Dr. Marvin Gerard

Dr. Marvin Gerard 1929-2024 Dr. Marvin Gerard, age 94, died on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born June 5,1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Saul and Anne Gluckstern. Marvin’s love for his family and his passion to serve others created his legacy. He graduated from Tulane University and State University of New York-Downstate Medical School. In 1953, he met the love of his life, Eunice Greenblatt, whom he wed in 1954. The following day, they moved to Dallas, where he would begin his journey at Parkland Hospital as an intern and then resident. Following residency in OBGYN, he entered the Air Force, serving at both Kindley Air Force Base in Bermuda and Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth. In 1960 he started his practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Richardson. He served on the attending staff of Baylor University Medical Center and moved to the inaugural attending staff of Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in 1966. His calmness and expertise allowed his medical practice to grow expeditiously. He brought thousands of newborns into the world with many of them continuing to stay in contact over the years. He retired at the age of 85 in 2014. Respected and loved by many of his colleagues, nurses, and patients over his 54-year career, they all benefited from his immense knowledge and compassionate care. In 1965, Marvin, along with Henry Jacobus, Jr. founded Temple Shalom, a thriving Reform Jewish Congregation. He served as the Temple’s second president. In the same year, he became very active in the formation of the Southwestern Gynecologic Assembly and later served as its president. Marvin’s love of music was pervasive throughout his life. As a child he studied piano, later adding clarinet and saxophone. In high school, he had his own swing band and became first chair clarinet in both his high school orchestra and college symphonic band. Attending Tanglewood in 1952 reinforced his love of classical music and he subsequently branched out into opera, swing and jazz. He and Eunice were devoted to each other for the duration of their marriage, and he enjoyed spending quality time with his family and close friends. He was a true Dallas Cowboy fan through good years and bad. Marvin only saw the love and good in people and patients. He inspired everyone around him with his gentle spirit and kindness. He will be missed forever. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Eunice Gerard; children Clay Gerard (Lauren), Bret Gerard (Lori), Quin Gerard (Dana), Cameron Gerard (Jamie), Ondria Gadd (Graham); grandchildren Ryan Gerard (Katlyn), Olivia Gerard, Lisa Gerard, Lindsay Gerard, Justin Levy (Emily), Brandon Levy (Krystine), Sarah Sorkin (Mel), Paul Gerard (Taylor), Lydia Millhorn (Peter), Hayden Gerard, Preston Gerard, Evyn Gadd, Rachael Gadd, Micah Gadd and five great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to: Temple Shalom Dallas Music Fund, Parkland Health Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

Dr. Marvin Gerard

June 5, 1929 - April 18, 2024