In Memoriam

IN MEMORIAM — DR. GARY J. NEWMAN

Dr. Gary J. Newman passed away December 2, 2006. He was born August 14, 1940 in Topeka, Kan. Gary leaves his loving wife Wanda; two sons: Jon, and his wife, Linda, and Todd, and his wife, Mary; and three grandchildren: Lolly, Ivy and Theodore.

A selfless man of limitless compassion, Gary gave of himself and expected nothing in return. Above all, he loved his family. “His life was gentle, and the elements of nature so mix'd in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’” William Shakespeare.

A graduate of Washburn University in Topeka, Dr. Newman received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1966. Dr. Newman practiced dentistry in Topeka for over 40 years, and was a cattle rancher for many years. He belonged to the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentists. A member of the Topeka and Kansas Dental Associations and the American Dental Association, he served as president of the Topeka Dental Association and held all offices of the Kansas Dental Association, including president. He was awarded many honors, including the Man of the Year award by the KDA. Dr. Newman served in various positions in the American Dental Association, including the ADA Board of Trustees, and represented the KDA as a delegate to the ADA for 14 years. He served as president of the UMKC Dental School Alumni Association in 2002, and currently served as chairman of the Rinehart Foundation. Dr. Newman was past-president of Topeka Friends of the Zoo and donated his time to provide dental work for zoo animals. He belonged to St. David's Episcopal Church and served on its Vestry.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Newman; his mother, Lydia Newman, and his stepmother, Thelma Newman. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, at Grace Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UMKC School of Dentistry Rinehart Foundation, 650 E. 25th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64108. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.

(Adapted from the article published in the Kansas City Star, 12/4/2006)

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Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jack Spencer Moore, DDS ’50
Austin, Texas

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San Antonio, Texas

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Roland F Kimball, DDS ’53
Springfield, Mo.

Eric Motley, DDS ’53
Oklahoma City, Okla.

Paul Dutton, DDS ’56
Littleton, Colo.

Charles F Vieth, Jr., DDS ’56
Blue Springs, Mo.

Paul S Hoe, DDS ’58
Honolulu, Hawaii

Charles (Sam) Kemper, DDS ’58
Springfield, Mo.

Robert Owens, DDS ’58
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Edward Mosby, DDS ’60
Kansas City, Mo.

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San Antonio, TX

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Wichita, KS

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