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DR. PETER BENNETT SHIMM
Dr. Peter Bennett Shimm, a devoted father and husband from Chevy Chase, MD, passed away September 19, 2023 in the West Virginia mountains he loved. He was 58.
Peter is survived by his wife of 26 years, Monique, and their daughters, Janey and Robin. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph, of New Jersey; sister, Amy, of California; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Born in New York on November 9, 1964, the son of Patricia and Dr. Robert Shimm, Peter grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Duke University. He received his medical degree from Stony Brook University in 1991 and was an anesthesiologist for three decades in Maryland and Washington, DC.
Among his passions: jogging in Rock Creek Park with his Chihuahua, Loki; watching baseball and college basketball; playing as a pitcher in an adult baseball league; touring the Appalachians on motorcycle; building and fixing things; and spending time at Deep Creek Lake with family. Funeral services are private.
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Charles Stubin
February 15, 2025
Peter was a trusted colleague, providing indispensable anesthesia for my obstetric patients for many years. Having been a pitcher myself, I fondly recall many conversations that we had about baseball during breaks at the hospital. I am fortunate to be coaching youth baseball now, and I hope that I may honor his memory in a small way by passing on his passion for baseball and for life to the next generation of ballplayers ( I will also be recruiting for future doctors, too).
Judy Israel
September 27, 2024
So sorry to hear that my cousin´s son is no longer. He was a dear man and shall be missed. Judy Israel
Dr. Marion Bobb-McKoy, M.D.
April 7, 2024
Condolences to the family. I was a classmate of Peter from Stony Brook Medical School.
Charles H Stubin, MD
October 12, 2023
As an ObGyn, I depended on Peter to help my patients with epidural anesthesia. His positivity was infectious. I am also a baseball nut, and his example encouraged me to get involved again in baseball as a coach. His loss is large, but his legacy is great. My deep condolences for his family.
Krysten Jenci
October 5, 2023
I always enjoyed seeing Peter out in the neighborhood with his family and with his adorable dog Loki. He always had a smile and a wonderful sense of humor. One of my favorite memories is from one of the lovely Thornapple Street block parties when we shared a great laugh about the show "Arrested Development". The quirky characters were so funny and we talked about so many amusing scenes from the show. I also so admired Peter´s incredible work ethic and know he contributed so much to the care of so many as a doctor. He will always be remembered in the Town of Chevy Chase as an amazing neighbor and a wonderful human being. Thinking of Monique and their two amazing daughters during this challenging time.
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