June 2, 1939 – October 1, 2025

Ira Dubinsky, PhD, fitness fan, nature buff, symphony lover, and car enthusiast, who helped many overcome their fears and phobias in his psychology practice, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 1, 2025, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He had an exacting eye for detail, never met a Patagonia jacket he didn’t like, and drew great satisfaction from helping others in his work and in his life. Over the course of 86 years, he had great passion for various modes of transport – fast cars, running shoes, bicycle wheels, snowshoes among them – he never quite stopped moving or caring.

Ira was born on June 2, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Melvin and Harriette (Greenberg) Dubinsky. In his first career, he worked for his family’s real estate company before finding his true calling as a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders. His wife until his death, Lynn (Conrad) Dubinsky, whom he met in graduate school and married in 1978, joined him in practice first in St. Louis, Missouri and then in semi-retirement in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. His lifelong dream of living in the West finally realized, he and Lynn found fulfillment in enjoying the outdoors, sharing special time with dear friends, and continuing to offer their services to many for low or no fee, taking pleasure in just making a difference.

Many folks might remember Ira for his love of fast cars, catching glimpses of him zooming around in his World Rally Cup blue Subaru WRX STI. Others might remember him as the man in bright red cycling gear, cranking his beloved Time bike up steep mountain roads. Still others might have seen him skiing or hiking or just getting his steps in every day. Ira was a health advocate and shared his wisdom with everyone in earshot. Most importantly, Ira increasingly tried hard to be good to people, to appreciate each moment, and to live life fully; all who met him could feel his generosity of spirit.

Ira loved his clinical practice, but his love of family was preeminent. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by daughter Elizabeth (Dubinsky) Daoust and her husband Mark Daoust of Orinda, California, and daughter Emily Dubinsky and her partner, George Eliades of Cambridge, Massachusetts. He leaves three granddaughters: Lucy, Annie, and Phoebe. He also leaves a sister, Sunny (Dubinsky) Pervil and husband Alan Pervil of St. Louis, Missouri, multiple nieces and nephews, and their children.

A small hybrid memorial service will be held in Orinda, California in early November.

Donations may be made in memory of Ira to the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra or Northwest Colorado Health.

https://steamboatorchestra.kindful.com/

https://northwestcoloradohealth.org/what_you_can_do/donate/donate-today.html