Official Obituary of
Dr Harold D Boos Sr
December 14, 1928 ~ September 14, 2016 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Dr Boos Sr Obituary
Harold Douglas Boos, Sr. of Muskogee, was born December 15, 1928 to Lena (Aleshire) and Merlin Boos, on their family farm in Plymouth, Illinois. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in Muskogee, Ok.
While still a teen at Plymouth High School, he was involved in an auto accident that left him paralyzed. On the advice of a family friend, his parents took him to a chiropractor in a neighboring town. Not only was his ability to walk restored, his career path and goals were clearly set. Harold joined the Navy in 1947, proudly serving on the USS Platt. He was stationed in Singapore, Okinawa, Honolulu and Guam. Following his discharge, he enrolled at Western Illinois University to begin his undergraduate work. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport IA, in 1954. He was Student Council President and studied under Dr. B.J. Palmer, the developer of chiropractic, also serving as Dr. Palmer's personal research assistant. His brother, Howard, who was a chemistry professor at Western Illinois University, left teaching, enrolled at Palmer, and they graduated side-by-side.
In 1955, the brothers started their practice in Muskogee, in the historic Barnes Building. They owned the original patent of the first ergonomically correct cervical pillow. A few years later, their younger brother, Darrell, joined them. Howard and Darrell eventually expanded to the Tulsa area, while Harold remained in Muskogee, where he practiced for 50 years. The 3 brothers each had sons who also entered the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Boos was one of the first to be licensed to practice acupuncture in Oklahoma in the early 1970s. He was ahead of his time in many ways, using methods and techniques that, years later, have finally gained acceptance. He was proud and passionate about his profession and was a tireless advocate for the benefits of regular chiropractic care. He cared deeply about his patients.
Throughout his career, he received many honors and awards, including Oklahoma Chiropractor of the Year in 1989. He was appointed by former Speaker of the House, Jim Barker, to serve on the Board of Managers for the State Insurance Fund for Worker's Compensation, where he championed legislation to include chiropractic care to injured workers. He served on the Connors State College Foundation Board; was a member of Masonic Lodge 502, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Bedouin Shrine Mounted Patrol. He was also a member of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). He bred, raised and raced Quarter Horses and was a member of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. He had a passion for basketball and for years, donated his time and professional services to hundreds of high school and college players in Oklahoma.
On June 24, 1960, Harold and Nanette (Gardner) were the first couple married in the Rowsey Chapel at St. Paul United Methodist Church, where they have been life-long members. Harold was a wonderful husband and a loving father. Family was everything to him. He loved boating, riding motorcycles and piloting his own plane. It was not unusual to see him donning his suit and tie atop his John Deere tractor, mowing the pasture when he came home from work.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; sister, Irmalea; and his son-in-law, Roger Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nanette; daughter, Ann Davis, of Tulsa; son, Dr. H. Douglas Boos, Jr. and his wife, Kayla, of Muskogee; his grandchildren, Callaway Davis, Ryan Boos and Allison Boos; brother-in-law, Fred Gardner and wife, Nancy; his cousin, Dr. Merle Aleshire, San Diego, CA., and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in the Rowsey Chapel at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Muskogee, Reverend David A. Burris, officiating. A family burial will take place at a later date at the National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson, OK. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2130 W. Okmulgee Street, Muskogee, OK 74401.
The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral and Cremation Service with the arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bradleyfuneralservice.com
While still a teen at Plymouth High School, he was involved in an auto accident that left him paralyzed. On the advice of a family friend, his parents took him to a chiropractor in a neighboring town. Not only was his ability to walk restored, his career path and goals were clearly set. Harold joined the Navy in 1947, proudly serving on the USS Platt. He was stationed in Singapore, Okinawa, Honolulu and Guam. Following his discharge, he enrolled at Western Illinois University to begin his undergraduate work. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport IA, in 1954. He was Student Council President and studied under Dr. B.J. Palmer, the developer of chiropractic, also serving as Dr. Palmer's personal research assistant. His brother, Howard, who was a chemistry professor at Western Illinois University, left teaching, enrolled at Palmer, and they graduated side-by-side.
In 1955, the brothers started their practice in Muskogee, in the historic Barnes Building. They owned the original patent of the first ergonomically correct cervical pillow. A few years later, their younger brother, Darrell, joined them. Howard and Darrell eventually expanded to the Tulsa area, while Harold remained in Muskogee, where he practiced for 50 years. The 3 brothers each had sons who also entered the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Boos was one of the first to be licensed to practice acupuncture in Oklahoma in the early 1970s. He was ahead of his time in many ways, using methods and techniques that, years later, have finally gained acceptance. He was proud and passionate about his profession and was a tireless advocate for the benefits of regular chiropractic care. He cared deeply about his patients.
Throughout his career, he received many honors and awards, including Oklahoma Chiropractor of the Year in 1989. He was appointed by former Speaker of the House, Jim Barker, to serve on the Board of Managers for the State Insurance Fund for Worker's Compensation, where he championed legislation to include chiropractic care to injured workers. He served on the Connors State College Foundation Board; was a member of Masonic Lodge 502, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Bedouin Shrine Mounted Patrol. He was also a member of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). He bred, raised and raced Quarter Horses and was a member of the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. He had a passion for basketball and for years, donated his time and professional services to hundreds of high school and college players in Oklahoma.
On June 24, 1960, Harold and Nanette (Gardner) were the first couple married in the Rowsey Chapel at St. Paul United Methodist Church, where they have been life-long members. Harold was a wonderful husband and a loving father. Family was everything to him. He loved boating, riding motorcycles and piloting his own plane. It was not unusual to see him donning his suit and tie atop his John Deere tractor, mowing the pasture when he came home from work.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; sister, Irmalea; and his son-in-law, Roger Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nanette; daughter, Ann Davis, of Tulsa; son, Dr. H. Douglas Boos, Jr. and his wife, Kayla, of Muskogee; his grandchildren, Callaway Davis, Ryan Boos and Allison Boos; brother-in-law, Fred Gardner and wife, Nancy; his cousin, Dr. Merle Aleshire, San Diego, CA., and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in the Rowsey Chapel at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Muskogee, Reverend David A. Burris, officiating. A family burial will take place at a later date at the National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson, OK. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2130 W. Okmulgee Street, Muskogee, OK 74401.
The family has entrusted Bradley Family Funeral and Cremation Service with the arrangements. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bradleyfuneralservice.com
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