Dr. Bemus showed more compassion then any doctor I've had. He always had time to visit and made one feel like a friend. He will be missed by many.
Bonny Kayser
October 10, 2010
I met Dr. Bemus 26 years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child. He delivered two of my three children, and didn't make it to the hospital in time to deliver my third. He was my first visitor after Nicole was born! INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Missed by about 10 minutes). He has always held a special place in my heart. My sympathy and prayers go out to your family.
Kathy Johnson
October 10, 2010
Lisa and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
scott runkle
October 10, 2010
He had just started his practice when I started with him and had 2 of my 3 children with his guidance. He always made you feel special, always with a great smile. Remember the good times. Thoughts and prayers to all of Dr Bemus's family and friends.
Robin Galli
October 10, 2010
To the Bemus Family:
Please accept my condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope that comfort and peace come to you.
Jim Voss
Jim Voss
October 10, 2010
Dean: You were the ultimate quiet spoken gentleman. Till we meet again, we love you.
Kay and Shirley Hill
Kay and Shirley Hill
October 10, 2010
Dr. Bemus delivered my son 39 yrs. ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
Sharon Mershon
Sharon Mershon
October 10, 2010
I want to send my thoughts & prayers to the family of Dr. Bemus and to let the family know he was a great doctor and man. Once again sorry for your loss.
Lisa Hupp
Lisa Hupp
October 10, 2010
My heart goes out to whole family. I will be thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort as you miss your dad, husband, grandpa, father in law, and friend. I remember his tenderness and sweet smile.
Love, Jill
Jill Reding
October 10, 2010
Dr. Bemus was my Doctor when I had my children.
I will always remember him.
My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
Jacqueline M. Thomas
October 10, 2010
Dr. Bemus helped me deliver my son 17 yrs ago,he also performed my tubal ligation and my son started to have complications and was expected to only live 72 hrs,INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (he was born with pneumonia and 2 collapsed lungs, due to drinking the amniotic fluid for 3 wks) Dr. Bemus was kind enough to ask me before I went under anestesia if I still wanted to have my tubes tied, I told him I could never replace my baby. I will never forget the care and kindness that Dr. Bemus showed me and my son! I am lucky to still have my son, thanks entirely to Dr. Bemus and his quick actions in helping my son. What is also amazing is that he did all this and he was not my normal Dr., he was called in at the last minute, during my delivery. There were some complications weeks prior to the delivery of my son, and I know that if Dr. Bemus was my attending physician, he would of been able to help me sooner, but I thank him for being there for us when he was! I owe him so much! My son is such a joy, he is my youngest of 4 and I couldn't think of my life without him! My son is a very active boy in Racing at Hawkeye Downs,State Varsity XC runner,State Varsity Track runner and State Varsity Bowler! All this would not of been possible without Dr. Bemus. Thank-you, Dr. Bemus and your family, you will always be remembered fondly by me and my family,you are all in my prayers.
Michelle Burhite
October 10, 2010
I just want to relay our sincere heartfelt blessings. Cedar Rapids has lost a truely caring and unique individual in Dr Bemus. He always called me Pumpkin and sweetheart and made me feel as though I was the only patient he was seeing that day. He made my visits so much more relaxing. We will never forget him. Our children are all grown with families of their own and I tell them what a wonderful person he was. God bless you all & thank you.
Diana & Steve Michener
October 10, 2010
I remember Dr. Bemus as a very compassionate person when my mother was fighting cancer. It made me switch to him as well as I wanted that kind of care. He will be missed.
Laura J Morine
October 10, 2010
Dr. Bemus showed more compassion then any doctor we know. He laughed with us and cried with us. He will be missed by many.
Dave & Bonny Kayser
October 10, 2010
This was one of the "sweetest" men around. He delivered my son 39 years ago & was my doctor till he retired. Got me through some difficult times. God bless his family. Heaven just got a great gift...
Elaine Ishman
October 10, 2010
This picture is a true portrait of Dr Bemus. He always had a genuine smile and a sparkle in his eye. One of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. The love he had for his family and "My Bonnie" is a part of him I will never forget.
Dr Bemus, I will miss you, but heaven received you with open arms. Until we meet again.
Most sincerely,
Deb
Deb Hoffmann
October 11, 2010
Dear Bonnie and Family,
The Medical Community and all of Cedar Rapids will miss this great man. We were so very sorry to hear of his passing. God's Blessings to you and your wonderful family.
Joyce & Carl Sefl
October 11, 2010
Dear Bemus Family:
I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time. I feel so blessed that I was able to get to know such a great man. He will be missed by so many.
Love to all.
