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for Randy Doner
Daryl. Caudill
February 19, 2025
Message for Connie, I think of you often ans the caring love for Blaise
He is doing well and actually works for our Governor. I would love to hear from you and I'll ask that my email be shared with you. It is [email protected]. I really hope this finds you well and I hope I'll hear from you....
Daryl. Caudill.
BLAISE CAUDILL. I hope your recall him!!
Daryl Caudill
February 20, 2022
While I never met Dr Donner, his wife, Connie was my youngest son's NP while he was under care by Dr Hutter for Leukemia. God's Blessings on Connie.
February 19, 2010
Ms. Doner,
Hope everything is well with you and your family. Just wanted you to know we still miss our Dr. Doner so much, Have had a hard time finding another dr. and certainly will probably not find one like Dr. Doner.
God Bless You and your family.
Ray & Irene Romero-Florence, Az.
April 20, 2009
My prayers are with the family and friends of Dr. Donner. He was a great doctor and he will be missed.
Mina ( formerly of Vail, AZ)
Debbie Lee
March 29, 2009
Dr. Doner has been my Dr for almost ten years. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. My heart goes out to his family . He was the nicest most caring Dr there was
Mary Ann Osborne Schwenka
March 23, 2009
Connie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was just thinking that I wanted to get in touch with you and then today heard the news. I am sending peace and heart felt sympathy to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anyway I can be of assistance during this difficult time.
David Cannon
March 22, 2009
Connie, you are in my thoughts. I pray for strength, balance and healing for you and your family in this time of loss.
Love to you and yours,
David
Pam Pappas
March 22, 2009
Connie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I am sending healing blessings in all the ways I can. May peace eventually come for you and your family.
With love,
Pam
Pamela McDonald
March 16, 2009
Connie I am praying for you.
Love to you
Pam
Kalama Hochreiter
March 16, 2009
Dear Connie,
I just heard about Randy's transition from his physical form. My heart goes out to you and your boys and I know you know all that I can say. I send healing and blessings for your heart and this loss for you and your family. Much love Kalama
Christel Rice
March 16, 2009
I am truly sorry for your lost. Dr Doner had been my physician for 10 years and he was great. He will be greatly missed.
His patient,
Christel Rice
Roberta Morales
March 10, 2009
Connie,
I just heard the news about Randy. I'm so sorry. What a beautiful human being he was. I have such great memories of you and Randy visiting us in Foster City, California. We had such a great time.
Connie, I'm praying for you and the boys.
Please know that if you need anything, you can call me.
God Bless You and your Family.
With Love,
Roberta Morales
Lu Piccioli
March 10, 2009
Dear Connie:
I am so sorry for your loss. Randy was a wonderful person. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Love Lu Matthews Piccioli
Sue Nuttall
March 10, 2009
Message by Your comrade, Sue Nuttall
Message Text:
Ralph Waldo Emerson:
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Randy, I will miss your amazing smile! One of my oldest friends whom I have always cherished, I feel like we have grown up together experiencing life’s journey. I have wonderful memories of our time together in Australia, Connie & I pregnant having our first born a day apart. I cherish our many trips to Hana, our life so simple then………… searching for the next adventure! I welcomed your visits to Colorado and your constant search for your next exciting quest to be one with nature. I will always save a special place in my heart for your adventurous spirit & your gentle and beautiful soul. Love you...Xox Sue
Dearest Connie, Russell & Ryan – you are all in my heart and prayers during this incredibly hard and heartbreaking time. Your father/partner will be missed! Randy’s spirit will live on in all of you and everyone he touched. I feel extremely blessed to have been a part of his life, I honor his existence and his legacy in all of you!
Love & Hugs Sue
Jack & Ann Walton
March 7, 2009
We echo the thoughts of the many many people who feel great sadness at the passing of Dr. Doner. His humor,compassion and honest caring will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Donna Capman
March 6, 2009
Connie - I am so sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your husband.
Every work day you counsel patients with heart conditions. You give them courage and great care that enables them to live a longer fulfilling life. We love and appreciate all you do for us, I know I do. I can't imagine how you feel to have the carpet pulled from under your feet so quickly. It feels overwhelming to me. I know what a strong and spiritual woman you are. I know that there will be difficult times ahead. But, because I've loved and lost, I know that life goes on. It is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Treasure your memories.
