Remembering Dr. Simon E. Beltran: A Lifetime of Dedication and Service
Dr. Simon E. Beltran, a respected emergency room physician and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, after a courageous four-month battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Born on May 11, 1948, in the Panama Canal Zone, Dr. Beltran spent his life serving others, from his early years as a surgeon in Panama to his later years as a dedicated clinician at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He was known for his unwavering commitment to his patients, his family, and his community.
Key Takeaways:
- Dr. Simon E. Beltran was a highly respected emergency room physician with over 30 years of clinical experience, spending the last 20 years of his career at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
- He was a devoted husband of 42 years to Dr. Mercedes Delgado and a proud father of three daughters, Carla Rose York, Victoria Mercedes Beltran, and three granddaughters, Charlotte, Samantha, and Anna.
- Dr. Beltran was a firm believer in hard work, education, and doing everything to the best of one's ability, and his most proud accomplishment was his family.
- He spent his free time exercising, traveling, and watching movies, and was known for his humor, including his signature dad jokes and movie quotes.
- Dr. Beltran will be remembered for his impeccable hair, his love of new technology, and his dedication to his patients and community.
- He is survived by his family, including his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and granddaughters, as well as his nieces and nephews.
- In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Dr. Beltran's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Statistics:
- 42-year marriage to Dr. Mercedes Delgado
- Over 30 years of clinical experience as an emergency room physician
- 20 years spent at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta
- 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters
- 42-year-old at the time of passing
Sources:
- Family obituary and tribute to Dr. Simon E. Beltran.