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GEORGE SPECK, MD (Age 96)
On July 13, 2007 at his home in Washington, DC. Formerly of Alexandria, VA. He was born in Boston, MA, on January 4, 1911, the son of the late Morris and Betty Speck. He was the brother of the late Shirley Adler, Gertrude Troderman, Robert Speck and Claire Rosenberg. He was married to Doris DeFord, who died in 1956, and Sylvia Salomon, who died in 1995. He is survived and loved by his children, Betsy (David) Schlesinger of Ithaca, NY and David (Marcia) Speck of Alexandria, VA; his stepdaughter, Betsy (Aaron) Shainis of Potomac, MD; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five nieces and nephews. All services are being held privately. Contributions may be made in his name to the Alexandria Hospital Foundation for the Speck Fund for Nursing, 4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304. Arrangements are entrusted to EVERLY WHEATLEY FUNERAL HOME.
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Joyce Leasure
September 9, 2024
Dr. Speck did a C-section to deliver my daughter, Danielle Renee Leasure Matthews,on April 1, 1971. I had been going to another doctor and was bleeding nd was told that if you are going to ha a miscarriage so be it. I called my mom in Zac and her doctor in Florence to hr to have me get on a plane immediately and he would see me. He found Dr. Speck and I started seeing him. I will be eternally grateful to him for saving my daughter!
Sue (Springer) Normand
July 27, 2007
David, I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. The loss of a parent is always painful. May it bring you comfort to know that he will always be with you in spirit, and that your memories of him will always keep him close. In this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Smith Hughes
July 27, 2007
My condolences go out to Betsy and the entire Speck family. Dr. Speck was one of a kind! He was my doctor from 1968 until he retired, and my 2 sons were among those 5,000 Alexandria babies he delivered. What a terrific doctor and man to be admired. He will be remembered fondly. Ann Smith Hughes
Mike Clotzman
July 26, 2007
David and Betsy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. What a great individual he was. I remember so fondly the fishing trips to Ocean City and the pheasant hunts we all had together. So many people got their beginning with his gentle hands. The wonderful memories you both have will last a lifetime.
Carolyn and I will be thinking about you during this time of adjustment.
Norma Clifton-Cunningham
July 26, 2007
Betsy and David,
I am very sorry to learn of your father's passing. May the memories of this kind and gentle man always be with us. He was, and always will be a giant among men.
Snow Philip
July 26, 2007
Dear Betsy and David,
After forty-nine years of addressing your father as Doctor Speck, last year I was invited to call him George -- and now I won't have further opportunities to enjoy that new privilege! He was a surrogate father to me when I was in high school, and some of the advice he dispensed to me then was the wisest I've ever heard. Also, he was my most recent date -- he took me to lunch a couple of years ago. I'll miss him and always think of him with great affection.
Lots of love to you both and to your families.
Bill Yoast
July 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr Specks family..... He was one of our team drs when i first came to Hammond in 1960. Many after game get togethers on key drive . A great man who found a way to be happy serving others Dave I will be thinking of u
Betsey Useem
July 26, 2007
Dear Betsy and David,
My sincere condolences to you and your families on the death of your father. I have wonderful memories of him at your backyard pool parties. He and your mother were remarkable people.
Betsey Livingston Useem
Nancy Aylesworth-Riethmeier
July 25, 2007
Betsy and David,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have so many fond memories of him and both of you. Who could forget the annual water pageants in your pool with your Dad providing refreshments? I still remember him signing my autograph book with his name in Greek (Leepy Zock - or something similiar.) I feel lucky to have shared part of his life.
Mike, Julieann and Josh Speck
July 24, 2007
David and Betsy,
The family, while now grieving, can take solice and pride in the fact that our much admired Uncle George had a full life and one lived to its fullest. A man to be emmulated in so many ways, he left a legacy of professionalism in his chosen craft that will long be recognized. We do wish we had had the oppotunity to have gotten to know him better.
Keren Koretz
July 24, 2007
David, Marcia, Betsy and David-
We would just like to say that we are sorry to hear about Uncle George's death. And that although he lived a full and wonderful life, we know that closure can sometimes be difficult but know that we loved him, looked up to him, and he will live forever in Georgeanne's name.
Keren, Brandon, Molly & Georgie Koretz
Terri Conner
July 20, 2007
Dr. Speck and I were introduced in 1967 when he delivered me and reconnected in 1991 when I gave birth to my son. I always tell my son that the chances of that are slim. I am thiking of the family and to all who knew and loved him.
Thank you Dr. Speck for bringing me and my son into this world. I will miss you!
Teta Johnson
July 16, 2007
I had the grand opportunity to work for Dr. Speck, what a treasure. He earned the respect of all. A fine physician, an honorable business man. He truly did go to each person every day and thank them for being there. I learned something new from him each and everyday. My sincere sympathy to the entire Speck Family. Semper Fi, Dr. Speck
Mark Speck
July 15, 2007
I don't remember when Uncle George delivered me just over 47 years ago, but my wife Tonya and I will never forget Dr. Speck gracefully cutting in on us for a dance with the bride at our wedding celebration 5 years ago, a picture we treasure; and how thrilled he was that there would be a proliferation of Specks, with the pending addition of Benjamin and Alexander our twins who, God willing, will be as adeptly delivered, within the next few days.
--Mark & Tonya Speck
Kassy Benson
July 15, 2007
Betsy and David and the entire Speck Family - Alexandria has lost one of its most beloved citizens. The more than 5,000 babies delivered by your father include any number within my own family. What a wonderful man!
We are holding you close.
Vicki Warren
July 15, 2007
David, Betsy, and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Speck's passing. He was such a wonderful man who was an icon in Alexandria and who delivered me into this world as well as living next door as I was growing up. May time heal you aching hearts and may your memories sustain you during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may your Dad, Rest in Peace.
Nancy Wills
July 15, 2007
David, Betsy, Betsy & Family:
There will never be another doctor, like our Dr. Speck. They don't make them like that any more. I'm one of the extremely fortunate ones, I had the priviledge of working with him everyday for 18 years. What an honor !! And Helen Bunney worked for him 27 years, can you imagine that.
We had a very wonderful relationship. He never left the office without saying "thank you", and for grins, used to tell me I was the boss because I handled the business office. In his retirement years, whenever we would talk or got together for lunch, we NEVER parted without telling each other "I love you".
I know we all have many special memories. I hope others will share their's here. We have all been so blessed to have had him in our lives.
Jeri Burke
July 14, 2007
Betsy, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Harvey and Janice Speck
July 13, 2007
We want to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of an uncle that played such a central role in our lives. He will always be remembered with great affection by both us and our children.
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