Category: Tributes

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Dobson and my prayers go out to dear Shirley and his family. That said, no one could deserve more the words “well done, good and faithful servant”. He truly was a godly man who was most instrumental in the lives of the unborn and the family in general. I raised my girls with him over 40 years ago and continued to listen to him and read his books through all those years. What a giant in the Christian community. He will be very much missed. Enjoy your time with our Savior, Dr. Dobson…until we meet in person at the great reunion.

Angela

I am thankful for Dr. Dobson’s lifetime of dedication to upholding biblical principles. I think we are all recipients of his hard work. I learned so much through his radio programs. I will miss his comforting voice on the radio. I pray for those continuing the ministry work. And of course my heart and prayers go out to Miss Shirley and his family. I’m very sorry for your loss. I can’t help but imagine how wonderful it is for him in heaven though! Blessings to you. 💛

Margo

What an asset heaven has received. My wife and I raised our 2 daughters with a tremendous amount of assistance from Doctor Dobson and the Focus on the Family staff. I never met him personally but I feel I knew him very well. His loving, caring spirit was such a blessing, he will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our sincere prayers and condolences to the family.

Brian & Rhoda Marr

I lost my mom at 14 and got married at 17 to my youth group sweetheart. Dr. Dobson was my constant mentor in my marriage and raising of three children. We’ve been married 45 years and have 3 godly children married to godly spouses and 9 grandchildren being raised in the faith. Thank you Dr. Dobson!

Cathy

Dr Dobson’s books and radio broadcasts in the 1980s helped to guide me and direct my children in the true ways of Christ. Wise words I know were directed by the Holy Spirit and Dr. Dobson had me looking to scripture countless times which grew a deeper yearning for biblical revelation. Thank you LORD Almighty for giving my generation this Godly man. I pray his family and those he loved be at peace. He’s all yours now!

Deborah

Dr. Dobson was really a gift from God. He was father to generations, at a time when many homes had no father. He always spoke God’s Truth and Wisdom “in love.” So happy that he’s entered into his rest. Praying comfort and encouragement for Shirley and family, plus all of those who ate at his table. 🙏

Jeffrey

Dr. Dobson made a profound impact on my life and my family’s lives. I listened to many radio broadcasts about homeschooling — I especially enjoyed his interview with Dr. Raymond & Dorothy Moore. In 1988, I started homeschooling and will finish with my last child this year of 2025/26. And, all but one of my grandchildren are currently being homeschooled. As a young mother I looked forward every day to Focus on the Family. Dr. Dobson’s voice was so familiar to me. He was both a comfort and an inspiration. I praise God for Dr. Dobson and the tremendous influence he has had on the very fabric of hundreds of thousands — maybe millions — of lives. It has been an honor to “know” him!!

Sherry

Heartbreaking to hear this news. He was a bulwark against a culture that is lost to hedonism. What Dr. Dobson taught for so long is literally the underpinning of what a successful society looks like. There are many celebrating this loss today. I remember when Jerry Falwell passed, and the same crowd celebrated then. Dr. Dobson spoke of this on his program with true love and empathy. His example serves as the way Christ would approach the same folks — “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.” Prayer for his family. May Dr. Dobson rest in peace with Christ. I look forward to the day in glory when I can thank him for the advice and encouragement he provided me for a plethora of situations over the years.

Nathan

I began listening to Dr. Dobson in 1977 while stationed at Edwards AFB, CA. My first daughter was born in 1979. No man has been more influential than Dr. Dobson in teaching me the way to be a Christian husband and father. He was instrumental in the way we raised our three daughters. Many a times during my Air Force career I took my lunch out to the car so I could listen to the Dr. Dobson daily talk program. I did this for years. I learned so much and the Holy Spirit inspired me in many ways during those ‘sessions’ I had in my car with Dr. Dobson. I served a number of assignments in Colorado Springs and was privileged to be in attendance at the grand opening of the Focus on the Family campus. I will not forget that. I will miss knowing he is still on the Earth with us, but know he has heard those words ‘well done faithful servant. Well done.’ Jim, I will miss you but know I will see you, and get to meet you in person, when my time is up on this Earth. Thank you for all you did for me and for my family. My grown children and their families are still being influenced by your legacy even today.

Colonel (USAF, Ret) Jon Hall

I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful warrior in the faith. My sincere sympathies go out to the Dobson family. I have loved Dr. Dobson’s books and radio broadcasts as well as his resource library for years. As a therapist myself for over 20 years, I frequently refer others to his books and resources for further guidance. When I used to work in the public school system, I was always advising parents to consult his books on raising children. They are staples in my professional resource library to this day. Thank you, Dr. Dobson, for giving me such rich resources to help others based on God’s Word and wisdom. You will be deeply missed, but I’m looking forward to our meeting in Heaven one day so I can thank you personally!

Angela