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Gray, Dr. C. Lucien, 91, passed away September 24, 2013. He was born Nov 11, 1921 in McPherson, KS to Betty Marie Gray and C. Lucien Gray. Dr. C. Lucien Gray graduated from Kansas University and Kansas University Medical School. He interned in Syracuse, New York. Upon completion he was highly recommended and accepted into prestigious Iowa University. Dr. Gray served as a Captain and medical doctor in World War II stationed at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He began his illustrious career as an ear, nose and throat surgeon and practitioner in Wichita, KS in 1948. Over his long career he was noted for inventing several medical tools. For decades he made house calls to his patient's homes. He practiced medicine for 42 years until his retirement in 1990 at the age of 78. Dr. Gray taught his children to love, appreciate and protect nature. He loved teaching them to shoot, hunt, fish, water ski and to enjoy the great outdoors. He volunteered many years for the YMCA selling Christmas trees. Dr. Gray had four children by his first wife, Katherine Green Gray (deceased 1990); C. Lucien Gray, III (deceased 2010), Dorothy Gray (Wichita), Mark Gray (Overland Park, KS) and John Gray (Paola, KS). In 1971, he married Betty Marie Arnold and they moved to Valley Center, KS. He is survived by his wife, Betty Gray (Valley Center, KS), her son, Mark Arnold (Wichita), six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Dr Gray was my Dr for many years. I was sad to see him go. Rest in piece Dr Gray.
Wanda Martin
September 22, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Randy Spencer
October 4, 2013
So Sorry to hear of your Loss.
Susan Newman Herndon
October 1, 2013
Dorothy,
I wanted you to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I know you were an amazing daughter and healer for him. I have so much gratitude for being a witness to your devotion to him. Love and Prayers to you and your family.
Lee Mattingly
September 30, 2013
Mark and Family,
So sorry to hear for your loss. I believe he was my father's doctor and my grandparents always thought a lot of him...he was one who could relate to people. Take care and God Bless you for all the help you gave him and your mom.
The Stroots
September 30, 2013
He was a good doctor and a very nice man.
Gary Wiles
September 27, 2013
Mark and family I am very sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
caig boyer
September 27, 2013
I often wondered about where he was. Dr Gray was my ear, nose & throat DR. Dr Gray gave me allergy shots & I never cought colds. Again Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. May god bless you and your family.
Wanda Martin
Wanda Martin
September 27, 2013
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