Homer Glenn McClintock

1917 - 2017

Homer was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were Glenn Roy McClintock and Alma McClintock. He was the eldest with two brothers, Floyd and Jack. Although the great depression caused serious financial pressure on the family, Homer was able to attend college and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, both undergraduate and medical school. Homer was a commissioned Naval doctor during World War II, spending four years in the service. He was stationed in the South Pacific, specifically in the Mariana Islands. After the war, Homer completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and neurological training at the University of Michigan. At the age of 34, Homer entered private practice as a neurosurgeon. After 1 1/2 years practice in Pittsburgh, Homer moved his family to Denver in 1952. During the next 40 years, He spent the majority of his surgery practice at Presbyterian Hospital. In 1968 Homer spent a year in Switzerland with his family in 1968, learning the use of high magnification with the operating microscope. He was one of the first neurosurgeons to become proficient in micro neurosurgery and brought this advanced technique to Denver. During his career, Homer was active in many regional and national neurological associations. He was the first President and a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Neurological Society. Homer was an avid and accomplished golfer. Although not playing golf until high school, he lettered in both golf and hockey at the University of Pittsburgh. Homer became a member of Cherry Hills in 1953 and served as President in 1963, 1964 and 1977. He served on the Board of the Colorado Golf Association from 1965-1982. During his tenure, he helped establish the Eisenhower Scholarship Program at the University of Colorado. This program was merged with the Western Golf Association and is now the Evans Scholars. In 1977, Homer was honored to receive a lifetime membership in the Colorado Professional Golf Association. In 2016, the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame honored Homer with a lifetime achievement award. Homer and his wife, Priscilla, had four children; Richard, Jeffrey, Susan and Mark. In 1998 Homer and Shirley Peterson were married. Homer is survived by his wife Shirley, his four children, their spouses, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren along with step sons, David and Dr. Daniel Peterson and their families. As well as brother Jack and his extended family. Homer was a very special man in the lives of so many friends and family. He was humble, compassionate, possessed a wonderful sense of humor and above all, he was a true gentleman. A celebration of life will be held Friday, November 3, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church followed by a reception at Cherry Hills Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Evans Scholars Foundation c/o Colorado Golf Association, 5990 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., #102, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.