Cherish Yesterday
Dream Of Tomorrow
Live For Today
May the love of your family, friends, and associates give you some peace at this difficult time. And may the Lord give you strength and courage in the future.
Annie Schlesinger
March 5, 2009
Dear Doner Family, It is so sad to lose such a wonderful man. As a patient of Dr. Doner's I agree that one waited to see him but he was worth the wait. A retired RN, I would take my list of questions into the office and "consult" with him about my health. One day he looked at the list and didn't approve of my capital "F". I received medical care and a handwriting lesson that visit. He is forever in my thoughts when I write a capital "F".
Edna Shemwell, Rolana Clark, Sharon Kaylor and David Shemwell
March 5, 2009
Connie: We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you and your sons.
With deepest condolences,
Laura Hackenbrock
March 3, 2009
Thinking of you, Connie.
Stacy and Julio Cabrera
March 2, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
My family and especially I had the pleasure of knowing Dr.Doner for many years.
There are no words to describe how I felt about him. He taught me so much!
So many family stories I remember he told,especially after the weekends.
So many lunches he and I literally shared to ensure he took the time to stop and have a bite to eat. This would make a very happy afternoon physician! lol
I remember, once at UC we unexpectedly worked together and he said "you know Stacy, it is nice to hear your voice around the corner and to hear you walking about. I know that today will be good,it brings back memories." I fed him that Sunday.
He was my mentor,my boss and most of all my friend. I won't ever forget the love he had for his wife,his sons,Dominique,
his family,his friends,his practice,his staff or his patients.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family as well as his extended family and his practice that he built and cherished so much.
Sincerely, Stacy and family
Jim Burnett and Alan Blum
March 2, 2009
Randy was one of my best friends when we were in med school in Tucson together 76-79. He always demonstrated the qualities mentioned in so many of the other entries : patience, intellectual curiosity, thoroughness, a gentle but keen wit, a superb sense of what mattered most (family, friends, the human connection), an admirable ability to enjoy his work and his life. Whenever I talked with Randy, I always felt he was genuinely interested, totally present, and listening carefully . Those rare and remarkable qualities made him a great friend and a wonderful physician. Alan and I send our warmest thoughts to Connie and his sons during this unimaginably difficult time. I know Randy will be missed greatly and celebrated joyously at our upcoming 30th med school reunion. I'm lucky and grateful to have known him.
Jessica
March 2, 2009
Dr. Doner was my physician for a year while I lived in Tucson. I echo everyone else's thoughts in saying that he was incredibly caring and personable. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, for their comfort and faith in such a difficult time. Even though I was around him for such a short time, I could see his kindness and passion for life- we should all honor him by continuing to pass that spirit on to others.
Ray & Irene Romero
March 1, 2009
To the family of Dr. Doner:
Dr. Doner has been our doctor for over 10 years and the world has lost a great and caring man. I feel an emptyness, almost like losing a best friend. He always made you feel so good, almost as if you were not sick at all. That quiet smile. We will sure miss him. But he left a great legacy behind. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. You were so blessed to have had him in your life as well as we were.
Henry and Thea Eisen
February 27, 2009
Dear Mrs. Doner and family: Dr. Doner was my husband and my physician for the nine years that we lived in Arizona. Henry and I want to send our deepest condolences. We really loved him. He was always there for us until we moved to back to NY and we will always remember him with a lot of love. Again our deepest sympathy. Henry and Thea Eisen
Corinna Chadwick
February 27, 2009
I had the Great Pleasure of working with Dr Doner for Just about a Year, He always brought laughter and smiles to the office and was always willing to teach anyone something new. When he would go on vacation to Hawaii, we were all in his thoughts as he would bring us back Pineapples! Dr Doner was a wonderful man and Doctor and he will be greatly missed.
Werner Kuehn
February 27, 2009
Dr.Doner will always be remembered as a caring, kind and understanding man with a great sense of humor, who took always time to listen.
He leaves behind a magnifiscent legacy.
We will greatly miss him.
