Dr. Gary J. Newman passed away 12/2/06. He was born 8/14/40 in Topeka, Kansas. 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. Dr. Newman graduated from Washburn University and the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. Dr. Newman practiced dentistry in Topeka for over 40 years. Dr. Newman was a member of the Topeka and Kansas Dental Associations, and the American Dental Association. He belonged to the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentists. During his career, he served as President of the Topeka Dental Association and held all offices of the Kansas Dental Association, including President. Dr. Newman represented the KDA as a delegate to the American Dental Association for 14 years. 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. He was recently President of the UMKC Dental School Alumni Association 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. Gary was also a cattle rancher for many years. He belonged to St. David's Episcopal Church, having served previously on the Vestry.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Newman, his mother Lydia Newman and his stepmother Thelma Newman.
Gary was a selfless man of limitless compassion, who 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.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday December 5th at Grace Cathedral. Dr. Newman will lie in state at the Penwell-Gable Funeral Home Mid-Town Chapel Monday December 4, after 1:00 p.m. and the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rinehart Foundation at 650 East 25th, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.