Dear Nancy and  family, Thinking of you today and often. Hope you and your family are well. I am doing  well. Retired but  busy and well. All my love. Carmen Neu

Think of Gerald often........ he was a good man, an excellent medical doctor, and a wonderful husband and father.


Rolland and Nadine

 The Bodey Family~
Haven is rejoicing for they are gaining a man of Faith. I worked for Dr. Bodey in the section of Infectious Diseases. I was appointed the Laboratory Supervisor on a Monday morning meeting where all the staff assembled for our Continuing Education Credits. The funny thing about that not only was it a surprise to all but me as well. That was his way! Dr. Bodey was well respected by all he came in contact with. We will all miss him, for his memories of a fair, dedicated man to mankind will always be remembered.  
Respectfully,
Barbara M. LeBlanc 

I had the absolute honor of knowing Dr. Bodey for years, while working at Dr. Burgess’ office. 
I came to love the days when he was coming in to see us, and loved visiting with him, and listening to him share stories with me. 

For the 5 years I worked there , and came to know him, I learned what an exceptional man he was, in his professional life, and personal life. 

He never ceased to have a story, and a smile on his face. Over the years since I have left the office, I have often asked about him, and you Nancy through a friend who still works there. 

I just found out a few days ago that he is no longer with us, and please know that you and your family are in my prayers. 

Tracey Zimmerman 

Nancy and family 
It is with heaviness and sense of great loss, I received the news of Dr Bodey’s passing, a supportive mentor and a pioneer giant in medicine but also for me the strong father figure.
It is still vivid in my mind meeting for the first time in Beirut, Lebanon in the seventies, and how he and you welcomed me  as I started my Houston life chapter. 
It is outstanding how  , with a very busy schedule, he could find the time for all the many diversified interests and passions as well allocate quality time for the people in his circle 
The one consolation is for a life well lived with the ultimate of leaving the world Better than he found it.


Nancy (and the entire Bodey Family)

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers on the loss of your beloved Gerald.

Gerald was a wonderful friend and next door neighbor in the Woodlands for over sixteen years.  We have so many fond memories of shared dinners, evenings with Gerald's travel slides, coffee sessions at Starbucks and so many interesting conversations.

Indeed, Gerald will be missed, but we feel so grateful to have known him,  and all of your family.

May he rest in peace, and enjoy his eternal reward,

Rolland & Nadine 

Dear Nancy and family, I was saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. I will always remember you and Gerry's  kindness and help when Harold , his classmate at Hopkins and friend, was taken ill. It was of invaluable help to us at a very difficult time. And of course we beneefited from all the wonderful lectures we heard. Our family sends you our deepest condoleences.  Carmen Ortriz Neu  Hastings-on- Hudson, N.Y. 

Through your life's servitude to God, you defined what it means to be a Bodey. 

I love you, and I will cherish our name for the rest of my days. May I live to your example.

Find rest now, grandpa.

Till I see you again,
David

Nancy:
I was saddened to hear about our loss.  I saw the obituary in the Chronicle, but the first one did not state the plans for the service.  I missed the streaming on Saturday.  I have sent the information to Carmen, and we both send our most sincere condolences.  I will never forget our trip to the resort at Caneel Bay.  Remember the blonde woman traveling with John Nelson, lugging her famous fur coat all the way to the tropics?  There were so many fond memories with both of you in our travels around the world.  Jerry was a most loyal and important friend to me during my career in Infectious Disease. We all will miss him.  Give my regards to your children, as I remember medical encounters with several....
Layne Gentry


Our Beloved Nancy,
Wadad and I embrace you with all the love in the world. Gerry’s loss is also our loss. Although we do not see you as often as we would like too, you are always in our hearts and our prayers and you have always been our Family here in America. 
It has been a great privilege to have known you and Gerry. I cannot think of a man who combines the greatness of science to the greatness of faith, goodness and humility as Gerry. He has always been my idol. 
I feel so sorry that I have not spent more time with him in the last two years, but I feel that he has always been with me. 
Wadad, I and my whole family will always cherish his memory. What beautiful memories we had together without him I would not have been here in America. He is the man who had carved for me my whole professional career. He was also the man who taught me what friendship means.
May the Lord embrace his soul with all His love and may He protect you from all harm. It is needless to say that we are always here for you. 

