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Clarence Whiteside Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Whiteside and his children, Richard Hughes and his wife Stephanie, Kevin Whiteside and his wife Kateri, Karen Diane Whiteside, Keith Whiteside and his wife Kathie and Tamara Hoiby and her husband Patrick. He is also survived by Fourteen Grandchildren and two Great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death his parents, Clarence King Whiteside, Sr., and Lizzie Belle Clements Whiteside, and by two younger brothers, William Henry Whiteside and Robert Paul Whiteside
Attended Lubbock High School, Texas Tech University and U.T. Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and graduated in the class of 1959.
In June 1960 he entered the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps with the rank of captain. During the following years he served as a flight surgeon at medical facilities at Dow AFB, Maine; RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, U.K.; and RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, U.K., the latter as dispensary commander.
In August 1965 he returned to the United States for a pediatrics residency at Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
After completing his residency in 1968, he was assigned to the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General at Andrews AFB in Washington, D.C., which gave him an opportunity to serve as medical support personnel during some of the Apollo flights. Subsequent assignments were as hospital commander at Reese AFB, Lubbock, Texas; a member of the USAF Inspector General's team at Norton AFB, San Bernardino, California; and hospital commander at Yokota AFB, Japan. At this point in his career he had attained the rank of colonel and, upon rotating back to the U.S., was assigned to Fairchild AFB in Medical Lake, Washington, as hospital commander. Col. Whiteside retired from military service in 1983. After retirement from his service he started a private practice in Lubbock, TX for over 20 years.
Burial will take place at Washington State National Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA with full military honors at a later date.
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Nicole Coulton
February 23, 2019
Dear Pam & Family,
We are so sorry To know of Dr. Whitesides passing. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. He was a great family friend as you are.
Much Love,
Nicole (Renault), Ally & Allan Coulton
February 16, 2019
Dear Mrs Whiteside and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr Whiteside. He was the pediatrician for both of our daughters and the most caring physician we ever had. We have many wonderful memories and stories of our visits with him, including calls in the middle of night and him saying "can you bring her over right now", and yes, Mrs Whiteside was up with him to offer young parents words of encouragement and offer us something to eat or drink.
I thank God for sending us to Dr Whiteside and I thank the family for sharing such a wonderful man with our young family during those times. Prayers for God to continue to watch over you all and bless you.
With much love.
Mark, Judy, Tiffany and Nicole (Marlow) Zahn
February 13, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Lora Southerland
February 11, 2019
Dr. Whiteside was a wonderful caring pediatrician. He took care of all three of my
children. On weekends if my children were sick he would have me bring them to his house .
I know his family with miss him !
May each of you feel God's loving arms around you . Prayers lifted up .
William Whiteside Family
February 10, 2019
Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.
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