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for John Summers
Julie Zimmerman
November 7, 2024
My husband and I met in our 20s but we shared one fond memory of childhood. We both were patients of Dr. Summers through the 1970s. He was a wonderful doc, was so funny and I looked forward to every visit as a kid., He is still being spoken about which is what moved me to leave these words. You were loved!!!!
Barbara Kinder
June 8, 2023
Dr. Summers was my older sons Dr.,that was 57 years ago. I just loved him. I am so sorry for your loss
Kara and Kim Nolan
July 1, 2013
To all of Dr Summers family and friends- we are sorry for your loss. We will always remember Dr Summers in our hearts fondly as he was a truly special man who took great care of all of us.
Tricia
June 29, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Summers' family. He was my ped from birth until his retirement. A true advocate for children and their needs.
Joe Maniaci
June 28, 2013
Dr. Summers took out my tonsils when I was in kindergarten. In the operating room, he had me blow into a balloon, and said he'd give me one of his model airplanes if I could pop it. I remember blowing into it one time, and then I was knocked out by the anesthesia. I swear I heard it pop while I was asleep. (maybe he popped it ?) He was sweet.
God Bless you, Dr. Summers.
Joe Maniaci
June 28, 2013
Dr. Summers took out my tonsils when I was in kindergarten. In the operating room, he had me blow into a balloon, and said he'd give me one of his model airplanes if I could pop it. I remember blowing into it one time, and then I was knocked out by the anesthesia. I swear I heard it pop while I was asleep. (maybe he popped it ?) God Bless You, Dr. Summers.
June 28, 2013
A Wonderful doctor to my family, brought me and my sister and brothers into this world and also was my 1st son doctor. A friend to so many generations,one of the greats! Bless his family, so sorry for your loss. Edna & Steve Yanczer family- Dottie
June 27, 2013
Rest in peace to my 4 children doctor and my friend. Jo B
Ralph Destito
June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013
Dr. Summers was a great man. I started seeing him at his Hampton Village office when I was 7 and never connected the dots as to why there so many model airplanes on the seeing of the office waiting room, which I loved. Now I get it! He was always there when my Mom and Dad needed him for the four of us. One of kind....I still think of him often 50 years later and will never forget him.
RJD
Fanny Kunes
June 27, 2013
Family of Dr. Summers, we are so very sorry to hear of Dr. Summers passing. He was our Pediatrician (#16 Hampton Village) and friend to our parents. What a great loss. Sharing your loss with sympathy.
The Joseph and Ida Destito Family
(Ralph, Fanny, Rose, Joanne)
Mary Alice Gaitskill
June 26, 2013
May he rest in peace - he was loved!
A great doctor for my kids who are all in their 40's now. He even put up with my crying and anxiety.
Sue Kettler
June 25, 2013
Dr. Summers was the best. You could call him at his office and he always took the call, no matter how busy he was. He once told me that he was a sucker for kids crying in the background when a parent called. (I never forgot that!) He was wonderful and will never be forgotten
Marilyn Harris
June 25, 2013
What a great doctor. I am so glad that my children had him as their pediatrician. I still quote him today and my oldest is 35 years old!
Mary Wienstroer
June 25, 2013
Dr. Summers was always a reassuring doctor that every mom needed. My children loved him. Eternal rest
June 24, 2013
What a wonderful man. He helped me as a new mother many many times. Not only was he a great Dr. but a good friend. John you will be missed. Jerry and Mary Woehrle
Mary Stahl
June 24, 2013
He was truly one of the angels among us. He saved my life, too. Was 5 years old and my parents told by another doctor there was nothing else he could do to help me. What a dear, sweet man and an incredible healer! We were all blessed by his goodness.
Gloria Seper
June 23, 2013
Dr. Summers was my pediatrician at both Hampton Village and the Sunset office. If I would have ever had children, I would have wanted him to be his pediatrician as well. Rest in Peace. My God bless and reward you for all the children you have helped and saved throughout your career.
Ray Crismond
June 23, 2013
Another Helpmate is gone --
Candy Hageman
June 22, 2013
Dr. Summers was my pediatrician when I was a child. He literally saved my life as a newborn baby. What an incredible dedicated and loving man. He often talked about his wife and kids with great pride and love. Thank you for sharing him with us for so many years.
