Robert S. Ely, M.D. was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 29th of December 1921. He received his master of science and doctor of medicine degrees at the University of Minnesota in 1946. He served as a medical officer with the United States Navy in China at the close of WWII. Dr. Ely returned to Salt Lake City in 1959, and opened a private practice of pediatrics, in which he remained active until the time of his death, March 5th, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Joy, two sons, and one daughter. His daughter, Robyn, and his brother Bill preceeded him in death. Robert was a wonderful, caring, and compassionate doctor, and his patients loved him. He will never be forgotten by his family and friends who love and miss him deeply.
Robert S. Ely, M.D. was born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, on the 29th of December 1921. He received his master of science and doctor of medicine degrees at the University of Minnesota in 1946. He served as a medical officer with the United States Navy in China at the close of WWII. Dr. Ely returned to Salt Lake City in 1959, and opened a private practice of pediatrics, in which he remained active until the time of his death, March 5th, 1987. He is survived by his wife, Joy, two sons, and one daughter. His daughter, Robyn, and his brother Bill preceeded him in death. Robert was a wonderful, caring, and compassionate doctor, and his patients loved him. He will never be forgotten by his family and friends who love and miss him deeply.
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