Massoud Mir Shahidi, M.D., age 86, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at his home in Bonita Springs, Fla., from complications of pneumonia. A gathering of friends and family will be on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from Noon until 2 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, followed by burial at Ames Municipal Cemetery,
Dr. Shahidi was born Dec. 21, 1926 in Mashhad, Iran. He received his medical degree at the University of Tehran and moved to the United States in 1959. His ophthalmology residency was at Tulane University, New Orleans, and he practiced at McFarland Clinic in Ames from 1968 until 1987, until his retirement. He holds Emeritus Staff membership in Mary Greeley Medical Center. He was a Fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons and also a member of American Medical Association and the Iowa Medical Society. Other associations include Arcadia Lodge 249, A.F. & A.M. of Ames, Yorkrite of Ames, and Rotary International.
He married Christine Kowalski in Dec. 1961, and they have one son, Robert (Noel) Shahidi,of Ames; and three grandsons, Toran, Tavan and Tynan Shahidi; and a step-daughter ,Cynthia (Rene) Rowe, of Mooresville, N.C.
In December, 1984, Massoud married Maria Magnabosco. he has a step-daughter, Kandis (Ernie) Miller; and granddaughter, Madeline Reed, of Louisville, Ken.
He is also survived by a sister, Monir Mir Shahidi, of Tehran, Iran.
Massoud has been an avid mountain climber, marathon runner and sports enthusiast.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to any chosen charity.
On-line condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Dear Maria,
Lori and I are so sorry to have missed the gathering of friends and family on Tuesday 01/15/2013 as we were not informed until that evening.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We are so grateful for times spent with you in Naples.
If there is anything we can do to help you please let us know.
Best wishes and much love
Ken & Lori Fawcett
Maria,
I was so sorry to hear about Massoud and so wish I could be there today to express my sympathy to you in person. He was my doctor as well as the husband of one of my dear Brunnier colleagues, and I have never forgotten the great care he gave me. May peace touch your heart today as you say good-bye to such a special man.
Dear Maria,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss and wishes to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Dr.Shahidi was a wonderful man and we were blessed to know him.
with all of our sympathy
My sincere condolences are with you all at this sad time.
I don't really remember a time in my life when I didn't know Massoud. We all adored him, and his friendship with our father and our family will always be held close in my heart.
Dear Doctor: Thank you for so many fond memories, for lifelong friendship... for dubbing me 'Princess' (because Selin was the 'Queen'!), for holding my little hand as I pointed out which of mom's hor d'oeuvres contained pork, for the purse at my high school graduation, for the beautiful painted Persian leather box you gave me at my university graduation (I still keep my important things there) ... for your ophthalmoscope /otoscope when you'd retired, and I went off to study a new career in medicine -- just after my Dad had just passed away ... You were always there for us!
I wish I'd had one last hug, and kiss on my forehead with your blessing, and the chance to thank you. You are loved, and touched our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.
Never more will the wind
Cherish you again,
Never more will the rain.
Never more
Shall we find you bright
In the snow and wind.
The snow is melted,
The snow is gone,
And you are flown.
Like a bird out of our hand,
Like a light out of our heart,
You are gone!
Bon voyage, Massoud. Our thoughts are with your beloved wife, Maria, and your family.
Love,
Leslie and Chris Branda
I hold many fond memories of Dr Shahidi and his family.
From a memorable family vacation to the western states as a youngster, and many ISU games with the good doctor and son Robert, to many shared family gatherings where kind words and laughs were readily exchanged. I remember dining at Chez Cristine down in campus town, and Maria's steaks on the grill were excellent.
Dr Shahidi was a highly respected colleague of my father and a dear friend to all of our family. He will be missed. Thoughts are with Robert, and dear Maria, and all who held him dear. Rest in Peace, Dr. Shahidi.
I have so many great memories of Dr. Shahidi. He was a great ophthalmologist, a world citizen, who led a very full life. My sympathy to the Maria, Robert and the entire family.
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