Candy Ackermann Hageman
your friend
June 21, 2013
dr. summers was a very kind and gentle man and I am very happy he was my daughters' pediatrician. When we lost our 4th daughter to an umbilical cord accident he comforted me and I will never forget that. May he rest in peace for a job well done on earth.
Kathy Harris
June 21, 2013
Not only was Dr. Summers MY pediatrician he was my children's as well. Such a great Dr. and wonderful man. He will be sadly missed. RIP Dr. Summers.
Jill Sheets Pfeuffer
June 21, 2013
What a great man. My sister and I were patients of Dr. Summers'. I will always remember his laid back caring attitude. My sister and I had many allergy troubles growing up. He used to joke with my Mom that she funded his airplane. Rest in Peace Dr. Summers, your "children" will miss you.
barb perry
June 20, 2013
how lucky you were to have such a wonderful man for a father.always a kind word for mom, my 28 year old daughter has down syndrome. and I will never forget the smile on his face when he walked in the hospital room to tell me. he said you got a good one. he was so helpful. I didn't know what he meant at the time. but yes he was right.I did get a good one.dr. Horan took over her care who was wonderfull.I often wished dr. summers could have seen how well she progressed.I have heard some really terrible stories of how parents were told about their babies.Not for us.Dr Summers delivered the news happily. We need more Drs. like him
Janet Van
June 20, 2013
To Doctor Summers Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, your father was an amazing man. I first met your father in his office some 25 years ago at his office on Watson. I was a new foster mother with some challaning boys, he was amazing with them and me. He was worried about them but most of all he would say to me, those boys will be fine, now lets talk about you, now we need to make sure you are okay. Everytime we had an appointment he would give me the biggest hug and would ask me how we doing. Yes, I can go on and on about
Dr. Summers, he is one of the reasons we stuck it out in foster care system for 28 years, he said it may not look like you are makig a difference but you are, keep up the good work, nothing but a good word from him everytime. When he retired I was very sad and just didn't know what to do. Then one day he introduced me to Dr. Horan who was taking over his practice, he told him that we were special people and he wanted to make sure we were going to be taken care of, needless to say Dr. Horan was a gem as well. I am truly sorry for your loss, he has touched so many people. I missed you when you retired and I will miss you even more. Rest in peace Dr. Summers.
Gloria Smith
June 19, 2013
My children loved Dr. Summers and so did I. He was such a kind, loving and gentle man and a wonderful doctor.
A tickle and a hug then later when he got older, a handshake for my son, But always he wanted a kiss on the cheek from my daughter.
Dr. Summers made this world a better place. He was a rare individual. I've found no other doctor who measured up to him. Rest in peace, sweet man. Thanks for easing this mom's mind when she needed your help.
Marda Frie
June 19, 2013
Prayers and condolences to his family and his many friends. Dr. Summers was a kind and gentle physician.
May you rest in peace among the angels Dr. Summers. And may you family know how much you were loved by your patients!
Tami Ulreich (Downing)
June 19, 2013
My thoughts and sympathies to his family and friends. He was my sister and I's pediatrician, I'm 40 and she is 35 now. He was an amazing doctor and person and we have many fond memories of him. RIP Dr. Summers
Chris K
June 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember seeing him at his Hampton Vlg office like it was yesterday. He was my pediatrician & I'm 50. I'll never forget his kind demeanor in such a scary environment and of course the tub of snazzy rings, etc. he let you pick from at end of visit.
Connie Blake
June 19, 2013
My first job as a Medical Assistant in 1985 was in the office of Dr. Summers. He was such a kind and gentle man and his patients and staff loved him. He definately helped to start my career off on a good note. I ended up moving to Crestwood years later and now drive past our old office every day. I have thought of him often over the years. I found out while working with him that he had even delivered two of my cousins. He was a very special doctor and person and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rosetta Meiners
June 19, 2013
Dr. Summers was my doctor when I was a child and also my children. He was a great guy. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Crowell
June 18, 2013
Dr. John Summers was among the best doctors I have known. My dad was M.D.; he and John were friends at Incarnate Word Hospital. Both had the exact same date of birth! When I was sick in 1950's my dad took me to his office at Hampton Village. I was fascinated by all those model airplanes hanging from the ceiling. After each visit I begged my dad to buy me a model airplane kit - he did!
