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STEPHEN FOSTER BODMAN, MD
July 13, 1937
August 22, 2019
Steve was fond of saying, "The best is yet to come," and that truth became reality on August 22, 2019. When someone answers to names as diverse as Doctor or Duk, there must be a fascinating person involved! Stephen Foster Bodman was born July 13, 1937 in Muskegon, MI to Wilbur Hammond Bodman and Mary Lisbeth "Betty" Foster Bodman. Sisters Judy and Nancy followed. He grew up in Akron, OH and attended Buchtel High School where he was student body president and lettered in track and football. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Ohio Wesleyan University where he served as freshman class president and a justice on Men's Court. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Steve earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. While in Cleveland, he also met his future wife, Jean McLaughlin, who was completing her dietetic internship. They were married in 1962.
After moving to Rochester, NY for internship and residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, Steve became certified in Internal Medicine and Allergy/Clinical Immunology.
Military duty sent Steve, Jean, and one-year-old daughter, Susan, to Anchorage, AK where he served as a captain at Elmendorf AF Base. Alaska offered endless fuel for Steve's fired-up passion for adventure. He hunted the wide variety of wildlife and fish with unbridled enthusiasm, and any invitation to boat or fly into remote areas was most welcome. As the only trained allergist in the state at the time, Steve was seriously considering calling Alaska home, but Jean was less enthusiastic as she tended to the family which now included son, Mark.
Moving to Colorado was the perfect compromise, and the family quickly felt at home, enjoying all their outdoor recreational and professional opportunities. Steve very much enjoyed the stimulation of medicine and especially caring for patients in his Allergy/ Clinical Immunology practice for 30 years. He came out of retirement for a brief period to pursue his fascination with treating chronic Lyme disease. He was an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Colorado Health Sciences Center and served as chair of the local board of the American Lung Association.
Steve's passion for fishing led him far afield to such areas as New Zealand, South America, Mexico, and Russia. As fabulous as those places were, good old South Park ranked right at the top of hot spots to catch monster trout! He also enjoyed wonderful travels with family and friends to Europe and Asia, creating lasting memories.
A plane crash resulting in the death of his wonderful son-in-law Captain Mark Todd, changed Steve's life forever. Experiencing an overwhelming provision of God through that trial both tested and strengthened Steve's faith. It was a defining event that heightened his understanding that relationships are one of life's greatest gifts.
After Mark Todd's accident, Steve followed Jean's lead in becoming involved with Stephen Ministry, a relationship-based ministry walking alongside individuals going through any kind of grief or stress. He later joined the leadership team of this ministry at First Presbyterian Church until his health issues prevented his involvement.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Jean, of 57 years; his daughter, Susan Todd Howell (Patrick), son, Dr. Mark Elden Bodman (Beverly); grandchildren, 1st Lt. Zachary Thomas Todd (Linda), Mark Alexander Todd, Lauren Piper Howell, Rebecca Jean Bodman, and Meghan Foster Bodman; sisters, Judith Bodman and Nancy Perszyk (Ray), and their children, and many more wonderful family and friends.
A celebration of Steve's life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 26 at First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou, in Colorado Springs. Donations in Steve's memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
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When I see your smiling face, I see your lovely Susie. Your family misses you but, they know you will be united in Christ! Rest well with our Savior, Mr. Bodman.
Teri Graves
Acquaintance
August 18, 2023
Your loved ones miss you as much as ever, Mr. Bodman. Rest well with our Blessed Lord.
Teri Graves
Other
August 18, 2022
a loved one
September 19, 2019
My August 25th entry says "contact me". I was not aware that I failed to enter my name, Richard DuCharme M.D. (retd.).
September 10, 2019
Sad day indeed! Steve was the best! And was one of the good guys. He had such a zest for life and everyone in it! Not only was he a gentlemen, he truly was very brave. Prayers and many tears for this wonderful family.
Ann and Gary Olson
September 9, 2019
Jean, Mark and Bodman Family- I am so sorry for the loss of your husband ,father and grandfather. Throughout my growing up years, he treated me and my four siblings for allergies. Many years later, I was lucky enough to get to know Jean through Leadership Pikes Peak My daughter is also a current patient of Mark's. My thoughts and prayers to you all- you are a wonderful family that I admire so much!!!
August 28, 2019
My heart is weeping with you.
James Crosbie
August 27, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss. Dr. Bodman was always very kind to me and my family.
David Fish
August 26, 2019
My parents and I are so very sorry to hear about Mr. Bodman's passing. His daughter, Susie, spoke very fondly of him over the years. We pray that God will bring great comfort. Teri McBrearty-Graves, Joe and Barb McBrearty
Teri McBrearty-Graves
August 26, 2019
His obituary added a dimension I would never have known and I appreciate that as I appreciated Dr. Bodman through the years I was under his care. The world is now a lesser place.
Betty Tewell
August 25, 2019
Dear Jean, Maris keeps up to date on classmates and just informed us of your dear husband's home going. I only attended Worthington my senior year, but do renember you and how sweet you were. My husband and I celebrate 57 yrs in a week, so we share the emptiness you feel at this loss. Just wanted you to know we share in your sorrow but not as those who have no hope. Love carol (Niemiec) and Jim Maxwell. Columbus OH
Carol Maxwell
August 25, 2019
I always greatly admired "Steve, primarily because of his calm and cheerful demeanor, his first class professionalism, his friendliness to others, and many more adjectives.It is a privilege to me to read all of these things about his life. I had been thinking about him for the last 2 months without really knowing why. While looking for another persons obituary, I was startled to see this one staring me right in the face. Now I understand why I was thinking about him. God Bless You Stephen, and God Bless the entire Bodman Family.
August 25, 2019
I always greatly admired "Steve, primarily because of his calm and cheerful demeanor, his first class professionalism, his friendliness to others, and many more adjectives.It is a privilege to me to read all of these things about his life. I had been thinking about him for the last 2 months without really knowing why. While looking for another persons obituary, I was startled to see this one staring me right in the face. Now I understand why I was thinking about him. God Bless You Stephen, and God Bless the entire Bodman Family.
August 25, 2019
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