Love, Melissa
Melissa McCracken
October 11, 2010
Bonnie, there are no words to express what we are feeling right now. You and Dean have been so loved and we treasure the memories of our many years together. We will be with you and your family tomorrow as we celebrate Dean's life.
Jo and Rick
Jo and Rick
October 11, 2010
I believe the doctor who delivers a woman's child holds a very special place in her heart. Dr. Bemus was witty, spunky and above all a very competent physician. He had a very gentle, warm touch and a "fatherly" way of dealing with his patients. I trusted his judgment completely and never felt rushed during my appointments.
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy to his family.
I will never forget Dr. Bemus.
Judy Schlesselman
October 11, 2010
Bonnie, Lisa, David, Dan, Scotty and family,
Words cannot begin to express our sympathies that go out to each and every one of you. We share in your loss, and continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
Kelly, Kim, and Kris Hill INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (and family)
October 11, 2010
Scott,
Hoping you can forgive me for being so informal. I am so sorry this has happened! I've heard so many wonderful things about your dad, wishing I'd had the chance to meet him! I want you to know your mother, you, and all those who loved & cared about your dad are being lifted in prayer. I'm asking for peace and comfort to cover you today and all the days ahead. I hope you feel His presence! God Bless!
Amy Gilbert
October 11, 2010
I got a chance to hug Lisa today, never having met her before.
Dr Bemus was also my Dr. during my pregnancies, though you see every Doctor,he was the first and the one I confided in, he was compasonate and put me at ease, such a kind and gentle man, God Bless and keep you all in this time of grief.
Pam Stiers
October 11, 2010
Bonnie and Family,
We were deeply saddened to read about your loss of such a loved one. We extend our sincere sympathies to you and your fine family.
Bill and Judy Carmichael
October 11, 2010
Dr. Bemus was my OB, and he delivered my daughter 37 years ago. I remember how sad I was the day he retired and I thought he could never be replaced. He wasn't, and will not be.
He shared stories about how much he had wanted children, his love for them, and how much they meant to him during my visits.
What a wonderful, sensitive and caring gentleman and the women of Cedar Rapids have been blessed to have been cared for by him.
I pray the Bemus family finds peace in some measure, and that the stories shared by those lives he touched carry on his legacy.
God Bless You all.
Jill Hidinger
Jill Hidinger
October 11, 2010
To the Bemus Family: Dr. Bemus cared for me for many years until his retirement during some very difficult times for me. He was always tender, compassionate and truely caring. A skilled surgeon who gave me my life back. Always upbeat with a smile and hug. He called me "dearheart". But it was he who was the dearheart. He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly. To his family I offer my deepest sympathy during this sad time. May you find comfort in your precious memories.
Corinne Kephart
October 11, 2010
Dear Bemus family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He delivered 2 of my children and I will always be thankful for that. He was wonderful, caring and loving person.
Kim Sokol
October 11, 2010
Jo and Rick
October 11, 2010
Dr. Bemus was a great doctor and surgeon. He showed much compassion, care, and a certain amount of humor. He became my Ob-Gyn physician upon the retirement of my first ob-gyn physician, Dr. Philip Crew.
My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Bemus for your sad loss.
Anne Ledvina
October 11, 2010
Dr. Bemus was an amazing doctor and truly cared for his patients. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you during your loss.
Tammy Konzen
October 11, 2010
Dr. Bemus delivered my daughter in 1972 after a very difficult pregnancy.
His kindness, caring, and dedication will always be remembered.
Bless you!
Paul Davisson
October 12, 2010
Bonnie and the entire Bemus family,
We send our deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Kris and Cathy Hill
Kris Hill
October 12, 2010
To Family of Dr. Bemus,
My sincere sympathy to your loss of this wonderful man.
Dr. Bemus delivered my daugher in 1972 and I continued to be his patient until he retired. He was a wonderful doctor and I have to think a wonderful father and husband. He always spoke lovingly about his children and especially his "Bonnie".
I am glad we crossed paths in this life time.
Cindy Hathaway
October 12, 2010
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss. It was such a shock to see in the paper that Dr. Bemus had died. He delivered two of my four children and was my main doctor for many years. I feel very lucky now to have his son as my doctor and to see so much of Dean in Scott. The very caring touch that they both posses makes it so easy to go to the doctor. Thank you and God bless. Colleen Reinhardt
Colleen Reinhardt
October 12, 2010
Dear Bemus Family, How gratifying it must be to hear the impact Dr. Bemus had on so many. I never worried when I was on the receiving end of one of his deliveries. He was always kind and compassionate to laboring mothers. I am sure he helped to build my practice and was an excellent role model. Medicine has changed, I think not for the better, and as Dr. Wessel said today, excellence and dedication to his practice was the primary driving force in his life. It is a lesson we would all do well to remember. Although his are big footsteps to follow, I feel certain that Scott will grow to enjoy the same respect that his father worked so hard to develop. It has been my pleasure to be of medical assistance to your family in the past although I must admit that I did feel some unspoken pressure from the west end of the building to not make any mistakes. I guess I did OK as Scott looks pretty healthy. My deepest sympathies go out to your family on your loss.
