FRANK TANOOS

FRANK TANOOS, D.D.S., 90, of Houston, died Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Dr. Tanoos was born October 31, 2010, in Bayou Goula, Louisiana to Ellis Tanoos and Elizabeth Beatrous Tanoos who preceded him in death as well as wife Josephine Dunaway Tanoos, brothers Ernest and Joseph and sister Dorothy Dunaway Tanoos.Dr. Tanoos is survived by his son: Tom Neil Tanoos; daughter: Toni Karen Tanoos; three grandsons: Sean, Jonathan and Andrew Tanoos; brother: George Tanoos and wife Verna; sisters: Marion Tanoos Callahan and Gloria Tanoos George and numerous nieces and nephews.Dr. Tanoos is also survived by his devoted wife of 30 years Carol Thacker Tanoos; stepdaughter: Alisa C. Bowen; stepson: Jack L. Brock and wife Tammy and eight step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.Dr. Tanoos graduated from White Castle High School, Louisiana State University and the University of Texas Dental School. Following graduation, he opened his dental practice in White Castle, Louisiana for one year but his UT dental school fraternity brothers soon talked him into coming to Houston to practice. Dr. Tanoos practiced Dentistry in Jacinto City, Texas for 40 years until his retirement in 1985. After his service in the United States Army as Captain, Frank returned to Houston to his wife Josephine Tanoos and two young children, Tom and Toni Karen where he continued practicing dentistry until his retirement.His success in professional life was complemented by his contributions to community and his commitment to his family. He was active in professional, civic and religious circles, Woodforest Civic Association Board, Haden Road CAP, and Lifetime member of Texas Dental Association. Throughout his life Frank served his God in various ways helping raise funds to build Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Galena Park, Texas, and was a founding member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, where he served on many organizations within the church such as St. Vincent de Paul, Mary's Kitchen, presenter of Mass, raised funds for Mary's Kitchen and Knights of Columbus. After Dr. Tanoos retired in 1985, he and Carol loved traveling abroad, fine dining and cooking the cuisines of Southern Louisiana to his Lebanese heritage. Frank received great pleasure in keeping his yard blooming with flowers throughout his retirement.A visitation with the family will be on Sunday, November 21, 2010, from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Advantage Howard-Glendale Funeral Home, 1015 Federal Road, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 P.M.Funeral Mass will be on Monday, November 22, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of St. Andrew Catholic Church, 827 Sheldon Road, with Father Christopher Shackelford officiating.Rite of committal will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.