Died September 26, 2021
Sven C. Markoff ’58 was born in Los Angeles and passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 26, 2021, in San Luis Obispo at age 91. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1958 and subsequently practiced general medicine and surgery in Visalia until 1974, when he moved his family to Tennessee in order to do an ophthalmology residency. After completing his residency there, they moved back to Visalia where he practiced ophthalmology for many years. He was a lifelong active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and his retirement years were happily spent in San Luis Obispo. Outside of his family, his greatest enjoyment was traveling. He lived a full life as a wonderful husband, father, and physician. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane; three children, David D. Markoff ’86 (Tricia), Debra SD ’87, and Arne (Holly); and by five grandchildren.