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Steven Neil Wolff M.D.

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Steven Wolff Obituary

Steven Neil

Wolff, M.D.

Nashville, TN

Dr. Steven Neil Wolff, M.D., passed away on October 31, 2014, at age 65.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at Congregation Micah. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Marshall-Donnelly-Combs.

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Published by Tennessean on Nov. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Wolff

34 Entries

Dana Marshall

October 26, 2020

It is hard to believe it has been six years. His enthusiastic support of his patients, and for his research, are greatly missed at Meharry and NGH.

Jay Patel

October 23, 2015

I just happen to find out about him. He saved me from Leukemia in 1991. Today I am cured. For me and my family Dr. Steven Wolff is a "Savior". I have not seen god but surely I have seen Dr. Wolff and he saved me.

Kelly Esterly

July 1, 2015

I am just now (7/1/15) learning the Steven passed away. My condolences to the family. Dr Wolff left an everlasting impression on me as I started my career in Ann Arbor. I'm so terribly sad to hear of his passing. He will live on in the many lives he touched.

Renate and Gary Anderson

November 8, 2014

Extending our sincerest sympathy to the family of Dr. Wolff.
Dr. Wolff treated me for Leukemia in 1986 at Vanderbilt, and to this day I recall many of the encouraging things he said to me! He made an unbelievable and lasting impression on me and my family, who came over from Germany to be with me.
I stayed in touch with Dr. Wolff for many years afterwards, tho he finally declared me 'cured'. I was told that he enjoyed my annual Christmas cards!
The world sure was a much better place with Dr. Wolff still here. He will be missed so very much!

Krista Gainer

November 7, 2014

Barbara, Jennie, Josh,
My life is forever changed for the better since I was blessed to be taught by the best. The world has truly lost one of the best physicians that I have ever encountered. I have many Dr. Wolff stories that I will remember forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings to your family

Nurline Hampton

November 5, 2014

My Condolence to the Family of Dr. Wolff. I was his patient and Dr. Wolff always was caring and concern about my health. I will truly miss Dr. Steven Wolff.

Toya Smith

November 5, 2014

Dear Jennie, I just want to say again how sorry I am for your loss. Your father was a great man and a gift to the world. My thoughts and love are with you and your family.

Maria Shindler

November 5, 2014

Dr. Wolff was the epitome of an intellectual. He was also wise, kind, and notably : approachable despite his lofty achievements. In my eyes ,as a green third year medical student, the above qualities made him a hero. He always will be. Dr. Wolff personified the term " Class Act."

Carey Szetela

November 4, 2014

I have missed seeing Steve as often on campus at Meharry, and was always happy to see him at work. Forthright, dedicated, and a generous colleague. Condolences to his family and friends.

Roslyn Pope, RN

November 4, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Dr. Wolff and witnessed his selfless dedication to his patients and to the community. His expertise and kindness will be greatly missed.

George Flatau

November 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Riding bikes on a weekly basis with Steven and the gang back in 2000-2001 will always be a treasured part of my life; though we have been out of touch for some time, I am deeply saddened by his passing. My thoughts go out to his family.

Dana Marshall

November 4, 2014

Dr. Wolff's passing is such a loss for so many. He was so passionate about providing the best possible care for underserved and poor cancer patients and his reach was huge. Not only did the patients he saw in person benefit, but so did many others through his research activities and his teaching and mentoring of other faculty and of medical students. His enthusiasm was contagious. He was smart and funny and crammed every minute of everyday with life. He assembled an amazing team of people to provide cutting-edge compassionate care to those who were lacking in resources in other aspects of their life. Steve, I promise, we won't let you down.

Andrew and Sandra Desruisseau

November 3, 2014

What a selfless mentor, physician, colleague, and friend who always did the right thing for others.

Scott Ferguson

November 3, 2014

I work for Cong Micah as a food service contractor. Want to give my condolences to the family in this sad time. Will miss Dr. Wolff. Many Blessings! Scott Ferguson

Jeff Summers

November 3, 2014

Steve was a close cycling friend and a regular at the Green Hills YMCA. I always enjoyed seeing him. He loved cycling and he loved his work and family. I have missed seeing him and am saddened by this news. He has been a fixture in our lives for many years. He will be genuinely missed in our circle.

Virginia Brennan

November 3, 2014

I am deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Wolff's death. He was generous with his time and his brilliant mind to a great many people. I knew him during his years at Meharry. Rest in peace, Dr. Wolff, and my most heartfelt condolences to your family,.

