Stephen Jenkinson, M.D.
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It is with great sadness that my loving husband of over 48 years has gone to be with our daughter in heaven. Steve accomplished many great things in his lifetime but the most important to me was that he was a wonderful husband and friend. He was born December 9, 1947 in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana where he went to Centenary College and was in the first class of the LSU Medical School in Shreveport. His mentor there was Dr. Ronnie George, a professor of pulmonology. Not surprisingly, Steve became a pulmonologist and critical care doctor who eventually became the Chief of Pulmonary Critical care at the UT Health Science Center and the South Texas VA. He held that position for 25 years. Dr. J trained many of our nation's top pulmonologists and critical care doctors. He recruited, and mentored numerous faculty and trained more than 100 fellows, many of whom still practice in our San Antonio community today. Steve was the Doctor that everyone loved. He worked endlessly and has touched lives all over the country. Steve had an extensive list of hobbies including bird hunting, golfing and was an amateur archeologist. Steve loved spending time with his wife and best friend Suzie, and their Yorkie, Charlie. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by their daughter Dr. Stephanie Jenkinson in 2010, his mother and step-father, Jane and Harold Terry, his father, Steve Jenkinson, his step-brothers David Terry, and Clay Jenkinson. Steve is survived by his wife, Suzie Jenkinson, his sister Sharon Reed (Tom), his niece June Bennett, and step-sister Shannon Wiley (Ken).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American College of Chest Physicians at https://foundation.chestnet.org. You may leave a memory or message at the Tribute Wall on his memorial at www.missionparks.com