I never forget his caring attitude; he picked me up and hugged me at the end of every visit until I got too big for him!
In the 1970's, never forgetting him, I had him as my 2 sons' peditrician - he had looked after them through their preemie stages. (He delivered my second son.) I was amazed at his know-how techniques since he made my 2 boys at ease as he administered shots! He always tickled my two sons at the end of every visit. (at that time, his office was in Sunset Hills.)
After I moved in my home in 2002, I was surprised to discover him living in a house - only a few doors away!
To sum up, he was a GREAT man!
terri smetana
June 18, 2013
Dr. Summers was the BEST!! He delivered my husband...then, took care of OUR kids!! Dr. Summers EARNED his rest. May God bless the family and grant you all peace.
Dear Dr. Summers, thank you for her.
Kimber Mallett
June 18, 2013
My first born was 9 months old in 1986 when Dr. Summers called meningitis. The doctors at the hospital said it was crazy and did not want to perform the spinal tap. They did and told us to kiss our doctor because he saved our baby's life. That baby just graduated from law school, is getting married and taking a job as a public defender for the state of Colorado. She is a world saver who is here because of the crazy intuition of a marvelous doctor. I had two more babies, but never found a doctor who could replace him after he retired. Dr. Summers will always be in my husband and my hearts.
Sharon Sanzotera
June 17, 2013
What would I have done without Dr. Summers. A new mom that was simply terrified of making a mistake with my new little bundle. And he was always there for me, calming me down, and telling me in that wonderful way of his that we would all live through this. I could count on him, day or night. He was always patient with me, kind and gentle. My kids loved him and still talk about him to this day. What a wonderful man he was. Knowing him was a gift.
Scott A.
June 17, 2013
As a patient of his in the mid-70's thru the 80's, I loved his waiting room. My model plane building started because of him. I eventually lined my bedroom ceiling with planes.
I'll remember him as a wonderful, caring doctor.
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lisa Sanzotera-Helein
June 17, 2013
I was a patient of Dr. Summers from 1966-1980. I still remember the Hampton location with all the airplanes hanging from the ceiling. I loved going to him and was never afraid to be there. He was kind and gentle. The best Dr. a child could ever have and I am blessed to have been in his care. Peace to his family. This earth and the medical field are better because of him!
Shari Meyers
June 16, 2013
I was Dr. Summers patient from 1968 to 1978. I have such great memories of him. I remember those planes like it was yesterday. LOVED those planes! Thank you Dr. Summers for being such a great doctor and taking such great care of so many children. You will never be forgotten.
Andrea Forchee Bonsanti
June 16, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for the entire Summers family. I too was a patient of Dr. Summers along with all of my siblings. I have wonderful memories of this very kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Denise Summers
June 16, 2013
To everyone else he may have been Dr. Summers but to me, he was Uncle John ~ he will be be missed dearly.
June 16, 2013
Dr. Summers will always be in my memories as my pediatrician as well as my first son's until his retirement. I remember the planes on the ceiling of his office in Hampton Village and at his office on Watson. My son was fascinated by them. He always had a smile on his face, a tickle and a hug for the children. Mary Skurat Dobrynski
June 16, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. We remember him fondly. Our prayers are with you.
The Saulsbery Family
June 16, 2013
My Dear friends, It has been many years since I saw you all but I still have wonderful memories of youj all and Doc Summers. He always made me feel comfortable when I was in your home and that was quite often back in those days. What an amazing man he was! You are all in my prayers and I hope to see you all again some day. Blessings to you all and may you have comfort in the knowledge that he has entered the gates of heaven and was welcomed with the words "Well done good and faithful servant."
Dave Stevens
Robendee Abel
June 15, 2013
My sympathies to the Summers Family. Dr. Summers was my pediatrician and my siblings, and that was in 1972.My mom and I remember him like it was yesterday, a very loving and kind man.
John. ( Doc ) Duncan
June 15, 2013
Dr John, was my doctor over 50 years ago and to this day I still remember how kind he was and that big smile he always had. Dr John you will always be the BEST.
