Comments on: Obituary: Westbanker Dr. Robert Davidson Marion dies at 57

By: Anna Mathias

Anna Mathias — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:52:14 +0000

“Doc” was such an important friend to me and Charles. We loved him for his wisdom and his unbeatable sense of humour. We always left his care feeling renewed physically and spiritually.We were hoping to see him when we’ll be in Austin later this month. We shall miss him enormously.

By: Joan McGuire

Joan McGuire — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:36:16 +0000

My son Peter and I feel so sad that such a wonderful man has died. We both went to see Robert many years ago, and he was kind, gentle and always had a twinkle in his eyes. I was struggling financially in those days but he always managed to welcome us in his practice and never made us feel any less worthy because of our financial situation. He treated everyone with the same welcoming spirit and truly was a healer. Some people really make a difference in others lives…and Robert was one of those people.

By: Sue Dewey

Sue Dewey — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:26:54 +0000

I am so devastated to learn of Dr. Marion’s passing. My family and I have been patients of his for the last 10 years. I can’t imagine ever getting another acupuncture treatment without hearing one of a thousand of his entertaining stories. He was larger than life! You couldn’t help but want to be around him. He made you feel like you were the most important person in the world. No matter how you felt when you walked into the office, you always felt like a million bucks walking out. He’s irreplaceable, and the world is a much better place because he was here. I will be forever grateful to him for bringing health and vitality back into my life, for I would not have found it without him.

God Bless You, Dr. Marion. You will be in our hearts forever.

By: Stephen Laurent

Stephen Laurent — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:12:23 +0000

I have always and forever will refer to him as Doctor Marion. He healed my body and my spirit on countless occasions over the 16 or so years that it was my honor to know him. Yesterday, my daughter was complaining of a back pain brought on by a fender-bender. I told her, as I have told many people over the years, “Call Doctor Marion. He’ll fix you!” She called me back in tears with the news of Doctor Marion’s passing. I am stunned and shocked. I know there will be others who will treat me in the future – But – I find it hard to imagine that there will ever be another who can “Fix Me” like he did. To say he will be missed is simply not enough – A hole has been left in my life and my heart – Normally when I feel like this I go to see Doctor Marion. All I had to hear was him say,”Just relax and we’ll get you fixed up Daddio” and EVERYTHING was better- As so many others can truly say I say now – My life was BETTER with him in it – as was the world – No, I’m afraid, “He will be missed” is just not gonna cover it!

By: Robert Donnan

Robert Donnan — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:58:17 +0000

Robert was one of the best storytellers I have ever known, even though it probably never occurred to him to think of himself that way. He just enjoyed transmitting his own sense of the immense joy and infinite magic that he found in the world. Men and women alike delighted in his company. No one ever laughed so hard way down deep in their belly as you did when in the good company of Robert Marion. He was a gifted healer, a great friend, and we all will miss him deeply.

By: Emily Wheatley Pease

Emily Wheatley Pease — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:42:58 +0000

A memory of Bobby: riding on a country road outside Chapel Hill at night, Bobby driving. A full moon. He cuts the headlights and we ride by the light of the moon. He says, “Isn’t it something?”

By: John McElhenney

John McElhenney — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:14:45 +0000

A small statement and song for my spiritual brother Robert.

http://bit.ly/brother-robert

Blessings all.

By: Eduardo Longoria

Eduardo Longoria — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:35:07 +0000

Robert has been a light in my life for decades. I will miss his physical presence more than I can say. He contributed to Casa de Luz, Center for Integral Studies, constantly by sending his patients and serving as a valuable guide. Robert touched me in so many ways. I’ll also miss my regular visits to the clinic where I experienced nirvana. I’m deeply saddened that I won’t be able to connect with him as before. All my love to Luke, Noah and Joe. Although you probably don’t remember me, you are unforgettable.
Wayo

By: Carole (Tharp) Marcum

Carole (Tharp) Marcum — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:41:52 +0000

I have known Bobby since we carpooled together in the first grade. Everybody loved him for as long as I can remember. We had lots of fun, especially at AG and Myers Park High School. He and I had just reconnected recently and he was the same as always in his e-mails….funny, kind, sympathetic, and helpful. He will always be remembered for those traits and will be greatly missed by those of us whose lives he touched.