"We moved to losbanos in 1994. He started taking care of my daughter jordan when she had pneumonia she was 5. Six kids later we still went him. He joked about my kids all the time he was kicked yelled at and on on. 25 years later he to still loved my family. He gave advice and love all the time. My kids where pure entertainment. He new when we where in the waiting room from all the comotion. Here is a funny story my abbee was about 4 years old. We where in one of the examine room. All of a sudden we here someone screaming on top of there lungs. My daughter was locked in the bathroom all she had to do was open the door. Instead dr deldin had to leave the patient to take the door knob off to get her out. We had a good laugh. We spent much of my kids life's in his office. I feel like I have lost a part of my family. My kids are now 28 22 21 18 17 and 15. We will never forget him. I love the memory of all his animals and the funny stories about them. He was truly a great man a great doctor. I'm glad to have known him. Thank you for touching our lifes. Love jenni croninger"
In loving memory of
Michael Bruce Deldin
October 28, 1949 - December 13, 2017
Dr. Michael Deldin (Dr. D), 68, of Los Banos, CA, passed away on December 13, 2017. Michael was born in New York, NY, to Ethel and Anthony George Deldin. He grew up in Miami, FL, pursuing his passion for medical research at the University of Miami, going on to complete his pre-med baccalaureate studies with Phi Beta Kappa honors at Emory University in Atlanta, GA in 1971. In 1976 he completed his residency in pediatrics through the Baylor College of Medicine (TX), at Ben Taub General Hospital, Jefferson Davis Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital. He earned his M.D. to practice as physician and surgeon from Washington University School of Medicine, in St. Louis, MO, 1977. Dr. Deldin spent a few years practicing in parts of California and Oregon before moving to Los Banos and opening his practice here in the early 1980s.
Dr. D’s family practice became a fixture in the Los Banos community, serving multiple generations of families for decades. Loved by young and old alike, patients visiting Dr. D. might look forward to a silly chat with Donald Duck, a goofy dad joke, the most recent conspiracy theory, or some good old-fashioned political banter. Above all else, patients flocked through his welcoming doors for his compassionate and loving bedside manner, where they knew they would receive his generous support and encouragement, and exemplary care. He will be deeply missed by those he cared for with such loyalty, leaving a tremendous hole in our community, and our hearts.
Outside of his office, Michael was also a rescuer of critters, and was very dedicated to taking care of his animals. He cherished time working in his garden, landscaping, trail running, hiking, and being outdoors in general. His favorite thing in life was to sit on his balcony overlooking Estero Bay with a cup of coffee, watching the ocean, listening to the birds chirping and the rabbits rustling in the leaves.
Michael is survived by his son and daughter Jon-Michael Deldin of Everett, WA and Ellyse Deldin of Grand Canyon, AZ; wife Tami Deldin of Los Banos, CA; stepchildren Alexandra Kersthold of Atlanta, GA and Erin Sanderson (husband Brandon Sanderson), and grandchildren Ella and Liam Sanderson of Los Osos, CA; sister Lauren Deldin (Marty Kelly) of Fairfax, CA; niece Rebecca Lockwood of Seattle, WA and the countless children (and children at heart) of the Los Banos community that he served for nearly 40 years. He is predeceased by his parents Ethel and Anthony George Deldin, and his stepson Ryan Kersthold.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10am, Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, 1840 Center Ave., Los Banos, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Dr. Deldin to SPCA Monterey County-Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 3058, Monterey, CA, 93942-3058. https://www.spcamc.org/wildlife/ (Federal Tax ID# 94-1167409) or Horses for Heroes- New Mexico, Inc, P.O. Box 1882, Santa Fe, NM 87504 (Fed Tax ID# 27-1578535).
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to Tami and all Michael's family. God only takes the best first. He in a place of peace,love and pain free. This was the most wonderful man I have ever met in my life. He saved my daughter's life over and over again. He gave me the strenght to move forward with all of the horrible things I was told my daughter would never do. She is 30 years old and has a full life due to his care and advice. He gave everything he had to help the sick and even those who could not pay. We were blessed to have know him and his kindness for humans and his pets. God Bless you Michael:heart: please bless all of his family in their time of grief:innocent::innocent::innocent:"