Douglas Elliott Whitley

1981 - 2017

Douglas Elliott Whitley obituary, 1981-2017

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Douglas Whitley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2017.

Born in 1981 to Douglas and Sherry Whitley, Elliott passed away on December 14, 2017. He was raised with his siblings – Julia and Florence in Arlington, Texas where he at-tended the Arlington Independent School District. Elliott ran track and cross country for Lamar High School. He participated in the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra as a clarinetist and separately excelled as guitarist and pianist. Recently, he began playing the saxophone.

Elliott earned an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Miami, Miami, Florida. As a transition from engineering to medicine, Elliott was a scribe at Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas. As he entered medical school, to the surprise of his parents, his application essay was read to the incoming class as the best letter the school had ever received. In 2010 he earned a medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. He trained at Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas and served as Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine.
In 2012 Elliott married Danielle Marie Veilleux. Shortly thereafter, Elliott and Danielle settled in Tyler where he practiced at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital. They are the parents of a beautiful daughter Corinne Lucile Whitley. Elliott was a supportive spouse to Danielle's veterinarian practice and a loving father to his young daughter.

Elliott enjoyed diverse hobbies including photography, gardening and travel. As a medi-cal student he won a school-wide photography contest with a panorama of the Houston skyline. As a recent college graduate, Elliott and his sister Florence toured central Europe. Throughout his life he excelled at snow skiing in Keystone, Colorado and hiking in Spanish Peaks, Colorado.
Elliott is predeceased by Harold C. Whitley, paternal grandfather, Clarence and Lucile Castle, maternal grandparents, and Bianca, his beloved dog.

Elliott is survived by Danielle and Corinne Whitley, his wife and daughter; Douglas and Sherry Whitley, parents; Julia Whitley, sister, and Peter Siegesmund, her husband and Alexandra, their daughter; Florence Whitley Kerkaert, sister, and Thomas Kerkaert, her husband, and Thompson, Felicity, Marie, and Dillon, their children. Elliott is survived by Helen Morris, his maternal grandmother. Elliott is also survived by in-laws Tom and Ann Veilleux; Elizabeth Ann Straessle and Drew, her husband, and Megan and Anna Claire their daughters; and Christopher Thomas Veilleux. Thanks to Judge K. Michael Mayes and Nancy Mayes, Elliott's uncle and aunt for their support.

Remembrances may be made in his honor to O'Malley Alley Cats Organization, 5457 Donnybrook, Tyler, Texas 75703; [email protected]; Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, 4401 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76109 or Walk with a Doc, www.walkwithdoc.org.

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January 9, 2018

Dear Doug and Sherry,
I can't even imagine the pain your in losing such an amazing son. My prayers are with you for healing and peace. God bless all your family.
Peggy Akin, Irving, Tx.

December 28, 2017

Tricia & Steve Brock

Dear Sherry & Doug & Family,

Steve and I want to express our condolences to you all. We are praying that God bring you comfort, peace & understanding during this difficult time.
Love, Tricia & Steve

December 20, 2017

Dr and Mrs Whitley,

I am so sorry for your great, unimaginable loss. May you find peace and comfort beyond understanding during this difficult time.

With love and prayers,

Jill Feezell

December 20, 2017

Maggie McGraw

I had the pleasure of being one of Elliott's attendings at S&W Emergency Medicine Residency. From day 1, he stood out. Not only gregarious and intuitive, but polite and compassionate. He was a gifted doctor. I have no words to express how very sad I feel for him, his family and his friends.

December 19, 2017

May God comfort and strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

gh. Fort Worth

December 19, 2017

Michael McAndrew

Really nice young man and excellent physician. So sorry.

from the former CEO at the Sulphur Springs hospital.

December 19, 2017

Barbara Sims

Dear Sherry & Doug,

I was stunned to hear the sorrowful news. My prayers, thoughts, and love are with you and your family. I will see you when I get home.

Love,
Barbara

December 19, 2017

Elaine Cooper

Dear Whitley family, we are so sorry to hear about Elliott passing. Our hearts are full of sympathy for all of you. We lift you up in prayer.

Bill and Elaine Cooper
Eric, Jason and Charlie (Arlington, TX)

December 19, 2017

Erik Ledig

Dr. Whitley,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

December 19, 2017

Ortencia Chapa

DrWhitley and family
so sorry on your loss,prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Ortencia Chapa

December 18, 2017

Sylvia Smith

There are no words to properly convey my sorrow and disbelief on learning of Elliott's passing, Doug. I can only pray for you all to be sheltered in God's arms and blanketed in His strength, comfort, and as much peace as you can find. My heartfelt condolences for the whole family-my heart weeps for you all.

December 18, 2017

Artemio Zambrano

You will deeply be missed Dr.
May u rest in peace a pleasure to have worked with you.

December 18, 2017

Betty Riggins

I only met Dr. Whitley on Oct 4, 2017 when he treated one of my grandchildren in the ER. He was a compassionate and thorough care giver. His compassion even extended to me. His words and actions let me see that he was treating my granddaughter and her family as he would want his children and family to be treated. He mentioned his family. I am so sorry that his young life has ended so tragically. My prayers go up to the Lord on behalf of his family.

December 18, 2017

Eliazbeth Lowrance

Sending heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. God bless, Liz Lowrance

December 18, 2017

Rita Slaybaugh

Dear Whitley family I want to send my condolences to his entire family . I worked with Dr. Whitley in the E.D. at Scott and White as one of the Unit Clerks he always had a smile on his face ad a kind word for anyone he will be missed by everyone that crossed paths with him . God has received him into His kingdom and covered him with His grace .