Loni and Werner Kuehn
Oro Valley, AZ
Kristie Altamirano
February 27, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Doner as his medical assistant for almost 2 years. I enjoyed going to work everyday because everyday he taught me something new. When I had decided to move back to Texas it broke my heart when I broke the news to him. I will never forget him!
Lyle Secord
February 27, 2009
To Connie, Lyle and I were so saddened by the news of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Lyle C. Secord and Curt Beall
Pat McManama
February 26, 2009
To the family of Dr. Doner
I worked with Dr. Doner in the early 1990's at the eastside FHP Clinic. My fondest memory of him was that he ALWAYS took special with each and every one of the patients. He was always running late; but his patients always understood.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
May God Bless you.
Pat McManama
Rod & Marion Johnson
February 26, 2009
To the Doner Family,
We wish to express or deepest condolences in your time of sorrow.
Although Dr. Doner was our primary care physician many years ago, we frequently thought of him still. And imagine our surprise when we bumped into him on a vacation in the mid 1990s inside a little store at Custer State Park in the Black Hills. It's a fond memory.
John Corbett
February 26, 2009
Connie, Russell and Ryan:
I met Randy for the first time when he joined our Galloway training group in 2001. He was one of the "original 16" and ran in several other groups with us after that. He became my friend first, and later my physician and I will greatly miss him as both. It was obvious at the service yesterday that Randy touched the lives of many, and was truly one of the people in this world who made a difference. It was an honor to have known him.
Crystal McGinnis
February 26, 2009
I had the pleasure of working for Dr. Doner for almost 4 years, and I loved the time that I was there. When I was debating whether to go back to school to be an RN he was very encouraging and supportive and I will forever be grateful to him for that. He was an awesome Dr. and a great man - he will be truly missed.
John Montrose
February 26, 2009
To the Doner Family:
Dr. Doner was a fine man and a very special kind of doctor. I hope these expressions of affection for him will be of comfort to his family in the days to come.
Marcia Rostad
February 26, 2009
I was stunned to learn of Randy's death. I cannot image the grief and loss you and your sons are experiencing at this time. Though I was unable to attend his service please know that you were on my mind at that time. I will place you and your family on the prayer list at my church. In the weeks that follow today and as life struggles to define a life without Randy, these prayers will continue to be said for your ongoing healing.
Wm. Bradley Volz, O.D.
February 26, 2009
Dear Connie and Family,
It was with great sadness that I learned of Randy's passing. Randy was one of my patients at Griswold Eye Care. Although Dr. Griswold had seem him in the past, I had seen Randy for care in the last two year's since I joined Mark's practice. I had previously practiced in Bellevue Washington for almost thirty years but being new to practice in this area, it was Randy who always came to sit with me in the physician's lounge. Just last Thursday, we had lunch and Randy, as usual, wanted to know what was new with me and if I had ridden in the 24 hour mountain bike event in Oracle. I'm sorry I had not had the chance to get to know more about Randy and it was nice to learn more at the wonderful memorial service yesterday. I can say my life was better for having known Randy, even for such a short time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Campbell
February 25, 2009
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Doner. He was my primary care doctor and always provided professional care with a personal manner. Thank you Dr. Doner for the effective treatment, sound exercise/stretching recommendations, and especially memorable parting advice to "Stay away from doctors" :-)
You will be missed by many, but as a positive testament to your impact we will all retain part of your caring nature and share it with others the rest of our lives. Thank you again, and peace be with you and your family.
Daryl Caudill
February 25, 2009
Dear Connie and Family,
It is with great sadness that I find myself expressing my condolences to you. You were a critical part of the care of Blaise during his battle with Leukemia. His survival was due to the care of yourself, Dr. Hutter and Marcia. Without you and the team, he would not have survived and become the man that he is today. You are a special person that cares for those patients that are in need of your love, compassion and knowledge. I have had several opportunities to speak with Dr. Doner on the phone in the years past regarding patients he or his practice had in Home Health. I always found him to be very respectful, courteous and eager to help those whom I had the opportunity to call him about, which was usually on a night, or weekend. Thank you Connie for sharing such a compassionate doctor with our community. I had hoped to talk with you at the service, but, you were overwhelmed with many people. The service was beautiful and you looked so peaceful. Dr. Doner is a honored man, a beautiful soul and now a warm, caring spirit to be with those who loved, cared and respected him. May God be with You and your family members. My thoughts and my prayers are with you in this time.
