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David Friedline Obituary
David P. Friedline, M.D. was born in 1936, the son of a small-town family doctor, Rev. David P. Friedline, M.D. was raised in Northumberland, PA in the 1940s and '50s. He attended Bucknell University (BS) and graduated from Temple University School of Medicine (MD) in 1962. He then went south to Jacksonville, FL where he completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and stayed to practice medicine from 1966 until 1995 as a board-certified Gynecologist (FACOG) birthing some 2000 babies and specializing in reconstructive infertility surgery.
His medical career was cut short at age 59 when an accidentally detached retina resulted in the loss of useful vision in his dominant eye. (A "one-eyed surgeon" was not a good malpractice risk!)
A lifetime follower of Jesus Christ and a born-again believer from the 1970s, Dr. Friedline's avocation was teaching Bible studies--especially Hebraic Heritage—in Sunday School and home groups beginning in the 1960s. Encouraged by his home group, he attended Logos Graduate School in Jacksonville and obtained a Doctor of Religious Philosophy in 2001. Following this, he attended a Bishop's School of the International Communion of Christian Churches (ICCC) being ordained a Deacon and then a Presbyter in 2005 in the Communion. Subsequently, he taught a variety of subjects to seminary students at both Logos and the ICCC Bishop's school in Jacksonville, FL. Rev. Friedline's teaching ability was severely curtailed by the onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) in 2008 with the initial symptoms being severely limited speech. In 2013 he had the additional diagnosis of lymphoma for the Lord to do battle with. Rev. Friedline has self-published a number of texts and teaching videos for local use in Sunday schools, home groups, and seminary classes; however, the book is his legacy, "The Extended Family of Jesus" (Amazon).
He is survived by his loving wife Dolores Friedline and four children: Rodger J. Friedline of Jacksonville; David L. Friedline of Jacksonville; Jon P. Friedline of Atlanta; Suzanne Friedline Ferber of Jacksonville; and four grandsons, Joshua, Daniel, George, and Gaston. He succumbed to complications of ALS on November 14, 2019. He was 83.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 18, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hardage - Giddens Oaklawn Chapel.
A Celebration of Dr. Friedline's Life will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
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Dr. Angela Martin
November 9, 2022
Every day, as I say my prayers, I remember my family and friends who have passed away, and I offer a special prayer for the souls of my mentors, Dr. Friedline, Dr. Wooden and Dr. Karrer. On the second anniversary of David's passing from death into eternal life, I pray for blessings for his family.
Mary McGee
May 19, 2020
David was a wonderful person. he was a good teacher, kind and caring. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I only knew him while he was a resident, working at University Hospital, (then Duval Medical Center). I am sure that he did not change. My prayers and sympathy to his family and friends.
erin pierce
November 22, 2019
I was one of the 2000 babies he delivered, March 13, 1981. My mother loved him and always spoke so highly of him. Thoughts and prayers from The Pierce Family.
Erin Pierce
Mark Peacock
November 19, 2019
It was my pleasure to refer many patients to David. They were always happy with the interaction. He was an amazing gentleman. Many health trials did not shake his faith, only strengthened it. He will be richly rewarded in heaven.
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Renee Austin Harris
November 19, 2019
Remembering Dr. Friedline fondly. I was a patient of Womens Medical Group from the beginning of the practice. I am grateful for my time there! Dr Friedline is now present with the Lord!
Grateful and Prayerfully
Renée Austin Harris
Angela Martin
November 17, 2019
Dr. David Friedline was a colleague and mentor to me. I joined Women's Medical Group fresh out of residency in 1991, and he taught me so much about the practice of Ob/Gyn. He was an excellent surgeon and showed so much care and compassion for his patients. I will miss him and wish his wife and family comfort and peace. God bless!
November 17, 2019
Roger,Karen and family, we are sorry for the loss of your father. He will be at peace now. Kenny&Laura
Cheryl Richardson
November 16, 2019
I've know David Friedline for many years as the father of a very good friend. Always kind, always quick with a smile. I know Heaven is alive with his presence; we miss his smile here.
Cindy Jarrell
November 16, 2019
I am sorry to hear of Dr Friedline's passing. He was a contemporary of my dad's, Dr Walter Jarrell. My dad very much respected Dr Friedline. I have gone to Amazon and purchased his book as I just returned from Israel this week. Excited to start reading it! God Bless your family and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 16, 2019
Please accept our condolences for your great loss and for his sufferings. There walked a great man who kept going despite the obstacles life threw in his path. God's peace and blessings to you all as you carry on his determination and sense of humor and achievement in your lives. We are neighbors who never had the pleasure of knowing him but extend our prayers to you all.
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