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Roemer J. 'Jack' Best Corpus Cristi, TX QCWA # 11194 Chapter 101 |
Long-time Corpus Christi resident Dr. Roemer Jack Best passed away November 10, 2013 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 82. Jack was born November 25, 1930 to Katherine (Nicholson) and Dr. R.O. Best.
Jack graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1948, before attending the New Mexico Military Institute and graduating from Baylor University in 1952. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Jack attended dental school at the University of Texas and received his DDS degree in 1956. Always knowing that he would return to Corpus Christi, Texas, Jack proudly served two years in the United States Air Force then returned home to establish his dental practice in 1959. Jack retired from his private dental practice in 2000.
Passionate about his community, Jack served and dedicated many years to both charitable organizations and local government. He was proud to serve the residents of Corpus Christi, Texas as mayor pro tem from 1985-1987 and was a member of city council for six years. His distinguished service also included leadership positions in the Nueces County March of Dimes, Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Navy League, Bucaraders, Nueces Valley Dental Society, Downtown Rotary Club, Beachcombers, Conquistadors, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, and the Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Jack was especially honored to be a member of both the Al Amin Shrine Temple and Mason's Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. O. Best; his first wife, Betty Jean (Reno) Best; his brother-in-law, C. M. 'Skip' Robinson; and his stepson, Dallas Lundquist, Jr.
Jack will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sons, Stephen Best, Tom Best, John Best (Karen); his stepdaughter, Lori Smith (Robert); his grandchildren, Elisabeth Best, Chelsea Best, Rebecca Best, Hayden Best, William Best, Farleigh Smith, Logan Smith; his sister, Barbara Robinson; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service celebrating Jack's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 700 South Upper Broadway in Corpus Christi, Texas. Honorary Pallbears include: Richard Schendel, Max Luther, Claude Watts, Joe Dimare, Bruce Collins, Charlie Davis, Jim Howry, Jim McCarter and Tom Utter.