Jack D. Honaker, MD's Obituary
Jack D. Honaker, M.D. Dr. Jack Dennis Honaker, MD, was born February 11, 1928 in Shawnee, Ok to Ottis D. & Goldie Honaker. Jack passed away March 13, 2012 in Tulsa, Ok. Jack graduated from Webster High School, Tulsa, Ok in 1946. His membership in professional and honorary organizations included: Awarded M.D. Degree, 1953; Tillman County Medical Society; Oklahoma State Medical Society; American Medical Association; American Board of Family Practice Jack's community Service & Activities included: Private practice of Medicine, Frederick. Okla. 1956-1988; Elder and Adult Sunday School Teacher, Presbyterian Church- Member of Building Committee 1st. Presbyterian Church Claremore, Okla., completed a Family Life Center Director County Emergency Medical System His Local, State and National Activities included: Co-owner Hallmark Villa Nursing Home, Frederick, Okla. 1966-1973; Rancher, Dairyman and Registered Holstein Breeder Medical Officer (Captain) USAF 1954-56, Assistant Base Surgeon, Officer In charge of pharmacy, Officer in charge of Physical Therapy, Officer in charge of Radiology Jack's Professional and/or Volunteer Positions Held included: Chief of Staff, Tillman County Hospital 1966-1987; Chief of Obstetrics Tillman County Hospital; Member of Board of Trustee Tillman Hospital 20 + yrs. County Medical Examiner 1972-1987; Medical Director of County Health Dept. 1960-1976 Federal Aviation Medical Examiner Special Awards and Honors Jack received include: Awarded full scholarship to Texas Military College 1946-48; Awarded Presidents Medal for Outstanding Cadet 1948; Physician Recognition Award-1981-from American Medical Society; Good Neighbor Award 1989 from Tillman County Pioneer Senior Citizen Club; Century Member Boy Scouts of America; Life Member Daniel Webster High School Alumni Foundation. “Following retirement in November, 1987, my wife, a registered nurse, and I spent the next 6 years doing volunteer Medical Mission work. We worked with 14 different cultures, traveling to Taiwan, Kenya, East Africa, Point Barrow, Alaska, South Dakota, Fiji, Somoa, Tonga and Mexico. We paid our own transportation, paid our room and board, and donated our work. In 1992 my wife and I established the Honaker Foundation, a tax free foundation to promote mission work and further education by granting Educational Scholarships to High School Seniors. The single most important thing I have accomplished since graduating from Webster is being married to Frances for 63 years. Without whose full support none of the above would have been accomplished. For 40 years I had a mistress, “MEDICINE”, and spent many evenings, nights, week-ends and holidays away from home. She never once complained about suppers not eaten or her lack of help raising three beautiful and successful children. It is she that deserves any and all accolades.” Jack is survived by wife, Frances Honaker; Sons & Daughter-In-Laws, Richard & Darlene Honaker of Ellicott, MD, Michael & Jan Honaker of Tulsa, Ok, ; Daughter Debra Pool of Plano, Tx; Grandsons, Matthew & Rebecca Honaker of Baltimore, MD, James Honaker of Los Angeles, Ca., Ben Honaker of Little Rock, Ar., Thomas Pool of Lubbock, Tx., Michael Pool of Allen, Tx; Sister, Sue & Bill Roberson of Plano, Tx,; Brother, Jim & Ann Honaker of Arlington, Tx; Numerous Nieces and Nephews In lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to University of Oklahoma School of Medicine, Oklahoma City, or Diabetes Association. Visitation will be 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 15th, Floral Haven Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be 3:00 pm, Friday, March 16th, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Ok. A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date.
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