Diana Tucci
February 25, 2009
Dr Doner was the most compassionate, caring and most thorough physician I ever had in my lifetime. My husband and I moved her 5 yrs ago and have been with him since then. I wonder and do not know if he can ever be replaced. I can't imagine what his family is going thru at this time. What an example he set for others.
Jeanne Breckenridge
February 25, 2009
To the family of Dr. Doner,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers the past week and will continue to be. I have been a patient of Dr. Doners since 1997 and am going to really miss him. He was the best and I had so much faith in him as a doctor. Whenever I had to change insurance I always made sure that I would get to keep him as my doctor.
The Lemieux Family
February 25, 2009
You will truly be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Don and Sonia Jensen
February 25, 2009
Dr. Doner has been our doctor since we moved to Arizona 10 1/2 years ago. He was not only the best doctor we've ever had, but he also became a good friend to both of us. He often joked with my wife, since they shared the same birthday....April 22. Like others have already noted, we never minded waiting for our appointments, since we knew he always listened and took time with every patient. He restored my confidence in the medical profession as another person mentioned. He truly was a doc from the "old school." We feel like a family member has been taken away from us, and many times broke into tears last Friday, when we realized we would not see him again. Our deepest condolences go out to his family. We will miss him so much. We fear we will never find another doc like him. His passing continues to bring tears to our eyes.
Vicky and Bayne Smith
February 25, 2009
My heart aches for the Doner Family with the loss of such a wonderful man. Tears come to my eyes as I read such wonderful tributes to a fabulous physician. My husband and I had been patients for 10+ years and had such great respect for Dr. Doner. I always laughed at each visit as he would say, "How come I only see you when you're sick?" Fortunately, our visits were infrequent. I was so looking forward to seeing him to tell him that I had finally quit smoking....he was so encouraging. Besides, I was getting tired of him asking me each time, "How's your asthma?" and I would say, "I don't have asthma" and I didn't ... it was just the smoking that created the effects. He always made you feel special by just taking the time to listen and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Doner family as well as the Family Practice staff as you go through this difficult time.
Rebekah Kinsey
February 25, 2009
I will always be grateful for the true compation, care, and help that Dr. Doner provided my step-dad Sid, especially during Sid's last months on this earth, as well as his caring professionalism in helping my mom through that difficult time. May he reap an eternal reward for his compassion, and may his family receive abundant grace and comfort during this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who were/are close to him.
B.Kaash McDonald, PA
February 25, 2009
To the Doner family - my deepest sympathies at this time of your loss - I was truly blessed to have known such a wonderful physician - He will truly be missed.
Kathy Gear
February 25, 2009
I remember Randy more for what he was doing in the yard, always planting something new, a shovel or wheelbarrow in his hands. He was generous when he divided the plants and I have several from his yard. He was always eager to show me a new addition. I remember his humor and wit and devotion to his family. Dick and I will miss him.
Kelly Fowler
February 25, 2009
Dear Doner Family,
We are terribly saddened by the loss of your husband and father. We just want you to know that we are sending your family a big hug and that we will remember him as a man who constantly smiled and was so positive about the world! With love,
Kelly, Lance, Kenzie and Mattie Fowler
Betsy Painter
February 25, 2009
Dear Connie,
Sending you comfort and peace.
And letting you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ruth Vredenburgh
February 25, 2009
To all the Doner family and his staff,
After moving here from NY more than eight years ago, Dr. Doner was highly recommended to me by a friend. I soon realized that Dr. Doner was special with how he treated his many patients with dignity, respect, honesty, a caring touch and a listening ear that always made you feel comfortable, not rushed and truly cared about.The shocking news of his passing and the loss we all feel is beyond comprehension. My condolences to all of you, be kind to yourself as he would be to you, take solice in knowing he is in a better place and continues to watch over you. Respectfully,
Don and Jean Foulkes
February 25, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Madeline Carriger
February 25, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. There are no words but only the hope that your memories of Randy and his love will bring peace and comfort.
