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John SOURBEER Obituary
"Jack" passed away September 26, 2016. Born in 1929 in West Newton, PA, Jack earned national recognition at Washington & Jefferson College as one of the 'Four Gazelles,' the most feared backfield in the country in 1948-49. Declining an NFL offer from the Rams, he attended Jefferson Medical College. After service in the Navy, he practiced medicine in Belleair Bluffs for 43 years. Morton Plant Hospital, where he served as Department Chair, President of the Medical Staff, and on the Board of Directors, presented him their Excellence in Medicine Award. A Charter Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine, he also cofounded Morton Plant Primary Care, a parent of BayCare Medical Group. Long retired, he is still recalled fondly by many of his former patients. He is remembered with love as a devoted husband, a wise and loving father, and a kind and generous man by his wife, Jackie; his sister, Jean Maynard; four children, Jeff, Janet, Jon, and Jay; plus two stepchildren, Keith and Caryn and their spouses; fourteen grandchildren; and numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Nelle. Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Turner Street, Clearwater, 10 am, Monday, Oct. 3.
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October 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Jack's family. I remember Jack as a very nice neighbor, supportive family man, and fine doctor.
Margaret Morris
Charlotte Rifkind
October 3, 2016
Rest in peace Uncle Jack. I have many fond memories of visiting Florida while growing up. We always had a wonderful time with the cousins, you and Aunt Nelle. Slip n Slide anyone?
Love, Charlotte Jean "Haxby" and family
October 3, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Jack was a wonderful person and a good friend who we sadly lost touch with in recent years.
Elaine & Win Dermody Steamboat Springs, CO
Thomas Twitty
October 1, 2016
Deepest condolences to entire Sourbeer family. Jack was our neighbor, Doctor and friend.
The Twitty's
September 29, 2016
Our deepest sympathies. Dr. Sourbeer was a wonderful man and our whole family has great memories of him.
Mary (Straub) And Ralph Swink
Stephen and Tonya Keener
September 29, 2016
I knew Jack as father of one of my best friends (Jeff). He was a kind and caring gentleman who loved and supported his family members and was so proud of their many accomplishments. He made my family feel welcome on several visits to his home over the years. I can only imagine how comfortable and important he made his patients feel in his many years of service to others as a physician. He completed his earthly life well lived, and now rests with the Lord and family and friends in eternal joy and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve Balkema
September 28, 2016
In 1963, as a 6 year old child, my mom took me to Dr. Sourbeer, gravely ill. He diagnosed me with Spinal Meningitis and saved my life at Morton Plant Hospital. I am so grateful. What a great man. My solemn condolences to the family. RIP
September 28, 2016
My heart goes out to the family during this most difficult time, for your deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and gain strength knowing that God "hears your prayers - Jeremiah 29:12, 13 and that he feels your deepest pain - Zechariah 2:8
Deepest sympathy
Ed Holmes
September 28, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. John Sourbeer and his son, Dr. Jeff Sourbeer at MPH. Excellent doctors and even better men.
My sincere condolences to the Sourbeer family.
Ed Holmes, RRT (Ret.)
Robin Schenck
September 28, 2016
My condolences to your family for your loss.
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