George Lode Obituary

I will be forever grateful for George and everything he did for me and most likely so many people like me. George saved my life and I know he was someone that put everyone else's health and issues before his own. I could call him any day or night and he was always eager to help. I can't imagine a kinder or more selfless person, and I will forever miss him. "We understand death only after it has placed it's hands on someone we love"

George was a high school classmate of mine at University High School. He was a quiet, achieving young man who was a great track athlete also. Saw him at a class reunion once and talked to him on the phone. He impacted many lives with his medical practice. You're remembered and missed!

I am saddened to learn of George's passing. I first became acquainted with George in the 7th grade in Parchment when he was in the 9th grade. We were both on the Student Council, he being president. I grew to know him better through the Scouts in which both he and Eglis were active. I also knew their parents as I delivered the Kalamazoo Gazette to them from 1958-62. I knew Karen from PHS as we were in the same Latin classes. George later acquired the Parchment Medical Clinic facilities and my parents were his patients until he left for California. I had moved from Parchment post-college and could not avail myself of his services. I always thought very highly of the Lode family and considered George a remarkable person of great intellect and likeability. I've often wondered how his life continued to unfold. Rest in Peace, George. Richard Granger PHS62

Dr. Lode was a classmate of my husband in Parchment, our Dr. for the years he practiced in Parchment. He was a gentle, soft spoken man; a gentle giant in our eyes. It was hard to see him move to California. He is and will be remembered as an excellent, caring man/doctor.

Dr. Lode was a kind, soft spoken gentle man and an excellent Dr. he will be missed by all who knew him.

My family lost a wonderful man on September 1st. George was my brother in-law for 62 years. He was a kind, patient, and compassionate man. I will miss talking to him about football and asking medical questions any time of the day or night. I will always be eternally grateful for him saving my son's life. He will be greatly missed by all of the family.

Condolences to the Lode Family. My Mom worked with Dr. Lode at Parchment Family practice for many years, and spoke very fondly of him over the years!

Dr. Lode diagnosed my serious illness (aseptic meningitis) in 1975. I was so sick and he admitted me into the hospital for treatment and care. Having him as a family physician, may well have saved my life. I´m guessing he is now assisting the Great Physician in heaven. Russ Tiller Jr.

Karen, Eric, and Melissa,
Sending condolences in the loss of George. A Kalamazoo friend sent us his obituary. We have been wondering where you are. We moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL in 2006.
George and Jim were in practice for 2 years before we moved back near home in Sioux Falls, SD. I´m remembering being neighbors down the street as well as Melissa and Jamie playing together.
Jamie and husband live in Rochester, MN, where Mike is pediatric GI physician at Mayo. They have a 15 year old daughter.
Angie is in Rapid City, SD and Kelly here in FL.
Time goes so quickly. Would love to hear from you.
Sharon and Jim Busch

Dr. Lode was my family's physician in Parchment for many years and I remember him well. He was of particular help to my mother when my sister died suddenly. My sincere condolences to his family.