Dr. Donald Lee Fylstra

Dr. Donald Lee Fylstra, 72, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Elizabeth Fylstra, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 3, 2022. Dr. Fylstra's Funeral Service will be in the Chapel at Seacoast Church - 750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 4:00pm. The family will receive friends at 3:30pm before the service. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. 

Dr. Fylstra was born September 20, 1950 in Bennettsville, South Carolina, son of the late Henry Donald Fylstra and the late Margie Spears Fylstra. Dr. Fylstra graduated with distinction from Purdue University in 1972, and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1976. Afterwards, he proudly served as a flight surgeon in the United States Army at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii, and then went on to complete his residency training at West Virginia University. He began his accomplished career as an OB/GYN in Loris, SC, where he practiced for 9 years. In 1991, he joined the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he continued to practice medicine and teach as a full Professor. He was known for his surgical excellence, mentorship, and dedication to his patients. When he retired in October 2019, he earned the title of Professor Emeritus. 

He will be remembered for his delight in fine food and wine, enjoyment of travel, strong Christian faith, and love for his family.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters, Dr. Leigh Fylstra Blalock (Wes) and Lauren Elizabeth Mullins (Trent); four grandchildren, Teddy Blalock, Millie  Blalock, Marley Mullins, and Dewey Mullins III; brother, Bill Fylstra of Homosassa, FL; sister, Kay Pope of Sunset Beach, NC; and his beloved Doberman, Augie. 

Memorials may be made to the MUSC Foundation - Obstetrics and Gynecology Support (Fund 04236). 

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.