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Richard GOLDSTON Obituary

GOLDSTON, Richard "Bill" age 68, of Pinellas Park, passed away at Shands Hospital Feb. 24, 2013, after an extended illness. He was born on May 4, 1944 in Alanreed, TX. Bill earned his DVM degree from Texas A&M in 1967 and his Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1972 to practice at Skyway Animal Hospital. He opened Parkview Animal Hospital in 2001, where he practiced until his retirement in Sept. 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Laverne; and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; and daughter, Lesley, of St. Petersburg; & his siblings, Fred, Jim, and Homer Goldston and Sharon Wilson, of Texas. His Service will be held Saturday, March 2nd, at the Northside Baptist Church, 6000 38th Ave North, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Suncoast Hospice, Second Chance for Strays, or Guardian ad Litem Foundation. www.andersonmcqueen.com

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 1, 2013.

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Nancy Beckwith

March 17, 2013

Doc, you drove me CRAZY when I worked with you, but I LOVED you, too. you know that. My heart is breaking as I learn how you tried to find a specialist to fix your heart without finding someone who knew how to help. I loved the heart you had and am so sorry I didn't get to see you last time I visited Fla. My thoughts and prayers to Sharon and Leslie. I will miss knowing you are there for me to see next time I'm there. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!! Nancy (Zubler) Beckwith

Paul and Lynda Friedman

March 11, 2013

We are grateful for your care of our dog, Mazie. It was an honor to have you direct her care during the last years of her life. Our sincere sympathy to your family and your staff.

Bob and Kathy Midrowsky

March 7, 2013

Heaven needed another Angel to help care for the animals and watch over our beloved friends. You will not be forgotten for your loving dedication to our pets. Thank you.

Kelly & Larry Dickie

March 3, 2013

The 6 yrs or so that I worked for you were the most enjoyable of my working years and I would not trade the things I learned about life and death for anything. Thanks for the gift of Tigger he means so much to us, we will continue to take good care of him as he takes good care of us.

Maureen and John roberts

March 3, 2013

We will always remember the kind and dedicated vet, and true friend that you always were. We will never forget that Super Bowl Sunday when one of our dogs was poisoned and you gave up your time of to drive to Largo, get her stabilized, take her to your clinic and ultimately, save her life.

Our rescue dog, Sammy.

Lynn Barker

March 3, 2013

Bill, you were a great friend and the best vet ever! How many times over the past 30-odd years my sweet pets would have gone without needed treatment except for your kindness... Thank you... Rest in Peace with all the people and critters I'm sure were there to greet you! Continuing prayer for God's comfort, strength, and peace over your beautiful wife Sharon, daughter Lesley, siblings and your staff at Parkview who were like family.

Lisa Featheringill

March 1, 2013

You truely one the most beautiful souls I have ever known. May you rest peacefully in the most perfect, heavenly farmland surrounded by all God's beautiful critters that will sing joyfully in your presence!

Paulette White

March 1, 2013

Sharon, my prayers are with you and your family

Linda Brinson

March 1, 2013

We will miss you dearly; Until we meet again!
Linda & Craig and furry kids, Angus (Mangus) & Tavish (McDurk)

Duffer Dr Goldston many favorites

Bill Horne

March 1, 2013

If Dogs or animals could write this Guest Book would be overwhelmed with kind messages about Bill. I am writing this for myself and my Buddy Duffer who died after 19 a half years all thanks to Bill. He was a fun guy, dedicated Vet and collected of all things old irons. When I discovered that I made it a mission to find one he didn't have and I was succesful at least he said so. He will be missed by owners and the animals that were under his loving care. Heaven got the best Vet ever. Enjoy your new role Dr. Bill

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