Maranda Marshall
February 25, 2009
To the Doner Family,
Dr. Doner was a special man. His quiet nature and his professionalism made going to the doctor a lot easier. He always treated his patients with great care and respect and demonstrated his knowledge with correct diagnoses.
My husband and I will always be grateful for his correct diagnosis of a rare disorder I had. Because of his knowledge of the condition, I was able to seek and receive the proper care for it. It was very serious; I credit him for being the main catalyst in saving my life.
My husband has also benefited from Dr. Doner's care. He too has had some peculiar medical conditions that affected him. Again Dr. Doner aptly diagnosed and treated him.
It is difficult to find such a caring medical professional. Reading about his life underscores the fact that this man was well thought of and highly regarded in his personal life as well.
We will miss him.
Our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Doner.
Sincerely,
Brenda Maranda Verle Marshall
Thomas E. Kruse
Sivia Rouzaud, MD
February 25, 2009
To the family, loved ones of Randy Doner - please accept my deepest sympathies at your immeasurable loss - in our med school days, Randy always was full of dignity, yet humor too - we have all lost a fine doctor, and even finer man
Darlene Potter
February 25, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. It's definitely shocking to lose someone so young. Sounds like Randy lived life to the fullest which much give you some peace.
I'm a friend of Scott's from back home in NH. We are thinking of all of you in this sad time.
Lori Schenkel
February 24, 2009
Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss and I remember the conversations I had with you and the time I spent with you and Randy as I did my studies to become an NP. You were both, always, such a blessing in my life and to others. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time and I pray for you and your boys to be lifted up spirtually, emotionally & physically. All of us were truly blessed to have known such a wonderful man! I am certain he is enjoying his time with God in heaven and waiting for you to join him someday when you will once again, be together. Love you,
Clara McInnis
February 24, 2009
Dear Connie,
Condolences to you and your dear family, your many tomorrows and memories of Randy pray, will help you in your grief.
Love,
Wade Remer
February 24, 2009
Randy was a good friend. I will miss him.
Kevin Uker
February 24, 2009
With sympathy for the Doner family,
Dr. Doner was truely the best Dr. I have ever had. We always managed to laugh about something during every visit. He was always interested in not only my health but what was going on personally and always went the extra mile to help out. I'm a readhead fair skin type person and with Dr. Doner being the same, it seemed that we shared a bond that we both acknowleded. He was a great guy and will be truely missed. Godspeed Dr. Doner!
Sue Jost
February 24, 2009
The shock and sadness I felt when I received the email on Friday of the loss of Dr Doner was like that of losing a very close friend. Though I had the privilege of being his patient for only nine months while I lived there it was like I knew him forever. I remember the first time I came to see him as we talked he said to me "You don't have to worry about being nervous or afraid coming here, I will help you" and that he did. He got a very non-compliant diabetic with other issues back on track. Always taking so much time to listen to me and explain everything in the most common language and pictures. I have worked in medical for over 30 yrs and we many times talked about the changes going on in the office and he spoke of the family on many occasions. He always made me feel very comfortable and never stupid about asking a question. We shared many laughs about all kinds of things. My sympathy to his family and the staff at Oro Valley Family Practice who also are wonderful!!
Dave Shillington
February 24, 2009
What an awesome tribute to a physician to be loved and respected and missed by his patients. He was a gentle guy who had a great sense of humor. I feel very fortunate to have shared so many good times and some of life's adventures with him. Connie, Russell and Ryan I am so sorry for you in your loss.
Dave Shillington
Bob and Grace-Joanne Macy
February 24, 2009
We were heartbroken to learn of your husband's sudden passing, Connie, and extend our deepest condolences.We will keep you and your sons in our prayers...that God might sustain and comfort you in the days to come.
Diana Merrill & Terry Welch
February 24, 2009
We met Randy and family at Scott and Diane's wedding. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ashwani Kumar
February 24, 2009
As a patient of Dr. Doner, I found him to be a very kind and sincere doctor who took the time to take care of his patients. My thoughts and prayers are with the Doner family.
