Jedd Harris Green
Jedd Harris Green, MD died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 with his family by his side, after a short battle with lung cancer. A memorial will be held on July 10, 2019, at Clearlake United Methodist Church: 10 – 11A Visitation, 11 – 12P Service, 12 – 1:30P Reception, and there will be a 2PM Private (Family Only) Graveside Service. Dr. Green was born on March 21, 1934 at John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Melvin Harris Green & Irabel Dick Green, first wife Helga Foerster Green, son Jeffrey Green, sister Jane Pehnke, brother-in-law Lee Pehnke, and sister-in-law Jennie Torregrossa, CCVI, Incarnate Word. After growing up in Galveston, he earned a degree from Texas A&M (Class of ’55), and secured his MD from UTMB-Galveston (Class of ’58). He launched a successful Psychiatric practice in Pasadena, Texas and retired in 1995. During his career, he was Chief of Psychiatrics at Pasadena General Hospital & Pasadena Bayshore Hospital, and Medical Staff President. His medical association affiliations were numerous: Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical, UTMB Alumni, Texas Psychiatric, and Titus Harris. Dr. Green’s belief in God the Father, and his love for Texas A&M were core influences during his life. His association memberships included: St. Bernadette Carmeliters Club, Clear Lake United Methodist Church (55+ Better Club), Clear Lake Methodist Choir, St. Claire Catholic Church (he said he was Catholic on Saturday, and Methodist on Sunday), Texas A&M 12th Man, Texas A&M Former Students, Texas A&M Band, and Bay Area Aggie Club. He is survived by his wife Grace J. Torregrossa Green, his children Cy Harris Green (Connie) and Heidi Henderson (Scott), Susan L. Pedersen (Ed) and Christopher C. Whitaker (Magdalena). His Grandchildren Bernard Pedersen, Josephine Charlton, Jeffrey Henderson, Kathryn Henderson, Caroline Henderson, Noah Whitaker, Adam Whitaker, Jedd Green and three great grandchildren Emmett, Graham and Dane Charlton. Dr. Green grew up wade-fishing underneath the piers along the Galveston Seawall, and his love for Galveston Bay never languished. He left his children & grandchildren the gift of “fishing underneath the lights” at his Bay House pier, and his reflection will forever be seen in the waters of West Bay near Confederate Reef. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Clear Lake United Methodist Church Music Ministry C/O Jeff Weiss @ 16355 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062 AND/OR Bay Area Aggie Club C/O Walter Bell 2803 Timber Briar Cir Houston, TX 77059
jedd was one of my best friends we were in the same fraternity NU SIGNA NU while we both attended UTMB MEDICAL—-also we were both aggies,we will miss JEDD every day. GIG EM AGGIES
Words cannot express how much I will miss this generous; big heart, lovingly man. You were a joy to be around and I’m so lucky to share the Texas A&M traditions with you. I will miss you immensely Jedd Green. You will always be in my heart. Gig ‘Em Aggies!
Cathy and I enjoyed every minute we spent with Jedd and Grace.
What a remarkable man Jedd was, and what a great couple Jedd and Grace were. I immediately connected with both because they grew up in my home town, Galveston. They knew many of my family members and friends from the areas. I loved to hear Jedd’s stories about his experiences in Galveston, how his professional career started. his railroad car collection, and getting and talking about his beloved Texas A&M. Yes, We’ll miss you old friend Jedd for many reasons.
Joe Marullo
So very sorry for your loss aunt Gracie & aunt Suzy. I just found out. The picture is exactly how I remember him. May he rest in peace. ✝
I knew the Green family as Jeff was my best friend when I lived in Pasadena on mize road from 1965-1977. Didn’t know Mr. Jedd much as I was a child but i remember being welcomed by Mrs. Helga (RIP), Cy, super tall!!, and Heidi, super beautiful OMG! And my best friend Jeffrey, (RIP) one of my best childhood friends. If anyone who may read this post and have any contact with Heidi or Cy. Please tell them that Scott Nicholson says sorry for your losses.
I was very fortunate to make contact with my cousin Jedd Green in 2017. I sent him a photo of his Mom and Dad when they were young and newly married. This brought joy to his heart and he hunted me down to make contact and gave me a wonderful ‘thank you.’ In 2018 I visited Jedd and Gracie (alias GiGI, went to Ball Hi with her) and caught up with old times. Also Jedd made a special trip to Galveston, Texas for my Father’s wake in 2000 which I appreciated. If I remember correctly, he was declared 4F at his draft physical due to Jedd having only one eye; however, the minute he became Doctor Jedd Harris Green he was reclassified as 1A. Rested in peace cousin Jedd.
I never knew Dr. Jedd Green, yet since Gracie Torregrossa seemed to have loved him, THAT’S GOOD ENOUGH for me…