Robert I. Jaspan M.D.

1934 - 2019

ROBERT I. JASPAN, M.D. Robert I. Jaspan, M.D. passed away on January 4, 2019. A 54 year resident of Riverside, California. He practiced Orthopedics at Orthopedic Medical Group for 50 plus years. Robby, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Boston, Massachusetts November 23, 1934. He graduated from Boston Latin School, Harvard University and Tufts Medical School. His residency was completed in Chicago, Illinois at Michael Reese Hospital. In 1965 he was stationed at March Air Force Base where he served as Captain in the Air Force. His wife Carolee, and growing family settled here, beginning his lifelong devotion to helping others in need of medical care. In giving to the community, Dr. Jaspan joined the Riverside County Medical Association in 1967 and stayed a member until his passing. Dr. Jaspan had a long and distinguished career dedicating himself to representing his peers and improving the practice of medicine in Riverside County. He was a member of the Riverside County Medical Associations Board of Councilors for 25 years. In 1982 he was elected it's 89th President and the went on to serve as a Delegate to the California Medical Association until 1995. For over 30 years he was the Editor of the RCMA's publication, "THE BULLETIN". In 1995 RCMA honored Dr. Jaspan with it's Outstanding Contribution to Organized Medicine Award for his unparalleled dedication to organized medicine. In 1984 Dr. Jaspan was elected to serve on the board of the Inland Empire Foundation for Medical Care, a sister organization of the RCMA. He was it's longest standing Board member and served as its President in 1984, 2004 & 2005. Dr. Jaspan was also a member of the California Orthopedic Association & prior to his retirement was on the medical staff at Corona Community Hospital, Circle City Hospital, Riverside General Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital & Riverside Community Hospital where he served as Chief of Staff in 1983. Dr. Jaspan was President of Riverside Temple Beth El, President of The Community Foundation, helped on the committee to start UC Riverside Medical School, was on the Board of Directors of Premier Service Bank from 2001 to 2014 & on the Board of Trustees of UC Riverside Foundation. He interviewed prospective students for admissions to Harvard University. He and his wife of 60 years traveled the globe and made friends on every continent. He is survived by his wife Carolee Jaspan; children Janna (Tim Beld), Tina & Joel, & grandchildren Daniel Beld (Erin), Joshua Beld (Matthew), Gavin Haimovitz & Madison Jaspan and his brother David Jaspan of Tamarac, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents Anne & Irving Jaspan and his sister Myrna Jaspan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 1/9/2019 at 9:30 am at Riverside Temple Beth El, 2675 Central Avenue,, Riverside, Ca 92506. He will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure of meeting him, being his patient and those lucky to be part of his family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Riverside Temple Beth El www.tberiv.org or The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of 9695 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 785-4071. Please go to www.akesfamilyfuneralhome.com and sign the guest book.