Stephanie Morgan
February 24, 2009
My son and I have been patients of Dr. Doner since we moved to Tucson in 2002. My son was 3 years old when we started seeing him. Not too long after our first visit, my son started having seizures and no one knew why. At the time I was a young single mom and going through the toughest thing I had ever been through in my life. While we were waiting for MRI’s and EEG’s to be scheduled, I was so upset and scared. Dr. Doner called me at home a few days after my son’s first episode just to check on us. At a time when no one had any answers for me, Dr Doner was there to say, are you ok and can I help . I remember thinking wow he really cares about us. I have always been grateful to him for helping me through that time and for taking such amazing care of both of us for so many year‘s, including my husband who just recently began to see him.
My son told me he will always remember his friend Dr. Donut the fun Dr. who found chirping birds in his ears at every visit and took such very good care of him.
We are blessed to have had him in our lives.
We will miss him very much and send our prayers to his family, friends and co workers.
Thinking of you,
Zeb, Stephanie and Kenton Morgan
Ginny Korsikas
February 24, 2009
I will never in a million years know why such a wonderful man was taken so young? After reading this guest book I guess I have to admit that I really must not have been his favorite patient; but he made me feel like I was. My daughter, "Little Liz", got to work with him at his office and he even wrote me through his Relay e-mail system about what a nice daughter I had. He took the time out from his well earned Saturday to make it to her last U of A Rugby game. Bless you, Dr. Doner...the world is a sadder place without you in it. The Korsikas family will miss your smile and words of assurance that everything's going to be alright...
Romy Royce
February 24, 2009
Connie
You and Randy were some of our first friends here in Tucson, and I fondly recall the way you took us under your wing and showed the beauty and mystery of Tucson. I am so sad and shocked to hear about this and hold you and your boys in my heart. Know that Randy is feasting at God's table now.
Robin Minghelli
February 24, 2009
I first started seeing Dr.Doner in the office in Catalina, And moved around to different office as he did.He was always kind, understanding,and caring with a great sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face.I was in the office on Thursday to pick up records, and he was coming out of the elevator going back to the office.He smiled and said hello and asked how I was. I said good and asked him the same and he said great.He looked good that day.I was shocked to receive the e-mail, that he had passed the next day.He was an amazing Dr. My prayers be with his family. You have blessed many life's and touched many hearts.I feel fortunate to have known such a wonderful person.
Lois Hallbauer
February 24, 2009
How blessed so many of us have been thru the years with the caring expertise of Dr. Doner. My husband and I truly appreciated his warm, understanding way of reaching out to his patients. May God bless your
family and the joy you must feel from sharing the love of a wonderful man. I will always thank God for making Dr. Doner a part of ouf life.
Ruth Coleman
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner was my husband's doctor. He was a wondeful man and physician. Dr. Doner's office is outstanding; he brought into the practice he started two other doctors, one being my doctor: Dunevant. A life well lived and Dr. Doner will be missed.
Lois Hallbauer
February 24, 2009
Dick and Lois Hallbauer
Lois Hallbauer
February 24, 2009
Dick and Lois Hallbauer
JoAnne Gilmer
February 24, 2009
Dear Connie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories give you some peace at this difficult time. And may the Lord give you strength and courage for the future.
JoAnne Gilmer/Previous assistant to Jenni Morrion
Lloyd & Lynda Busching
February 24, 2009
We moved to AZ six years ago from an area where doctors hurried you in and out and did not take time to listen. We will truly miss you and we ask God's blessing and comfort upon your family during this time.
Sandy Trombley-McMahan
February 24, 2009
My deepest Sympathy goes out to Dr. Doners Wife, Children and Family! I was completely in shock to read of his passing today and cry as i type out this entry! Dr. Doner many many years ago saved my life when all other Doctors 'blew' me off. Dr. Doner ran the right tests, found the diagnoses and started treatment immediately that had given me new hope to continue forward.
Dr. Doner will be remembered in this community as a rare Doctor who took the time, got to the problem, and did something about it, rather than a brush off.
He is sadly missed already.
Connie, know that God has another Angel looking down on you and your children. He will guide you and all those lives he touched!
Penny Maloney
February 24, 2009
What a shock it was to receive the news from the Dr.'s office. No one ever expects their wise caretaker to be taken at such a young age. I had been a patient for about 12 years and felt so comfortable with such a sincere, intelligent ,and kind man. How rare it is to feel that a busy man has all the time in the world for your concerns. May his family be comforted by the appreciation and prayers of his grateful patients.
