I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was my doctor for 12 years. Throughout those years I have had various health issues or concerns, and John told me the truth on what changes I needed to make, or what could be the root cause. His medical knowledge gave me comfort, and I often shared some of my personal life as health and life go together and received great advice from him with me being a young adult. He will be missed. Praying for his family.
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I am saddened to come back from living abroad for a few months to find out my favorite doctor is no longer with us. My condolences go out to his family, friends and his medical staff. Dr. Obbink would tell me you come here too much, and I would say do you know how much I’m paying in insurance as soon as I see a bump or get a headache I need an appointment and we’d laugh. Doc you will be sorely missed, thankful for your advice which I needed more than I needed your health care expertise. Take your rest Doc.
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Dr. Obbink became my doctor in 2022. He was the best doctor I ever had.
I’m so grateful to have had him as my physician for the time I did. I was so saddened to hear about his passing. He was a great man and positively affected so many lives.
He had a way with people that not many doctors have.
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My deepest sympathies to Cindy and this incredible family. I have been a patient of Dr, Obbinks for over 30 years and he has been such a blessing in not only my life, buy my entire family who who have all, at one time or another, seen him. May you always have enough pens to furnish the masses. Thank you for making trips to the doctor, an adventure, and always a fun experience. You will be greatly missed, and forever cherished.
Much love, Ric C. Andrews
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I and my husband were his patients since 2020 and he was the best PCP ever. Please rest in peace, Doc.
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John was a fine and dedicated family physician. We hired John in 1996 to join Southwest Medical Associates in Fort Worth. He brought his sons to stay with me when we interviewed him, and you could tell he was an honest and blessed man. The family medicine community and his patients have lost a great physician. Most importantly, his family has lost a great father and husband. Condolences to Cindy and his family.
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I was saddened and very shocked to hear of Dr ObBinks passing. Dr. ObBink was my dr for over 20 years , he was the best doctor always concerned with my health and always educating me. He was upbeat and always smiling when he entered the exam room.
I remember a few months ago he teased me about retiring and I asked if he would retire and he said never , he said he wanted to work in retirement homes and help older patients in his later years . And he would never retire.
He loved his work and was the best at it. I will truly miss him and it will be difficult to find a dr to take over my care .
My condolences to Cindy and his family
God Bless
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Dr. Obbink was my PCP for 15+ years. I really loved his bedside manner and how thorough he was in explaining things in laymen’s term so I understood plainly. He was the best doctor I’ve ever had. I will miss him!! My condolences to the Obbink family, Chelsey and the entire office staff!!
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I have been going to Dr Obbink for at least 20 years or more. He was always sliding in the office with his boots on. He was very attentive and teaching us all about our Health. And he will quiz you too to see how much you knew! I will miss him! He was the Best Doctor I have had over the years! I will miss him dearly! And to the Family you are all in our Prayers!
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My condolences to the family. Dr Obbink was the best doctor ever. I’m very sad for his being called home. Heaven gained a very good child of God.
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My sincere condolences to his family and his staff!
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Doctor Obbink was always such an upbeat and energetic guy. He always did his best to make me feel good about any of the issues I was experiencing and he did a great job. Will miss him. My condolences to his family, I believe you will see him again someday.
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My condolences to John's family. I first met John when [ describe how you know each other ] and we would often [ include common activities together ].
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I was so sad to hear about Dr.O that’s what David & I called him, he was the best. He was so joyful and always made you feel better.
I can’t imagine having another doctor.
Cindy and family you are in my prayers.
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dr. obbink i will mess you forever. you always gave me a hard time for my issues. rest in peace forever
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It is with deep sorrow that I express my deepest sympathetic prayers for all of John’s family members. The first I heard of this I wrote to Janene because she was closest to me in age, and I spent the most time with her. But our two families spent many wonderful days together celebrating. We were always celebrating something and I remember always calling Dr. John as “Little John” because he wasn’t “Big John”.
I remember “Little John” with a smile on his face and being funny and kind to everyone. His laughter was infectious and his voice was a singing Obbink like his siblings and my Dad’s voice. They sang at baptisms, celebrations, weddings and funerals. They provided the music of the spheres.
Physicians take on a heavy responsibility in their role as they witness primary trauma when they see a person dying or dead, they take on secondary trauma when they hear of death producing situations. Then they must hold in their hearts and not discuss it publicly. As healthcare professionals we know that it is much healthier to debrief after losses but sometimes losses, dyings, deaths, griefs, and mourning bunch up so fast, that one does not have the time or energy to express one’s emotions and pain to each that they must witness and carry. Another person needs help and John met their needs. In the last two decades, we are beginning to recognize and to meet what healthcare professionals always needed and deserved. May God heal his broken heart after all he has given during his lifetime. May God also heal his wife and children knowing of all the events he had to miss or be late for, all the moments he was too quiet and had to sit in prayer to find some resilience, may you rest in peace knowing that you met everything he needed or he would have never brought the flowers. It was his reminder of what meant the most, his love! 💕
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My deepest condolences to the Obbink family. Dr. Obbink was a great doctor and I know I will not find another family doctor as great as he was with my care. May the wonderful memories of him help his family and friends get through this difficult time.
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To the family of John Jr. You have our deepest condolences. Know that you are in our daily prayers as you walk through this very deep valley of grief and sorrow. God is with you. Hold fast to your faith. In Christ, Doug & Ronna Tecken
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So sorry to hear about Dr. Obbink passing . I will always cherish my doctor appointments there as his patient . Genuine caring , the details to explain any questions . The laughing & jokes set him apart . Love & prayers for Cindy & The Obbink Family
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