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Dr Robert L. Fordtran III
January 24, 1931 ~ June 5, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by NK Beets
on January 9, 2023 5:29 PM
A candle was lit by Diana Sanders
on June 17, 2017 4:26 AM
A candle was lit by Gina Cunningham CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline
on June 14, 2017 6:14 AM
Message from Summer Quintanilla
June 13, 2017 8:31 PM
I was fortunate to have met such an accomplished and amazing human being. There was never a time that I didn't hear such positive and interesting stories about Dr. Fordtran. I was lucky to have watched over him for the time I did...God Bless you and your Family....
Message from David L. McCaig
June 13, 2017 8:28 AM
Dr. Fordtran was my doctor and friend beginning in the 1960s. He doctored me through several medical emergencins beginning in 2005. In 2011 -12 his friendship and willingness to stand by me using his medical knowledge and strength of character handed my family a legal victory against great odds. His conversations during times of medical attention and friendship were expert, fun and funny. The stories he shared with smiles on his heart brought me and my family joy as well as comfort. His mind was brilliant and kind. We miss him. Our prayers are for God's care and comfort to each family member during this time of great loss.
Message from Jacqueline Alvear
June 13, 2017 7:39 AM
What a loss to the community. Dr. Fordtran was such a joy to work with during the years I worked at Spohn Shoreline. He was always happy & very pleasant and easy to talk to. He will surely be missed. Prayers for the family during this time. May you all find healing knowing he was so well loved and appreciated thru the years.
A candle was lit by J. Alvear
on June 13, 2017 7:35 AM
A candle was lit by B.
on June 12, 2017 9:59 PM
Message from Judy Stuckey
June 12, 2017 6:52 PM
Dr. Fordtran brought good medical information and a lot of humor to the medical community, sometimes at the same time. Some of us old-timers remember the "crock's trilogy" that consisted of 3 questions: Do your teeth itch? Is your sputum purple? And does your stool glow in the dark?
He always had a joke, some I heard many times, but I would always laugh because he was my friend.
The worst thing he could ever call some one was "Aggie nurse"!
Rest in peace, Dr. Fordtran, your reward awaits you.
He always had a joke, some I heard many times, but I would always laugh because he was my friend.
The worst thing he could ever call some one was "Aggie nurse"!
Rest in peace, Dr. Fordtran, your reward awaits you.
Message from Judy Stuckey
June 12, 2017 6:24 PM
Dr. Fordtran always brought great medical information and a lot of humor to the medical community, sometime both at the same time. A lot of us "old-timers" will remember the "Crock's trilogy" when he would ask 3 questions: Do your teeth itch? Is your sputum purple? And does your stool glow in the dark?
And the worst thing he could call you was "an Aggie nurse"!
Rest in peace, Dr. Fordtran, your reward awaits you.
And the worst thing he could call you was "an Aggie nurse"!
Rest in peace, Dr. Fordtran, your reward awaits you.
Message from Rebecca Castañeda Trevino & family
June 12, 2017 3:04 PM
Dr. Fordtran was my father's cardiologist for 37years. Our family is saddened by his passing, and we extend our condolences and prayers to his family. We will forever remember Dr. Fordtran with respect and admiration for saving Ramon Castañeda's life countless times, for going above and beyond his duties as a physician, and for being so much more than a doctor to my father. Rest In Peace, Dr. Fordtran...
A candle was lit by Mrs. Ramon Castañeda
on June 12, 2017 2:35 PM
A candle was lit by Rebecca Castañeda Trevino & family
on June 12, 2017 12:56 PM
A candle was lit by Hilda Hinojosa Ornelas RN
on June 12, 2017 11:59 AM
Message from Patricia OBrien
June 12, 2017 11:33 AM
Dear Caroline;
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dr. Fordtran was a giant in the medical community. I have so many memories of him from my early days in respiratory therapy and later as a physician recruiter. He had that cigar in his mouth, had his medical bag on a cart with all of the patients' charts - making rounds at Shoreline! Great physician. I wish you and your family peace and grace during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Tricia O'Brien
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Dr. Fordtran was a giant in the medical community. I have so many memories of him from my early days in respiratory therapy and later as a physician recruiter. He had that cigar in his mouth, had his medical bag on a cart with all of the patients' charts - making rounds at Shoreline! Great physician. I wish you and your family peace and grace during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Tricia O'Brien
Message from Magda Martinez-Baca
June 11, 2017 10:05 PM
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. Thinking and praying for you, Charles, Caroline and Robert. I know you loved and admired your father a great deal. Sending you my love and prayers, God bless you and your family.
A candle was lit by Magda Martinez-Baca
on June 11, 2017 10:02 PM
A candle was lit by Lulu Rodela
on June 11, 2017 9:05 PM
A candle was lit by Drs. Isabel C Menendez & Carlos E Martinez-Quiñones
on June 11, 2017 8:52 PM
Message from Paula De La Garza
June 11, 2017 12:17 PM
My deepest condolences to Dr. Fordtran's family. I was his office nurse for almost 10 years. His patients an I loved and respected him. So intelligent. So kind. So understanding. Great doctor!
A WREATH MILITARY was sent on June 11, 2017
In Honor for your service to this country, city and your patients. You will be missed by so many, but never forgotten. "They will never roll up the streets when the street lights come on" as you will have the Lights of Heaven to guide. Don't forget "Badger Pride never dies". May You Rest in Peace.
Message from Janie Chatelle
June 11, 2017 11:23 AM
I grew up with Bobby and Peggy - my dearest friends in Bishop.and later in Corpus. Bobby was a grade behind me in school. He was such a fine man. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My best to all of the family - my children, Frank, Ross and Melissa Smith are very sad to hear this also. Janie Ross Smith Chatelle.
A candle was lit by Betty Sue Creech-Perry
on June 11, 2017 9:41 AM
Message from Larry M. Conley
June 9, 2017 11:05 PM
I remember the good doctor just last year relating to me the story of his first patient.I believe he was 5 or 6 ,playing with his little friend., his friend had a pain in his side.Doc said, , lay down right here , I 'll be back. He went to his mother to get a knife to start working on him. Mom stopped the purposed operation.Later that day his friend was taken to a doctor, the friends appendix was removed.Our family was fortunate to have such a caring, loving person , as Doctor and Friend.
A candle was lit by Dermatology Associates
on June 9, 2017 7:42 PM
Message from Sharon L
June 9, 2017 7:40 PM
Dr. Fordtran was such wonderful man, always taking life in stride. He will be missed by all who knew him.. .
A RED AND YELLOW STANDING SPRAY was sent on June 9, 2017
Beloved Uncle Bob - You will be remembered and missed Love, Patti, Chuck, Jordan, and Patrick
A candle was lit by Corpus Christi Medical Center Medical Staff Office
on June 9, 2017 2:43 PM
Message from Geoff and Katanya Sanford
June 8, 2017 10:31 AM
Our condolences for your family's loss.
A candle was lit by DONNA D
on June 8, 2017 9:54 AM
A candle was lit by A4 ICU Nurses at Spohn Shoreline
on June 7, 2017 7:21 PM
A candle was lit by Cardiac Rehab Nurses At Heart Hospital
on June 7, 2017 1:58 PM
A candle was lit by Shirley at UMH Law
on June 7, 2017 1:31 PM
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