Obituary of Barbara A. Featherston

Robert Harold Featherston and his wife Barbara Ann (Hart) Featherston passed within days of each other. Robert was born December 10, 1930 in Ottawa, KS to Harold & Bonnie Featherston. Barbara was born June 30, 1933 in Beyers, KS to Frank & Clola (Stansbury) Hart. Robert passed from this life July 30, 2015 at the age of 84 and Barbara passed from this life on August 2, 2015 at the age of 82. Robert was a wonderful grandfather. He loved his grandchildren and took great pride in them. His family and friends will greatly miss him. Dr. Robert Featherston’s professional endeavors of memberships, leadership positions and honors include: Association of Veterinary Informatics (AVI), past President; American Academy of Veterinary Informatics (AAVI) Fellow; American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) past Chair Judicial Council, past Chair Medical Informatics Committee, member House of Delegates; American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) past President, past Chair Informatics Committee, 1986 Practitioner of the Year, 1985 Western Region Outstanding Practitioner Award, 1983 Service Award; Co-Founder of Veterinary Management Group 1; Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society; National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region Board past Chairman of the Board; Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) past Chair Economics Committee, 1994 Veterinarian of the Year, 1993 Distinguished Service Award, 1973 William F. Irwin Award; Tulsa Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) past President; American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ASVO); and Kansas State Veterinary Alumni Association past President. Dr. Featherston's community involvement was extensive in leadership and honors, including: Tulsa City-County Health Board past President; in 1992 the Robert H. Featherston, Tulsa City-County Health Department Auditorium was dedicated in his honor; Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Examiners past President; Tulsa Community Service Council; Rotary Club past Director; Kiwanis Club past President; Philcrest Hills Tennis Club past President, and Kansas State University Alumni Association past Director. Barbara Featherston was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church and served on the Alter Guild for many years. She was loved by many. She had the kindest heart and a generous soul. Her sense of humor made everyone around her smile. She cared about others feelings more than her own. She loved tennis and owned Wimbledon West in Utica Square for decades. She loved tap dancing and was a true performer. She was a devoted mother and doting grandmother. Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Featherston. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Densmore Hart. They are both survived by their daughters, Ann Kristin Vogel, Signe Hart Bedard and Ingrid Hall Martin; Robert's brother, Rex Featherston; and their 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for both of them at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church. Ninde Brookside Chapel ninde.com 918-742-5556