Dr. Gary Zane Hestir

Unknown - Nov 5th, 2006
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  • Death Date: Nov 5, 2006
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Biography: Dr. Gary Zane Hestir, died Sunday, November 5, 2006 at his home in Little Rock. He was 67. Dr. Hestir was born in Little Rock, December 26, 1938, to Velma Zana Overstreet and Garner Malcolm Hestir. He attended Little Rock public schools, was an eagle scout, and graduated from Central High School in 1957. He attended The University of Oklahoma on a Navy scholarship where he studied engineering. Following college he decided to shift careers paths and enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated with honors in 1964 and returned to Little Rock to practice. In 1967 he moved his practice to Cabot, Arkansas. For health reasons, he retired in 2005. Dr. Hestir was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sailing. He was an active member of the Grande Maumelle Sailing Club. He raced sailboats locally and nationally for over thirty years, He was a skilled craftsman who built a custom-designed Thirty foot sailboat, which he raced at Lake Maumelle for twenty years. He is survived by his wife, Susan Whiteman Hestir, daughter and son-in-law, Jenna and Michael Begier of New Bern, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Blake Hestir and Michelle Tilghman of Fort Worth, Texas. The family would like to thank Dr. Lawrence A. Mendelsohn and the staff at Hematology/Oncology Associates and Baptist Hospice for their care and compassion. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 4:00 – 6:00 at Ruebel Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Pulaski County Humane Society. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(25)
Carolyn Osborn
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To the family of Dr. Gary Hestir. Just learned of your loss. I am so sorry. I was a patient of his in the early 80's (living in Little Rock) and would come back to see him after I moved back to Texas in the early mid 90's. He was the best!!! I went to several others after I moved back to Texas...none could compare to Dr. Hestir. I would drive 7 hours ONE WAY....knowing he could get the pain out!! His kindness, professionalism, and dedication to each patient was appreciated. He WAS the BEST!! Blessings to each of you. Sorry I'm just learning of this. I googled to see if he was still in practice and found his passing. So very sorry.
Charles Peppers
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Hestir. He was a good doctor and a good friend to all. He will truly be missed.
PEGGY GRIZZLE
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
SORRY TO OF YOUR LOSS. I WAS A PATIENT FOR 32 YEARS, GREAT DOCTOR. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL,MY PRAYERS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY. PEGGY GRIZZLE
Joe and Lou Flaherty
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our deepest sympathy to Dr. Hestir's wife Susan, his family, friends and patients. When our bodies would not work properly, he was always there to help us recover both physically and mentally. Each of us who looked to him for medical help saw him not just as a Doctor but a valuable friend who comforted us as we healed. He will be sorely missed. Joe and Lou Flaherty
Terry and Pepper Paulson
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Susan -- Our deepest sympathies. We have many fond memories of Gary at GMSC. Please know that out thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Barbara Homsher
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our prayers and thought are with your family at this time in the loss of one of the finest doctors that we were privileged to have practice in the city of Cabot.
Sandra K. Knight
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Hestir's death. When he practiced in Cabot, all my family went to him for treatment. My deepest sympathy fo all of the family. Sandra Knight
Amy Reasoner
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Susan and Family,
Gary will be missed by all who knew him and especially by his friends at the Buffalo Grill. I am glad that I got a chance to know him and sail with him.
Ben Combs
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Susan,
It was a pleasure to be your neighbor for so many years. I was always a bit in awe of Gary's sailing & engineering/boat building talents. He lived a great & productive life & influenced many peple so very positively. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Ben Combs
Rita Carrington Beeler and Perry Carrington
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our sincere condolences to Doctor Hestir's family.
As patients of Dr. Hestir, he adjusted our bodies and our minds over the years. He was a most caring and honest man. He will be sorely missed. Take good care of yourselves and know that He is watching over you from above...
Rita Carrington Beeler and Perry Carrington
Robert & Dora Bostic
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A great and wonderful person and doctor which will be remembered and missed.
Merel Paule and Candee Teitel
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
While I did not know Gary for many years, I do know that he was an unbelievable asset to the Grande Maumelle Sailing club. He will be missed very much by all of us at the Club.

Merle Paule, Past Commodore, GMSC and wife Candee Teitel
Mary Seymore
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Family,
Dr. Hestir has been our families Chiropractor for many, many years, I remember going with my mom when I was just 5 or 6 yrs old, and that's been 28 yrs ago. He was a godly man and we will miss him greatly. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and all the family. May God richly bless you in the days to come.
Helen Bryant
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dr Gary was a very good person as well as Dr. He will be greatly missed. There is no other Dr. like him on this earth. May God comfort his family at this time of loss.
Gene andSandra Ellington
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Robert Smyers
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Kay Thomas
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs. Hestir,

May the peace and comfort of our almighty and all-knowing God be with you and your family right now, in the name above all other names, Jesus Christ, I pray.
Jennifer White
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family, Mrs. Hestir. We hope you are comforted.
Vickie Cash Wessel
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
As a long-time patient (approx. 34 yrs), Dr. Hestir was a very trusted source of information and care for my family. He made such a big difference in so many people's lives. He was very much appreciated and admired by all who came to know him. Your family remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Thomas
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mrs. Hestir,

May the peach and comfort of our almighty and all-knowing God be with you and your family right now, in the name above all other names, Jesus Christ, I pray.
GARRY HAAS OD
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
WE ALL WILL MISS YOU. GARRY
JoAnn Derden
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A fine gentleman and doctor who will be greatly missed.
Lois Cooper Boyles
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Marilyn Brodie Archer
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My parents, Hazel and Frank T. Brodie, were both friends and patients of Dr. Hestir for many years, he will be missed. May your memories of the past sustain you in these difficult days with God's love.Marilyn Brodie Archer
Peter-Paul, and Judith Seidenschnur
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Susan,
Our deepest condolences at your loss
Gary was a dear friend and an integral part of our life in Arkansas
we will miss him, the crusty old salt.
take comfort in the fact that he is telling the angels how to trimm the sails and I would not be surprised if Gary is not telling the big G
to blow fair winds on all of us left behind

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