Penny Maloney, Saddlebrooke
Melvin Emmerick
February 24, 2009
Many a times I rode the elevator with Dr Doner going up of course to work. He was a very humble guy, very unassuming and does not put on airs. We will miss him. Our prayers to your family. May God be with you in this time of loss.
Bob Hanula
February 24, 2009
I remember Randy Doner from our college days together. The year was 1972, we were freshman at the University of Arizona, living on the third floor of Greenlee Hall. We made a connection because of our focus on academics and, as a result, we became good friends and shared an apartment on Sixth Street for the next three years. So much time has passed since then, but I remember Randy's energy and zest for life like it was yesterday! Randy, you touched many lives and you will live on through your actions and goodness.
Lynn Finger
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner,
You were my doctor and the doctor for my family for almost 10 years. You treated me, my mother and my son with great respect and kindness. You helped me through a hard medical time with compassion and support. I am so sorry you are gone and I give my condolences to your family as you will be sorely missed.
Gina Amerson
February 24, 2009
Dear Connie, We heard of Randy's passing last Saturday morning at the Racquet Club. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you, Russell and Ryan through this very difficult time.
Kurt and Linda Lowman
February 24, 2009
Dear Family and Friends, my husband and I were so shocked to hear of Dr. Doner's passing. He had only been our doctor for a little over a year, but for various reasons, we saw him rather frequently throughout the year. He was sweet and kind and we knew he truly cared. On two occasions, he fit us into his already packed schedule because we needed his help. We express our deepest sympathy to his family and friends and you are all in our prayers. G-d bless you always.
Mary Lou Damiano
February 24, 2009
Connie: I am so very sorry for your loss and the boys' loss. Randy was a kind and laid back guy that took wonderful care of his patients. Condolences to your family.
Linda Morgan
February 24, 2009
When I called to make my annual appointment today, I was told of your passing. You were my doctor since 1995. I remember the small office in Catalina, the larger one in Rancho Vistoso, and then the Family Practice in Oro Valley. You have been with me for a lot a years. Always helped me out when I did not have any insurance, never asked for more than what I could afford to pay. Always treated me with respect and concern. You will be sadly missed by all. The Lord must surely need you for something important in Heaven to take you from us so suddenly.
Marsha Erickson
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner--what a guy and one heck of a doctor. I will really miss him. I have told countless people what an unusually good doctor he is because of his compassion, knowledge and listening capacity. In sum, he was THE BEST! My heart goes out to his wife and boys. We patients were blessed to call him "doc." I have an appointment on the schedule with him next week; I shall keep my appointment and remember him and his family in prayer.
Mardelle Burrowes
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner was my husband's much loved doctor from 1994 till last year when Sid died. Sid thought the world of him - I did, too, as he guided us through many difficulties. He leaves behind a magnificent legacy. I will greatly miss him.
Randy braves the rapids
James Behra, MD
February 24, 2009
I was very saddened to hear of Randy's death. We were colleagues for several years and working with him was always a pleasure. He was a kind, caring and intelligent physician and I frequently sought his input and wisdom on patient care. We were also good friends and even neighbors for a while. Randy, his son Russell and I rafted on the Salt River a couple of times and had a lot of fun. I will always remember the time he took a frozen ice cream cake on one of those trips so that he could surprise Russell on his birthday. I was skeptical, but it didn't melt, and thanks to Randy's optimism, we had some pretty good ice cream in the middle of nowhere.
Randy, you will be sorely missed by your friends, family, patients and the community.