With all our love and sorrow,

Wadad and Philip Salem


Dear Nancy and family,
     Sending you our heartfelt wishes and condolences.  May God bless and strengthen you each and every day.   We will always be  thankful to you and Gerald for loving our family all these years.  May he rest in peace.

My name is Adolfo Isassi. I was a trained by Gerald P Bodey at MD Anderson Cancer. Center in 1966 -1968 and  I as the first Fellow of the Dept. of Developmental Therapeutics in 1965 . I learned from Gerald to understand the management of infection in leukemic patients and the importantance   between granulocyte blood levels and infection. His contribution of this relationship  still prevails in 2020.
Gracias por tu enseñanza Gerald P.Bodey
Your disciple
Adolfo Isassi MD.

We have loss A Brilliant, Compassionate, Physician & Scientist.   That will surely be miss by His Family , Colleagues and. His Patients.

Dear Mrs. Bodey, Robin, Jerry and Sharon,

We were sorry to hear of your loss. May you know the Lord's comforting presence during these days.

I'm sure you are thankful and proud to have had a husband/father who was so dedicated in his faith and so interested in blessing others.

I can imagine him with the Lord, hearing the words "well done", and celebrating with the saints in the land of no more tears, pain, mourning or death.

With you, holding unswervingly to our sure hope,

Ted & Annette

Dear Nancy,
We remember all the times that we visited at each others' homes and with our families. We especially remember your daughter, Robin. This is a hard time for you all. 
May you all know the Lord's care, presence and comfort during this time.
We wish we could be with you during this sad time.
With love,
Rowland and Martha

I thank the Lord for bringing Gerald into my life and granting Donna and me the opportunity to work with Gerald and Nancy on the TWUMC Missions Committee.  Gerald taught the Committee a lot and introduced us to new missions that greatly enhanced the Kingdom outreach of The Woodlands United Methodist Church (TWUMC).  I will never forget Gerald's infectious smile or the twinkle in his eye.  He was a terrific mentor, Christian role model, and a true friend.  I miss him greatly.  
In Christian love,
Anthony Lannie

So sorry to hear of your loss.
I know Dr. Bodey from MD Anderson and have 2 memories I would like to share.
The first time I had occasion to work with him he had inherited a closed study from a colleague from another department who had recently left MDACC; I was the study manager. He called me into his office, introduced himself (wearing cowboy boots) and told me that we should work together to get this study done, whatever I needed. We did get it done, and rather quickly all things considered. He was a pleasure to work with.
The second memory: space was at a premium at the time (always) and he offered to 'house' myself and a coworker in his offices. He made us welcome even though we were not in his department, as did his staff Cheryl and Elaine. MDACC was much smaller, less compartmentalized, but he was a real leader.
I regret to hear of his passing, but hope you are comforted by these little vignettes of his work life.


Nancy & Family, 
We are so sorry for your loss. He’ll be missed by so many.  We are grateful to have called him friend. 
Love, Rowland & Martha Elder

Dear Bodey Family,
I have so many memories from church, meals shared and swimming on so many occasions! 
Much love, Joan Elder Moody 



My heartfelt condolences , and fond memories coming to the house in Meyerland and always greeted with  smile. Admired his collection of photos and things from the many travels. More importantly thankful to all his contributions in medicine and caring for so many, and being a devout Christian  husband and father.  He loved his family so much. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.  May he enjoy the joys of  the eternal reward. RIP

Dear Mrs. Bodey, Sharon, Robin, Jerry, and all the rest of the family,
Dr. Bodey was always kind, funny, and welcoming to me when I came over while running around with Sharon in high school, while on summer youth staff at 1st Pres, and all the following years Sharon & I have been dear friends. He always had a smile to say hello. He leaves a legacy not only a profound contribution to the medical field that will benefit many for years to come, but, more importantly, kids and grandkids who love the Lord and serve the body of Christ and people in the world at large. 
My heart is with you all as you gather together, enjoy each other’s company, celebrate Dr. Bodey’s life, and rejoice that he is with the Lord.

Sharon and Family,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad.  May you be at peace knowing he is with our Heavenly Father now and no longer suffering on earth.  Special prayers and lots of love to you and your family during this difficult time.

Love,
The Robinson’s (Rob, Lynn & Holley)

Sharon, I’m praying comfort and peace for your whole family in the loss of your dad.  
Love and hugs, Susan 

OBITUARY

Gerald P. Bodey Sr. M.D.

May 22, 1934 – June 22, 2020

Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery

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