Eugene Joseph Hamburger, M.D.
May 14, 1919 - March 28, 2007
Obituary
Eugene J. Hamburger, M.D. 87 years Born Philadelphia, PA May 14, 1919, died in Des Moines, WA March 28, 2007. He passed away peacefully after a long illness. Eugene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dr. Rena Hamburger; daughter, Mary and grandson, Bradley Hamburger. He was best known as a man of passions. He will be remembered for his unwavering support of Evergreen High School’s football teams in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Gene and Rena saw most of the world during many years of travel. He was also an avid reader and pontificator. At his request, there will be no services.
Stacy and I are sorry to hear about your loss
My condolences on your loss, Dr. Eugene was a great man and I remember him fondly for all he did and who he was. He was always a steady voice and a friend to all that knew him. EHS Basketball, 1972
One of the all time great guys.
A great supporter of Evergreen athletics and kids as a whole. He was always willing to give of his own time to help anyone.
He was an inspiration to me and the members of my coaching staff. It is so easy to think back to all the good times we had with Gene as the team doctor. There are so many stories that still make me laugh.
Gene will be missed.
GOODBYE OLD FRIEND AND DOCTOR
Dr. Hamburger was my doctor for many years starting when he was located in Beverly Park and then in Burien. One time, when seeing him about something, I was diagnosing my own symptoms, he stopped me by saying, “Who’s the doctor here?” I still laugh thinking about that. He was one of a kind.
Gene was instumental is getting the DO’s amd MD’s working together here in SW King County. He was a credit to the medical community as well as to the community at large.
My regards to Rena and Mary. Our families close relationship with the your family over many years is something we will always cherish and remember.
Take care during these times. And please stay in touch.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers will be with you.
Doug and Betty Haskin
Berta Millikan
We remember Gene as a caring Doctor for us and others. Sam appreciated his help in providing sports physicals for athletes in need. We remember him as a great story teller and he was as much of a “character” as his story characters. His “fuzzywig” story was a classic and the more we laughed, the more he would embellish the story. Our loving thoughts are with you and the family, Rena.
Sam and Selma
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed so much knowwing Gene, especially at our Friday coffee klatches at the hospital.He was an extrordinarily knowledgeable man with a great variety of interests. May he rest in peace.
It is with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face that I am remembering my boss and my friend Dr. Gene. In his Beverly Park medical practice he took an eager young high school graduate under his wings, guided and taught me the medical world with compassion and kindness for people. I have so many fond memories of our work days together. I remember our long talks, his great knowledge, wisdom and humor. Dr. Gene, you may no longer be with us on earth, but your memories, stories and spirit will always be part of me. It is with a sad heart that I send my love and prayers to Dr. Rena and Mary. Take care and God Bless.
I and my family send our condolences to you and your family!
Once Eugene and you
went to Saudi Arabia to help at a new hospital for awhile. My daughters, Jeanette, Annette and I were so happy when you came back to your medical practices in Burien!
Over the years, since you and Eugene retired, we have thought of you and your family – hoping that you and Eugene were having an enjoyable retirement.
I not only thought of you as my doctor I also thought of you as a friend. Jeanette and Annette really liked you as our doctor too!
We wish you and your family well under this trying time!
Sincerely,
Barbara Rice
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time of loss. We also extend a special thanks for the many years of service that both Eugene & Rena provided our families. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss.
For many years Eugene was not only our “family doctor”, but a “family friend” as well. Our thoughts are with you.
Pat & Bob Perovich
Wishing you and your family strength and peace. Sincerely, June Vaughn
Aunt Rena, Mary and Brad,
I am sorry for your loss.
Love,
Mary Kay
We loved being in Gene’s presence. His wisdom and humor captured everybody. We will miss him.
We will always remember our last Uncle as being young in mind, spirit and drive. God Bless Uncle Gene and his Family.
Dear Family and Friends of Gene Hamburger,
He was the most colorful uncle a person could have. You always knew when Gene was in the room. One could hear a robust conversation followed by laughter. In the middle of the croud would be Gene beeming his smile on all around him. As my uncle, he was larger then life in many ways. Gene was a Doctor, flew airplanes, and traveled to exotic lands. Not your average uncle material. But nothing was average about Gene. If you were in need of intellectual stimulation, Gene was your man. He read as much as possible so that he could make informed opinions and have meaningful if not heated discussions, sometimes just for the sake of having an arguemant.
Gene was a pillar of a man. I will miss him as an uncle and as an unusual friend.
My thoughts are with his family as they process his passing. Loosing a spouse, dad and grandfather is never easy. Big Hugs.
Dear Hamburger Family, It is with great sadness that we learned of Dr. Gene’s passing. I owe my start in medicine to Gene, as he pulled in some political clout from the Docs at Standring Hospital to help me get into Medical School.
I hope that I am half the Doctor he was…….
My mother, Bobbie, also sends her warmest regards from her home in Bellevue.
On behalf of the Dawson and Standring Family, please accept our warmest thoughts for your loss…..
Thank you Dr Gene, we will miss you.
An old memory – 58th st in Ocean City ~1948. I remember that it was hard to believe that my old father had such a young brother. We will miss his wry humor.
Dear Hamburger Family,
Dr. Gene was my grandma’s doctor for many years. My father & mother were patients of his as well. It was only natural for my generation to become patients too. Yes!! 3 generations of care by the best doctor I’ve ever known. He was greatly missed when he retired. Every doctor I’ve been too since Dr. Gene, has had a tough act to follow. Dr. Rena, you came in at a very close second!!
I pray for you & your family. May you find comfort & peace in the words of the people that appreciated Doc Gene so much. He was a great man!
Gene was a wonderful man, full of life!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Hamburger always added a ray of sunshine to my day when he came to see Dr. Pollak! He will be missed by many…
Sherry with Dr. Arnold Pollak’s office…
Just learned of Gene’s passing. So sorry, Rena. Only knew him briefly, but enjoyed his company playing bridge and talking about our shared interest: history, particularly World War II. Curt
Rena: Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the loss of your husband.
Gene was a terrific doctor and great friend. He smiled easy and knew much. We had many good moments on the sidelines at Evergreen games where he mended limbs and I shot pictures for the paper. I think Gary Gagnon let him call a few plays too. He made such a difference in all our lives.
Sorry for your loss.
I was born on January 23, 1952 at the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Highland Park, Michigan. My doctor’s name was
Eugene J. Hamburger. Is this the same man?
Sorry for your loss Mary. He was a great man.
Gene brightened everyone’s lives. He was a consummate storyteller!