Dan Ben-Zeev Obituary

Dan Ben-Zeev In Walnut Creek on March 17, 2010. A Hematologist, Oncologist in Walnut Creek for 41 years. He was committed and active in the medical community and served in many roles such as Chief of Medicine, Chief of Oncology, and the John Muir Foundation. Loving husband of Gail Ben-Zeev for 50 years. Devoted father of Devorah, Adina, Eliana and Ariel (Rob); adoring grandfather of Sarenna, Mayana, Avria, Oren and Micah; brother of Hassia and Saul. Private Services were held. Shiva will take place at the Ben-Zeev residence Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday through Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. The family would appreciate people to come share their memories of Danny on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM for a special evening. Donations in his memory may be made to Contra Costa Jewish Day School, 3836 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549 Sinai Memorial Chapel (925) 962-3636

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dan Ben-Zeev

15 Entries

Anne Murphy

March 24, 2021

Dr Ben-Zeev hired me at the ROC in Walnut Creek in 1980. My first Christmas bonus from his was a Snoopy cup, which made me laugh. A year later, when my father died suddenly in Ireland, he drove me from the ROC in his beat-up old station wagon over to Mount Diablo Hospital where my sister worked so I could tell her in person. We drove back in silence and he gave me one of his bear hugs at the door. This was the measure of the man. I hope this adds to your good memories of him.

Anne Chalfant

March 20, 2018

I've been meaning to write Dr. Ben-Zeev's family for years to express my heartfelt condolences. I owe a lot to this kind man whose practice I entered when I launched myself out of another oncology practice that I experienced as both negligent and lacking in humanity. How lucky I was to end up in Dr. Ben-Zeev's care. He saved my well-being and perhaps my life with his robust offerings of hope along with state-of-the-art care. Dr. Ben-Zeev died too young and I join his many former patients who think of him often. I can only imagine how much his family misses him.

Kathy Chang

June 24, 2010

I was looking up Dr. Ben-zeev after losing touch with him for several years. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death. Dr. Ben-zeev took great care of my late husband between 2000 and 2002. He was a genuinely kind person who had a big heart. He will be missed.

Mike Citrenbaum

April 5, 2010

I'm going to miss Uncle Dan a lot. Whenever I was around him it was fun. He had a great love of live and had a lot of fun along the way. He will be greatly missed.

April 2, 2010

Very sorry to hear about Dan's passing.

Josseline Tamers
Chevy Chase, MD

Barbara Hauser

April 1, 2010

To the Ben-Zeev Family:

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Ben-Zeev. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Maxine Mccormick

March 30, 2010

To the BEN-ZEEV Family.

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Ben-Zeev.
Dr Ben-Zeev was one of the kindest doctors one could ever wish for. His pride in his family was evident and, as a patient of his daughter as well, of Devorah so great.

I have thought much of you all since hearing of this and want to let you know you have been in my prayers.

March 24, 2010

To the Ben-Zeev family,
It has been a long time since I have seen you. I have very fond memories of Dan. He was such a great physician to work with for so many years. I am sorry I was unable to come to the house for the special evening, however with so many friends I'm sure you heard lots of wonderful stories.
My thoughts are with you all, Jill Hemingway NP

March 23, 2010

I am saddened to hear of the passing of this wonderful man and dedicated doctor who I had the pleasure of working with in the past. Anne Droese R.N.

Richard Myers

March 21, 2010

My wife and I were saddened to hear of Dr. Ben-zeev's passing.
Dr. Ben-zeev cared for my wife when she was very young. Unfortunately, my wife is still quite ill, but I believe that his genius and her stubborness kept her alive. I hope that the medical community knows just how intelligent, a genius, and how stubborn he was.. I truly am sorry.. He will be horribly missed..

Barbara Myers

March 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 20, 2010

To the Dan Ben-Zeev Family.
We are the mother and step-father of Vicki Sherman, Michael's wife. We have heard great stories of how wonderful your husband and father Dan was. Most of all we wish to thank his memory for the kindness he extended to Michael when he needed it most. He went out of his way and it will never be forgotten.
Our deep condolences to you for your loss.
Gladys and Nick DelGaudio

March 20, 2010

Dear Gail & Family,
Danny was a good friend and inspiration to so many people. Over the years he touched the lives of countless colleagues and patients. He will be missed. May his memory be a blessing for us all.
Sorry we are out of town and cannot join you for Shiva.
Steve & Sandy Wolfe

March 20, 2010

Dear Gail & Family,
The world has lost a very special man.
My love for him is as strong as how immensely I will miss him. I am so grateful to have known such a kind, compassionate, funny, and down to earth man. My heart is with all of you.
Bonnie Mizono

March 20, 2010

Family,
Sorry to hear of the death of Dr. Ben-Zeev I worked with him afor a brief period at Pittsburg Hospital. He was a dedicated Doctor. I became a patient of his in the 1980's. My sympathy is with you.

Lucille Sterling

Baton Rouge,La.

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