Scott Nau
Scott Nau
October 12, 2010
Dr. Bemus delivered my middle son. I was having BAD complications, and he did my C-Section just in time. Now, 22 years later, my son is a wonderful young man. Thank you, Dr. Bemus for getting him here for me!
Kristina McNeish
October 12, 2010
Lisa and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I'll always remember sharing stories about your dad when you were subbing at Monroe! Hang on to your wonderful memories
Karen Pink
October 12, 2010
Dean, you were the "Dad in Iowa" for my brother, sister and I as we were growing up. We'll never forget all the kind words of encouragement and fun times we had together. And to the Bemus family, we're sending lots of love to you during this challenging time. Big hugs from my wife Kim and me.
Stewart Beck
October 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to loss of your father. I never met this Dr. Bemus, but had found out when I picked my doctor INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (scott) that his father was the one that delivered me 30yrs ago. If Dean and Scott were anything alike than a great man will be missed I am sure by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you the family at this time.
Kim Patzner
October 13, 2010
Heaven has indeed received a very special person. Dr Bemus will always hold a very special place in my heart. He helped me through some very rough times and thanks to him an his knowledge and guidance I have three beautiful children. His excitement when he delivered my first child was amazing. As special as he was to his patients I can only imagine how specail he was to his family. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Gail Brice
October 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of his death, he was my doctor several times at the free community health clinic and he was a great doctor by all his patients and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Candi Snider
October 15, 2010
I am one of the patients that Dr. Bemus has taken care of during his many years of practice. He delivered our youngest son born 34 years ago. He was an exceptional great doctor and a very kind hearted man. He will be greatly missed by many. Please accept my sympathy and know that my thoughts and and prayers are with the family.
Alberta Stanek
October 16, 2010
I always saw Dean in much the same way I viewed my dad. He was kind, sweet, generous, loving, and always good to be around. I'll always remember the visits to Cedar Rapids, and Dean and my dad playing in the Swinging Bridge and Governors Cup. You all will always be family to us, and he was truly my Uncle Dean.
Love and prayers- Warren.
Warren Beck
October 16, 2010
I will always remember my "Uncle" Dean in Iowa. He was my Dad's closest friend, and my brothers and I will always remember our special visits with Dean and the Bemus family, He was a wonderful man, and I feel so blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Beck) Klein
October 17, 2010
Dean was a great man and will be missed. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him.
Joy Olson
October 18, 2010
Dear Bonnie and Family,
Jane and I are very sorry for each of you. Dean was my friend and golfing buddy for scores of years and he also operated, for cancer, succefully on Jane. Goodbye old golfing buddy. I enjoyed so much my many hours spent with you and trust that you and I will meet again on the first tee of that most heavenly golf course. We pray that Bonnie and family will remember how fortunate you all were to have had Dean as husband and father for so many fun and delightful years. We wish you the best and give you our love and continued friendship.
Bill and Jane Bergman
Bill and Jane Bergman
October 18, 2010
Dr Bemus will never be forgotten! It was apparent the passion he had for his work and his patients. I truly looked forward to all my appointments with him. Rest in peace Dr Bemus.
Cheryl Holub
October 19, 2010
Angie Barton
October 21, 2010
Our condolences go out to Bonnie, Lisa, David, Danny, Scott and the entire Bemus family. We wish for you the strength to turn grief into fond memories and grateful reflection.
Phil & Caren Wasta
Phil & Caren Wasta
October 22, 2010
I was sad when I heard about the passing of Dr. Bemus. He delivered me 19 years ago at St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
Christopher Shepard
November 1, 2010
Having been a patient of Dr. Bemus for almost 32 yrs, and an employee in his practice for 20 yrs., I have a wealth of memories to cherish. We should all follow the standards he lived by.
Nancy Mahrer
November 2, 2010
To all the Bemus family. I got to know Dr. Dean through my good friend Stewart Beck and his dad Lee. I was lucky to meet him and play golf with him a bunch of times, including down in Marco Island at Stewart's wedding. He was always very kind to me and my parents and a true pleasure to be around. I am sending prayers from Chicago for your entire family.
Roy Kissel
November 10, 2010