Colleen & Lloyd Hartman
February 24, 2009
I cried when I heard of the passing of the best doctor I have ever had. My husband, Lloyd, and I were patients of this wonderful doctor for approximately 6 years. He always took the time to explain things to us going as far as making a drawing to get his point across. Yes, he always gave me that pat on the back before leaving his office. He was such a down to earth person who you could talk to easily. My husband and I will miss him very much. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends.
jim vieregg
February 24, 2009
I mourn the loss of a wonderful man-Randy Doner. I have been a patient of Dr. Doner for 5 years. During office visits, we always talked about politics. When I saw Randy last week, I told him, as a federal taxpayer, he better pack a thick wallet to pay for the Congressional approved stimulus legislation-and he laughed at that suggestion on his way to take care of his next patient. Randy also like to draw pictures to clarify his medical language. While Randy was no no Picasso, he was an outstanding doctor and, more importantly a man of the finest character. I will greatly miss him. Jim Vieregg-Oro Valley
Diane Smith
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner has been our doctor for only a few months, but we were so happy to have him. He was so warm and personable and made me feel as if there was no one else in the world he wanted to talk to during our visit. He has been my mom and dad's doctor for 11 years and saved my dad's life by diagnosing an aortic aneurism a few years ago. We will be forever grateful. They are devastated by his loss.
We offer sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Mike .
February 24, 2009
Dr. Donor- we will miss you. You took the time to speak with patients and walk us through whatever was on our minds. Extremely rare to find a smart doctor who also provides excellent customer service. You were unique. You were not focused on making the buck but instead focused on the patient. Thank You!!
Amy and Mike Omiecinski
February 24, 2009
My husband and I were both patients of Dr. Doner. My husband was scheduled to see him last Friday and we were shocked to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, staff and friends. He was a great Doctor. He always had time to listen and cared about his patients. He will be missed.
Kerry Kelly
February 24, 2009
My heart goes out to my friend Connie and the family in this time of loss and adjustment. Randy kindly assisted my family with a health issue we could not have completed without him. My energy and healing thought are with you all.
Linda Floyd
February 24, 2009
You were a great doctor to me and my husband. You always took the time to listen to our concerns. Thank you and God Bless your family. You are truly missed.
Jean and Ron Bellour and Tedder
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner was worth the wait. He provided us excellent care and supportive advice. He was there for us during several personal and medical issues. He was one of those people that made us happy that he was in our lives. We will miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
Ken Zehm
February 24, 2009
Our hearts are really saddened by Dr. Doner's death. He was our family doctor for the last 12 years and we also considered him our friend. He was an excellent doctor, and more importantly, just a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor. We will really miss him, and pray for all of his family members.
Dawn Heinemann
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner restored my faith in the medical profession. He was the first doctor that really listened to me, and worked with me as part of a team, making decisions together. I was blessed to have him as my doctor for the short time that I did, and I am deeply saddened by his passing. We have all lost a great man.
Meredith Smith
February 24, 2009
As a 13 year patient of Dr. Doner, I can assure you that he will be missed. He was always caring and did take all the time needed to understand his patient's needs. I will miss him both as my physician and as what I would consider a friend.
Kari Miller
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner was both mine and my husband's doctor. We will both greatly miss him. I last saw him in December and he patted me on the back on the way out and said he hoped that I'd get better soon as he knew I was tired of being sick for so long. He was always very kind. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of his family.
Ellen Thompson
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner has been my physcian for almost 15 years. Each month (I was a regular visitor to his office), he would always smile when he saw me the first appointment in the morning. He called me an "unusual case", and we'd always have a laugh. I would not be here today if it were not for Dr. Doner. In 1999 he found ovarian tumors. I could tell you so many stories - all about this good man. Dr. Doner always took the time to listen, a rare quality in today's hurry-up world. He spoke of his family often, I feel as if I know them through him. He will be greatly missed, and I am deeply saddened by his loss. My condolences and sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Peggi Ishman
February 24, 2009
Dr. Doner was our dr. and we are shocked to learn of his early passing. He was a caring and concerned dr. and a wonderful human being. When I had my annual physical last October he entered the room in a hippie attire really surprising me. I hadn't expected him to be dressed for Halloween like the rest of his staff. That just shows his game spirit he always had. He will be very missed by his family, friends, staff, and patients.
Our condolences,
Richard and Peggi Ishman
Lisa Tucci
February 24, 2009
My first encounter with Dr. Doner, 10 years ago, was to see him for a pulled back muscle from running. To this day I smile thinking about how after the medical visit he came back into the exam room, got on the floor, and showed me running stretches! He defines "family practice." He always took time to talk and listen. What a gentleman he is. He will be missed in so many ways. I feel blessed to have known him.
Lisa Tucci
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