. Our personal lives were so enriched by knowing him as a person, a physician and a cousin. We offer our prayers, love and deep condolences to all members of the family at this difficult time.
Khalil Jahshan & Family

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