Karen Prater

November 3, 2014

Hello Barbara and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Wolff's passing. I did not realize he was so gravely ill. When he gave me a chance to make a living by hiring me right out of college to work in the bone marrow processing lab, it meant the world to me! Despite being the Chief of Stem Cell Transplant, he was always so humble, funny, kind, and supportive. He knew I was naturally a bit too serious about life. I remember how he would lighten my attitude by walking though the lab singing a silly little tune like, "I am stuck on band-aids cause band-aids stuck on me." When he left Vanderbilt in 2001 I couldn't help but cry. I knew it would never be the same around here. Today I am crying again. The world has lost a genuinely good soul. Athough I know your hearts must be breaking, you must be so very proud to know that your husband, your father, left such a positive impact on this world. He helped so many people have a few more good days! May God bless you all and ease your grief. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.

ann Richmond

November 3, 2014

Dear Barbara
I truly believe that Steven was the most dedicated oncologist I have known during my 30 years of cancer research. He was a joy to work with, and we will all miss him enormously. My heart goes out to you as you move through this time of loss.

November 3, 2014

Barbara:
The entire MMC-VICC-TSU Cancer Partnership Leadership, Staff, Students and Investigators send their deep condolence to you and your family. Steve was one of our leaders and his contributions towards our partnership endeavors will forever be cherished.
Samuel E. Adunyah, Meharry Medical College

Sam & Beth Tays

November 3, 2014

Jennie - Our hearts are with you & your entire family during this difficult time. May our prayers and your loving memories bring all of you peace & comfort.

Marlo Kemp

November 3, 2014

Thank you so much for sharing Dr. Wolff with the world, but especially the Oncology Community. He was a pilar of strength, knowledge, respect, and a joy to work with. Everyone learned a great deal from him. He will forever be in our thoughts and your family in our prayers. We can't thank him enough for all he did for everyone. Great job to a Great Shepherd.

November 2, 2014

Mrs.Barbara, You may not remember us but we send you our sincere sympathy,prayers,and thoughts in your loss of Dr Wolff. He cared for our son Stephen Hatten (ALL-Bone Marrow Transplant-1995 until his death in 1998) and we all loved and appreciated his great care,honesty,personality,and his genuine care for our son as well as all his patients.We thank you and your family for sharing him with us and our world is a better place for having had Steven Wolff here. We are thinking and praying for all of the Wolff family Sincerely, Dr.Lewis (Hudi) and Betty Bly Hatten- Hattiesburg, Mississippi

November 2, 2014

Barbara and family,
It was a privilege to work with Steven for so many years. He was very intelligent and knowledgeable, and always respectful of people.The MSCC staff is very sad with his departure. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Maria del Pilar Aguinaga, Nashville, TN

Estee Brown-Richards

November 2, 2014

To Barbara, Gail & Family-
My thoughts are with you, A tremendous loss to so many people whose lives Steven touched.. What an accomplished Good Samaritan!

Louise Warren

November 2, 2014

Barbara and family, as a nurse I worked with Dr. Wolff from 1982 till he left Vanderbilt in 2001 in the Bone Marrow/ Stem Cell Transplantation program. He will be graciously remembered and sadly missed by nurses and doctors, patients and families in the Oncology/ Hematology setting.
Louise Warren RN

Neal Trice

November 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss Jennie. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

November 2, 2014

Dude. You are remembered. Gordon

Robbie Newlin

November 2, 2014

Barbara, my prayers are with you and your family. Sometimes we meet someone on our journey that leaves an impression on our life. Dr. Wolff always impressed me with his wanting to do the right thing no matter if it was the popular way, His tireless conviction for patient safety and patient care was always first and foremost in his actions. We have lost one of our "Most Distinguished Healers".
My deepest sympathy,

Laura Hoffman

November 2, 2014

Your memory will be forever a blessing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

November 1, 2014

dearest barbara....jeff murray called this morning to tell amon the sad news of steven's death. amon called andy white to pass the news along to him. his austin cycling community is grieving with you and your family. what a wonderful spirit steven had/has. so generous, playful, joyous, giving. all who knew him in any capacity are lucky. we feel so fortunate to be counted as friends of his & yours. our thoughts are with you. how we wish we could come to the memorial service. we will be with you in spirit. much love, carol & amon burton

November 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in time of sorrow.

The Buford Family

November 1, 2014

He was the best doctor I had ever had to and I let him know that. He will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Ms. Pardue

David Phillips

November 1, 2014

Dear Barbara,
Kathy and I are deeply saddened about Steven's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....our memories of Steven are everlasting.

Joan Schleicher

November 1, 2014

Dear Barbara and your family - my thoughts are with you all and have been during Steven's illness - Love, Joan

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