ISGUR o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-22 published
BERGSAGEL,
Daniel
Egil, CM, MD, D.Phil
(April 25, 1925-October 20, 2007)
Passed away peacefully at Mount Sinai Hospital after a brief
illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce (née
SIGURDSON)
brother John, sister Marion
TWYMAN; daughter Karin; sons Paul,
John, Leif; grandchildren Bram and Ben
ISGUR, Parker, Davis,
Caroline, Matteo, and Marco. Danny attended Outlook College and
Camrose Lutheran College before obtaining his medical degree
from the University of Manitoba. After pursuing training in internal
medicine and hematology under Doctor Max Wintrobe at the University
of Utah, he completed his D.Phil at Oxford University. He began
his career in hematology at the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston,
becoming a pioneer in medical oncology, and world renowned for
developing the first effective treatment for multiple myeloma.
He was physician-in-chief at the Princess Margaret Hospital from
1964 to 1991. He remained active in myeloma research even in
retirement. He was an Emeritus Professor of the University of
Toronto and Member of the Order of Canada. He loved his work
but was also a 'bon vivant' and equally loved to entertain, sing,
travel and visit family and Friends. A funeral service will be
held at Saint Ansgar Lutheran Church, 1498 Avenue Road, North
York on Wednesday, October 24 at 2: 00 p.m. Reception to follow
at home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation. Images of his life can be seen,
and notes and comments shared at www.daniel_bergsagel.legacy.com
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