Zivomir Golubovic Obituary

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Dr. ZIVOMIR GOLUBOVIC, M.D. Zivomir Golubovic, 86, of Atlantis, FL died May 4, 2010, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in July of 1923, in Dobrujevac, Yugoslavia, the son of late Cedomir and Nikosava Golubovic. He had a younger sister, Malina Golubovic. In October of 1976, he married Dorothea Golubovic, who survives. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Munich in 1951 with a doctorate in medicine and a doctorate in world history. Dr. Golubovic practiced medicine in Lake Worth for over 51 years and retired in 2007. He was an original founder and served as the first Chairman and Chief of Staff of Doctors Hospital in Lake Worth, Florida as well as Chief of Staff at JFK Memorial Hospital in Atlantis, FL. He was involved in the initial planning of JFK as well as Palms West Hospital; a member of Palm Beach Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American German Club. Dr. Golubovic is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Sergeant Daniel Golubovic and wife Jaime Golubovic and grandchildren Logan and Ryan and Danny; son and daughter-in-law, Andre and Julie Golubovic; daughter Tina Skaggs and son-in-law Dr. Harold Skaggs of Atlanta, and grandchildren Audrey and Megan; daughter Susan Golubovic and grandchildren Angelia and Sarah; and niece Angela Mirkovic and husband Dragan Mirkovic. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 11 at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Funeral Home in Lake Worth, FL. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until service time. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Palm Beach State College Foundation for Nursing Scholarships or Hospice of Palm Beach County. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorsey-E. Earl SmithMemory Gardens Funeral Home3041 Kirk Road, Lake Worth, FL 33461(561) 964-3772 www.dorsey-smithmemorygardens.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from May 9 to May 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Zivomir Golubovic

19 Entries

Pat Cantley-Smith

May 22, 2010

Daniel,Andre, Susan and Tina,
Just learned today of your Dad's passing. I hope the sadness you feel will be replaced day by day with fond memories of good times with him. He was my wonderful doctor for 31 years. He was one of the most intelligent, well-trained, and down to earth people I've ever known. Many, many people are priviliged to have had him touch their lives.
Retired art teacher,
Pat Cantley Smith

May 19, 2010

Our family enjoyed Doc, what a wonderful man. Our thoughts are with you. Roger & Jackie Heinricy

CHERRI &ROBIN

May 16, 2010

ANDRE AND JULIE ROBIN AND I SEND OUR CONDOLENCE TO YOU BOTH GOD BLESS

Andre Golubovic

May 16, 2010

I will miss our morning talks....
I love you Dad.

May 12, 2010

The world lost a very kind and
brilliant doctor. Dr.ZG was my
old friend, my doctor and my
boss back in 1960-1963. He will be missed by many but I bid only farewell
not goodbye. As we will all meet again
in a more wonderful spirit place.
Blessings and prayers to his large family. Love, Ethel Janok

May 12, 2010

Thea, Daniel, Logan and Ryan....I was so sorry to hear about Dr. G. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, as well as the rest of the family. God Bless....

~Patty Bauer Bowman, Kentucky

May 12, 2010

It would HURT... A LOT; but it would be okay. In fact, often times, you wouldn't see him put the key in the door. You would see him standing at the front door tapping his foot, waiting for you to get there. Either that, or you would hear the undeniable sounds of his presence. Lights flashing on, doors slamming, drawers sliding, instruments clicking and clacking, and always, the heavy CLOP, CLOP, CLOP of his shoes traversing the entire office, end to end, at a brisk pace. The doctor was IN.

May 12, 2010

I don't know how much one can write in this particular venue, but it occurs to me that I left a great deal unsaid. Dr. Zivomir Golubovic was one of the Masters of the Universe; a conststant. Absolutely consistent. He was a towering figure to me, and his word and authority were beyond question. It is my hope that, before I meet my end, I might somehow measure up to his high standard. - More to come if this area will allow. Todd Van Linda

Nancy Hotchkiss

May 12, 2010

Dr G was a neihghbor of mine in the 60's, and I knew him when you three children were brought into the world. He was a wonderful doctor and one pip of a fellow. My sympathies and caring to all who will miss him: a legion.
Nancy Hotchkiss Hallgren

May 12, 2010

To the Golubovic family. Dr. G was a wonderful man and a great doctor, always on time and to the point. I worked for him part time back in the 70's, he will be missed.
Penny Malley Spicer

May 11, 2010

To Andre and Julie with sincere condolence-Gordana

The Andy Atkins family

May 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. God bless.

Jason, Poppy, Jackson &Ida

May 11, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers,

Judiann Malley Sutherlin

May 10, 2010

To Thea and family:

It was with great sadness that I received notice tonight of Dr. Z's passing. He truly was one of a kind. He pulled no punches and you always knew where you stood with him. I should know after working for him for eight years. He was wonderful to me and my family, both professionally and personally, and I will forever be grateful. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, Thea, and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Angela Mirkovic

May 10, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.