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GERALD DeWITT Obituary
GERALD FRANCIS DeWITT, M.D. "Jerry"
On April 28, 2017 of Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved husband of Judith DeRocha DeWitt; loving father of Leland Troy DeWitt and Grace Marie DeWitt; brother of Robert Howard DeWitt Jr. D.D.S.; and son of the late Robert Howard DeWitt, Sr. and Jeanette Margaret DeWitt. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland on Tuesday May 2, 2017 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, 1825 K Street N.W. Washington, DC 20006. Please view and sign the family guest book at:www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for GERALD DeWITT
Gwen
April 29, 2025
Thank you, Gerry, for all the support.
Please pray for my healing.
May the Lord hold you in the
palm of His hand.
brian mahoney
April 25, 2024
Always admired his intellect, and never mentioned any complaint about any health challenge- I miss him daily.
GM
April 25, 2024
RIP. Gerry.
GM
Luis A. Bernhard
December 6, 2023
Today, remembering Jerry, I looked in the internet to find his contact information so I could say hi. Regretfully, my search uncovered the very sad news that he is no longer with us. Jerry was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor, an avid watch repair enthusiast among other things besides being a great ophthalmologist. I met him in New Orleans during his medical residency/fellowship there. We also got together to attend another friend /doctor's wedding in Washington in the late 80's ( Dr. Krueger). I didn't have the privilege of meeting his family but I would like to though significantly belated, express my deepest sympathy, he was a good friend and we worked together at Ochsner Clinic for a few years. I have not spoken or seen him since he left New Orleans, but I thought about him often especially when I encountered a rectangular antique watch in a shop. Today I wanted to call him to say hi only to find out he had left us. I salute Jerry keeping warm memories of him in this vast realm, his jolly nature left a lasting impression in many of us. God bless his soul.
Luis A. Bernhard
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Brian Mahoney
September 17, 2023
Hello- Brian Mahoney here - it's 9/17/23 today, and just today happened to see my high school and later friend had passed-I'll always cherish our 4/99 trip to Boston to get a '29 ford taxi and overnight with Dr. Bill Dec. My condolences...
Gwen Mosher
April 20, 2023
Although it has been 6 yrs since
Gerry left this earth to meet God, it feels like yesterday.
Always kind, thoughtful, and supportive, he was more than a life long friend. He was family.
He helped us with our mother who considered him a son; my siblings & I thought of him as a brother. Long will I remember our many laughs and visits.
Thank you, Gerry.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Doug Miller
May 16, 2020
Miss my friend and think of him often, like whenever I see old cars or something ridiculous we would enjoy laughing about. Hope Judy, Leland and Grace are well.
charles norfleet
April 25, 2019
A well thought of person--miss you!
Cole
August 30, 2017
My son was a patient of Dr. DeWitt and we are both shocked to hear of this great loss. My family extends our deepest sympathy and prayers to the DeWitt family.
Paul Webster
June 29, 2017
I'm heartbroken to just hear this news, I missed our last appointment because I was too busy. We had a lot of great conversations about what was important in life. You will be missed, Sir!
June 27, 2017
sad sad news. tmss
kelly winsor
June 24, 2017
My condolences to the Dewitt family. Dr. Dewitt was a caring doctor and a great surgeon. He reattached my retina. I was so saddened to hear of his passing.
Inge McMillion
June 22, 2017
I am stunned to hear of Dr. Dewitt's passing. Just a few weeks ago I talked to him in his office. Received a letter today from his wife with the terrible news. I am so terribly sorry that I won't be able to see my doctor any more. He was so kind and truly cared. He told me what was wrong with my eyes and that there was nothing we could do for the time being. So we both waited. There was hope. I am going to miss this wonderful doctor. Yes, he was funny too and he always had a smile for everyone. He was special! My condolences go out to his wife and family. I shall never forget this kind person.
Lisa Holt-Hall
June 18, 2017
I'm so shocked to hear of Dr. DeWitts's passing ,but I know God has one funny an loveable angel by his side.sending loving condulances to the DeWitt family . I've been a patient of his for several years he saved my eye sight an the he saved my sons an my moms as well I feel as thou I know his family personally as he talked so highly of all of you. Never a dull moment in his chair . I will miss him dearly . he is irreplaceable. R.I.P. Dr.DeWitt
Ronald Gray
June 15, 2017
What a wonderful person, so sorry to hear of this. I will miss, but never forget Dr.Dewitt's charm, conversation, humor, and awesome, welcoming, comforting office and practice. Wonderfully old school, we will never see such a warm, inviting office again, I will miss visiting Jerry very much. Thoughts and prayers lifted to the family.
Jordon Beller
June 15, 2017
A friend from the Model A Ford hobby
Virginia Rosell
June 14, 2017
Just informed today of Dr. Dewitt's passing. He was my opthalmalogist. He was just so caring, loved to share stories, and had such a great sense of humor. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to the Dewitt family.
Myriam Hamdallah
May 31, 2017
My condolences to Dr. DeWitt's family and friends. I'm shocked and sad to hear of his passing. He was my mom's doctor and was so kind and skilled treating the damage from her eye stroke. Even through the limited contact we had as patients we appreciate what a lovely person he was.
Deborah Witcher
May 26, 2017
May God hold Gerry in his arms and provide peace for his family through this most difficult time. He will be severely missed.
Elizabeth Cemal
May 24, 2017
I am shocked to learn of Dr. DeWitt's passing. I have been a patient of his for several years. He was a kind and caring professional with a sense of humor. My sincere condolences to his family on their loss. He was taken far too soon.
May 15, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dr. DeWitt's passing. He will be missed. He was a kind and caring doctor and I enjoyed working with him at the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital.