December 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of the loss of Elliott. He was a great student and I enjoyed having him very much. Love and prayers to the family. Jo and Cecil Thompson

December 18, 2017

Deanna McGaha Wauhob

Doug - How sad to learn of Douglas' passing! Praying for you and your family for peace, comfort, and strength.

December 18, 2017

Dale Lucus

Doug,
Thinking of you.
Dale Lucus

December 18, 2017

Janet/John LeBlanc

Our deepest, most heartfelt sympathy, for your loss of dear Elliott. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. God speed.

December 18, 2017

We send our heartfelt sympathy to you in your loss. Condolences and prayers for you at this difficult time. With love, John, Janine, and Melissa Geisel

December 18, 2017

Dominic Lucia

We were privileged to be part of Elliot's life in residency. I was one of the many faculty that admired him. He was always wanting to learn and had a wonderful attitude during very difficult situations. He will be deeply missed.
-Dominic & Marisa Lucia

December 18, 2017

Charles "Tad" Stiles

Elliott Whitley...
I had the pleasure of being his faculty advisor at the Scott and White Emergency Medicine residency but I first had the pleasure of his acquaintance and his service as my medical record "scribe" at Harris Methodist Fort Worth ED.
Elliott texted his faculty physicians thanking us for his training after a difficult case at Trinity Mother Frances Tyler ED on March 16, 2016 "I had the skills to lead thanks to ya'll...Keep up the training, the community benefits immensely...I take no credit- it's thanks to all ya'll who got me there. Regards from Tyler. -Elliott". Yep, he was also an encourager in his gratitude for sure.
It was a pleasure to have him as a resident. He was able to straighten up and fly right from day one of internship. He eventually became an awesome chief resident and lead his peers by example.
Great memories of trail running with him, especially since he was kind enough to slow down for me...
Last talked to him first week in Oct as he relayed such enthusiasm for medical directorship, family and fatherhood especially.
Humans in our earthly realm are either givers or takers. Elliott was a giver not a taker, therefore with that and his bounding spirit I will never be able to achieve closure on his tragic loss as I suspect no one else will either.
JoElla and I stand with Elliott's family and all of you who knew and loved him in our condolences and with prayer.

December 18, 2017

Dear Doug and Sherry,

I vividly recall my conversation with Elliott some years ago at a yard party. What an outstanding person he was in every way. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sandy Sevier

December 17, 2017

Jon Jaffe

I am heartbroken with the loss of Elliot. I had the joy of knowing Elliot for a few years in Temple. I will miss him and we all will miss him. He was a great friend, great physician, and could always make my day with his smile.

Jon and Shelley

December 17, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss and we will be praying for you. Jeff and Janette Midkiff

December 17, 2017

Hans Zambrano

Dear Doug and Sherry. I was so stricken to hear this very sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. Karen and I are keeping you both in our prayers. Doug it was less than a week ago you and I got to visit briefly and you were talking about Elliot. I cannot make it to the memorial service and funeral due to work again unable to get a replacement. Please know that we are thinking of you. God's peace to you.

December 17, 2017

Josh Juroch

My sincere condolences. I'll always cherish our time together at UM and our many long journeys from Arlington to Miami where we would discuss anything and everything under the sun. Elliot always had a great outlook on life and I hope his memory will remain in all the lives he's touched.

December 17, 2017

Chadd Kawata

Dear Mr., Mrs. Whitley and Florence,

Elliott's passion for life and the will to live it to the fullest helped guide my life for the positive.

I know that I would not have accomplished as much in life without the life lessons that your family and son shared with me.

To this day he is the brother that I would and could call anytime I needed a laugh and a pickup. I grateful to have some many moments with him.

He will forever remain one of the greatest men that I have ever known.

December 17, 2017

Acquaintance

Rhonda Lou Kirkpatrick

Dr. Whitley was an incredible soul with an incredible passion for improving the lives of mankind. His heart carries on even beyond his walk on this Earth, and we will always be remembered for the lives that he changed. We are with you Doug, even still.

December 17, 2017

Nick Miller

Sorry for your family loss. 2017 has not been a good year.
Nick Miller

December 17, 2017

Dear Douglas and Sherry Whitley:

It deeply saddens us to learn of Elliott's sudden passing away. We have known him for several years and even took a trip together to Nepal for mountain-climbing a few years ago. Ashvin and Elliott were medical school room-mates and we visited often with them. Those fond memories will always stay with us, especially Elliott playing the guitar when we were half-way up the mountain climb in Nepal. His spontaneous kindness towards everyone will always stay with us.
Ashok, Vanita, Ashvin, Pam Dewan

December 17, 2017

Marilyn Brister

Dr. and Mrs. Whitley,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very difficult time and for all the days after.
Marilyn Brister (Stephenville ED)

December 17, 2017

Frank Reagan, RN

Sadly, I only knew him professionally, but I had nothing but the most sincere respect for Dr. Whitley In the ER setting. He will be deeply missed. My prayers are with him and his family.

December 17, 2017

Sharon Kawata

Dearest Whitley Family,
Wes and I are very heartbroken with the Elliot's passing but thankful for all the fond memories of him. He was the greatest friend anyone could every have, kind, generous, full of energy. His contagious smile that always lit the room. We are truly thankful that he loved our son Chadd and daughter Amy sharing all those growing pains together. The stories and adventures through his friendship with our family will never go unforgotten.
Heaven received another Angel who served to make each and everyone of us a better person. He will live in our hearts now and forever more. Praying for all of you and this sad time,in celebration of his life we are truly blessed to have experienced so much love that he gave each and everyone of us.

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