Pat & Dave Beelman
June 15, 2013
Dr Summers was our pediatrician (starting in 1972 in Hampton Village). My husband & I had six children(two sets of twins). He was always so kind and helpful, and made me feel like everything would be okay when my kids had a serious problem. He was a wonderful doctor, and my children loved his waiting room with all the planes hanging from the ceiling. He always gave me double time when I brought in 2 babies. A donation in his memory will be made to Cardinal Glennon Hospital by our family.
B Johnson
June 15, 2013
What can I say that hasn't been said. Dr. Summers was a decorated war vet and an outstanding pediatrician. He was our kids doctor years ago. When I struggled to pay doctor bills he helped me on several occasions make it easier on my budget for which I will never forget. What a shame doctors of today are not half as caring as Dr. Summers was.
MaryAnn Mazzuca
June 15, 2013
To The Summers Family,
May the good Lord keep all of you close during this saddest of times. Dr. Summers was a kind genlte loving man. I will always remember him for his expetice and kindness. He was my childrens doctor for years,my oldest being 28yrs. God Bless YOU Dr.Summers heaven recieves another Angel..
Kathy Pappas
June 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Summers family. He was my children's pediatrician from birth until he retired. I don't know who missed him more, my kids or me. He always made me feel confident as a mom and made the kids feel loved. His head is just a little shinier than most from the baby drool of all the giggling babies he held and played with. God will have good company!
Charlene Stratman
June 14, 2013
Dr. Summers was the best. My kids loved seeing him & the planes hanging from the ceiling. What a sweet man-so caring. Rest in Peace Dr. Summers. You will be missed, but always remembered.
Susan Storey-Willett
June 14, 2013
Dr. Summers was my brother and my doctor and for a while was even my 3 daughter's doctor. Wonderful doctor and person, he will be missed. Prayers to his family and all who will miss him.
Julie Morris-Peterson
June 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Summers family. Dr. summers was my pediatrician from birth to 18 years...I just couldn't stop going to him! He was the best doctor in the world and will be truly missed. Heaven has been blessed with his presence.
Barbara Kinder
June 14, 2013
Dr. Summers was my sons pediatrician 47 years ago ,when I first took my son there he was an infant and had a breathing problem that another dr. had told me was his heart, I was terrified so I took him to Dr.Summers and right away he said oh he has strider , he will out grow it, very matter of factly, from that moment on I feel in love with him. what a wonderful man he was.
Millie Morris-Hicks
June 14, 2013
The Angels in Heaven have welcomed the most wonderful Pediatrician ever. My children loved him so much, his love and caring heart will never be equaled. My son was home on leave from the Navy many years ago, of course he caught a bug and guess who he called, yes, Dr. John B. Summers. We love you, John, Laura and Julie...xxxooo
June 14, 2013
Dr. Summers was my children's pediatrician 43 years ago. He was the best! Loved his sense of humor! Our sympathy to his family.
Sharon Ehlen. ( Sumter, SC)
Suzanne Bowles
June 14, 2013
I will never forget Dr. Summers, in fact, my sister Carole and I were just sharing memories of him a few weeks ago. She and I both had children (two boys each) in the same time frame, and we were lucky to have Dr. Summers for their doctor. He always called the boys "chief" and they loved him (as we all did). In fact, my oldest son, Kelley, still went to him for physical exams when he was in his late teens. He once asked how long he would keep seeing him and Dr. Summers said: "As long as you keep wanting to come back".
What a wonderful man, who left a warm, lasting impression in my family's heart. God Bless Him! From Kelley and Grant Daniels' Mom
June 14, 2013
My favorite memory of Dr. Summers was how he would hug me at the end of every visit. I asked him why he did that and he would always reply "Because you're such a good mom". As a young mom I loved hearing that and I loved him for it. He'll be in my prayers always.
Terry Ferkel
June 14, 2013
Dr. Summers was a great doctor! He was my pediatrician and the pediatrician for my first 2 children before he retired. I remember he always had you sit on his lap and talked to you. He always made you feel at ease. I will always remember him and what a wonderful man he was!
June 14, 2013
What a wonderful man. He was my doctor when I was a child. I have only fond memories of going to my appointments. Even when I was scared he made me laugh. Rest in peace Dr John.
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