Debbie Nicholas RN
Sharon/Alvenia Pindle/Reeves
May 11, 2017
My mother was a patient of Dr. Dewitt, he was so caring towards her and explained everything to her so she would know and could understand what was going on with her eyes and what procedures were needed to make her sight better. He will truly be missed. Our hearts and prayers goes out to his family. God Bless and comfort them all.
Floyd Wood
May 10, 2017
Dr.DeWitt was my opthamaligist. He was a special man. A true friend who truly cared for his patients and people in general. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
May 9, 2017
So incredibly sorry for the loss of Dr. DeWitt. He was an exceptional human being and dedicated doctor. Our deepest sympathies to the DeWitt family.
Pam Daignault-Gleeson & Mary Daignault
Charles Norfleet
May 9, 2017
My prayers are with Dr. DeWitt's family and friends--he was a great person who cared about his patients' well being. It is rare to say but visiting him for medical reasons was something I actually enjoyed because he was such a great person and care giver!
Carol Ann Randolph
May 8, 2017
I'm sending condolences on behalf of my parents, Peyton and Hellen Randolph, who knew Jerry (and I assume Judy!) through the Model A Car Club. I am so sorry for your loss!
Susan D'Emidio
May 5, 2017
Prayers for family and friends. May you Rest In Peace, Dr. DeWitt. Thank you for saving my daughter, Christina Powers, from sure blindness from a retina detachment. You also performed emergency surgery on my son, Ryan D'Emidio. You were always so kind and took extra time to converse with us. We are very saddened to hear of this news.
Doug and Lisa Fanning
May 5, 2017
Judy, Doug and I are so very sorry. Jerry was a good friend and fun to be around. We only found out May 4 th. This was a real shock. Love to you, Leland and Grace.
Diane Burnside
May 4, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great Doc. He was a person I looked forward to seeing . Always interesting so very smart. So humble. A Kind great human being. my prayers for you all at this time. this time
Mike Burnside
May 4, 2017
Doctor Dewitt was a true professional and treated others with respect. I was a great experience to meet him and I will always be grateful for the help he provided my wife.
Matt Minahan
May 3, 2017
Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. I brought sympathies last night from several Good Counsel folks, including Tony Dobrowolski, Brian McClay, Jack Jacobs, Marty Heiberger, Bill Dec, Kathy Morse, and Gerry Sewell. We all loved Jerry deeply, and can only imagine how horrible this loss must be for you. Please, please don't hesitate to call if there is anything that you need or that we can do for you or the family.
Peter Koerner
May 3, 2017
I went to Good Counsel and graduated a year behind Jerry. I did not know him until we worked together at Holy Cross Hospital 1972-1973. It was a fun job and he was very popular. Our paths crossed briefly when I worked at Georgetown Hospital and he was finishing med. school.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Randy Blanks
May 3, 2017
I was shocked and sadden to hear of dr DeWitt passing. I have been a patient for over four years. He was always on time, pleasant and never in a hurry. A great doctor and we loved to talk politics and cars. I will miss him for more than one reason.
Col Randy Blanks
Don & Joyce Ellis
May 2, 2017
It is with 'Shock & Awe" that we received this news. We will miss his professional demeanor and his uncanny ability to put everyone at ease! May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Reha
May 2, 2017
Jerry and I worked together for many years at our hospital in Woodbridge, Virginia. I always enjoyed sitting down and having lunch with him. Our discussions ranged from current events to his love of automobiles. He will surely be missed by all he touched with his great sense of humor and knowledge. I send heartfelt condolences to his family.
Kay Redington
May 2, 2017
As kids of the '50's and '60's Jerry, Bobby, my brothers and I along with hordes of neighborhood friends celebrated holidays, birthdays, winters sledding down Ross Ct., summers playing baseball in the street on Lanier Dr., spying on our our parents' cocktail parties and,of course, St. Michael's... together, for many happy years. Very good memories.
May 2, 2017
Deepest condolences from our family to yours.
Bud, Jeanne, Andrew, Patrick and Claire Hisle
Joanne Wotring
May 2, 2017
Dr. DeWitt was on of the kindest surgeons I had the honor to work with at Fair Oaks Hospital. We talked often and he always had a smile. I will miss him greatly. My condolences to his family, he was a great man and will be remembered often.
Joanne Wotring
May 2, 2017
Dr. DeWitt was one of the kindest surgeons I had the honor to work with at Fair Oaks Hospital. We talked often professionally and personally, and I will miss him dearly. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be remembered always.
May 1, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family, When we lose those we love, the pain and grief can seem unbearable, But,TRUST in the GOD of comfort, he will make you strong and give you peace at this difficult time. Numbers 6:26
New Orleans, 2004
Doug Miller
May 1, 2017
Dear Judy, Leland, and Grace,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear this news. Just found out this evening so won't be able to attend services tomorrow, but want you to know we are thinking of you all. Will miss my old friend (32 years!), and his crazy sense of humor. Had some great email exchanges with Jerry just a couple weeks ago, and he cracked me up as always. What a great guy, friend, father, and husband. I remember him talking about all of you over the years, and he was very happy with his life and loved you all so much. Jerry was very talented and it seemed like there wasn't anything he couldn't do. What a mensch! He will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to you Judy, and the kids. This is so sad.
Lou Hash
May 1, 2017
My condolences and prayers to the entire DeWitt family.
Marty Heiberger
May 1, 2017
Jerry helped you enjoy life... He touched many lives in a very positive way, professionally and personally. We should all celebrate his life and consider ourselves lucky to have known him;. Joanne and I remember Jerry fondly... We never laughed so hard as the time the 3 of us went to a movie together... We were the only 3 in the entire theater laughing, but that was Jerry...
Val Corcoran Wenzler
April 30, 2017
Our love to the DeWitt family
Rick, Val, Pat and Richie
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