Beale Hibbs Ong, M.D. of St. Michaels, Maryland, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2015.
A 4th generation Washingtonian, born July 7, 1932, Dr. Ong graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, George Washington University, and George Washington University Medical School before completing his medical training at the University of Pennsylvania and Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Ong trained in pediatrics and neurology and practiced pediatric medicine for 45 years. During his early medical career, he served as a captain in the United States Army. He contributed to the advancement of pediatrics by serving in various professional organizations including the Medical Staff for Washington Children’s Hospital and the Emeritus Board of Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Ong was also a published author. Devoted to his patients and the art of medicine, he loved every minute of his medical career.
Dr. Ong had a strong belief in the enjoyment of life. In addition to his love of medicine, he thoroughly delighted in fishing, sailing, and tennis. He cherished his family and wonderful friendships.
Dr. Ong was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Alfred Ong, M.D. and Eleanor Homiller Ong, his brother Harry Alfred Ong, Jr. and sister, Eleanor O. Chatfield-Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linn Whitelaw Ong, his children, Beale Hibbs Opsahl-Ong, John Whitelaw Ong and Carter Ong Smith and seven loving grandchildren, to whom he will always be “Poppa Doc” He will long be remembered for the joy he brought to so many.
Services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church 301 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels, Maryland at 2:00PM on Saturday September 12, 2015.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Ong’s name to Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20010 or to Talbot Hospice Foundation 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601.
Arrangements are by the Ostrowski Funeral Home P.A. St. Michaels, MD. (www.ostrowskifh.com)
Source: http://www.ostrowskifh.com/obits/obituary.php?act=entertrib&id=567286
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