Dr. Gary R. Street Olney, Illinois Obituary

Dr. Gary R. Street

Dr. Gary R. Street, D.C., Ph.C., F.I.C.A., F.P.A.C., L.C.P., D.Ph.C.S., 76, of Olney, died on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.  Gary was born on September 14, 1944 in Olney, IL, the son of Roe G. Street and Leona G. (Diel). He married Shirley Nix on August 9, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, and she survives.  Gary is survived by his Wife, Shirley, Olney, IL; Mother, Leona, Olney; Daughters, Heather Martin and Derek, Olney, IL, Lori Tarr and Dr. Brett, Newton, IL; Grandchildren, Alec Arnold, Austin Arnold and fiancé, Riley Byford, Ashley Arnold, Andrew Tarr, Grant Tarr; Sister, Sharon Burt, Olney, IL; Brother, Dr. Robert Street and Carolyn, Scottsdale, AZ.   He was preceded in death by his Father.  A Visitation for Gary will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kistler Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Gary will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney.   Interment will follow the mass at St. Joseph Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.  Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph School Foundation Trust.  Curriculum Vitae - Gary Roe Street, D.C., Ph.C., F.I.C.A., F.P.A.C., L.C.P., D.Ph.C.S.East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois 1962Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) 1965 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA Ph.C. (Philosophy of Chiropractic) 1966 Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA L.C.P. (Legion of Chiropractic Philosophy) 2001Palmer College D.Ph.C.S. (Diplomat Philosophy Chiropractic Standards) 2005 Palmer College - F.P.A.C. (Fellow Palmer Academy of Chiropractic)ICA Fellow -F.I.C.A. (International Chiropractors Association) Assistant Professor- Faculty - Palmer College of Chiropractic 1965-66United States Army 1966 - 1972, United States Army Bone Specializing Center, Fort Gordon, GA 1967-68Private Chiropractic Practice May 20, 1968 to Present (52 Years)Chiropractic License: Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, UtahBrother: Delta Sigma Chi Professional Fraternity 1963Diplomat-National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Part I & Part II) 1965President - Olney Chamber of Commerce 1974 - 75 Chairman - Richland County Bi-centennial Commission 1976 Certified, International Academy of Neurovascular Diseases President, Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association 1988-90President, Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumni Association 1992-94 Vice-President International Chiropractors Association - Arlington, VA 1994-96Illinois Chiropractor of the Year 1986 Chiropractor of the Year - World Chiropractic Alliance 1993Distinguished Service Award - New York Chiropractic Council International Romania Citation - International Chiropractors Association Tyrrell Denniston Phoenix Award - International Chiropractors AssociationListed Who’s Who in Chiropractic, Distinguished Service Award - Palmer College of ChiropracticOutstanding Alumni Award - Palmer College of Chiropractic 1965Listed in: Outstanding Young Men of America Many other State and National Certificates, Awards, Plaques and HonorsContinued Education Faculty: Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, IA, Logan College of Chiropractic - 1990-96, Palmer College of Chiropractic West - Sunnyvale, CA 1989-97Life College of Chiropractic West - San Lorenzo, CA 1992-94 Author: “The Basics” Chiropractic Fundamentals Book (12 Editions) Author: Chiropractic Neurostasis, The Normal Completed Cycle, 2005Author: D.D. Palmer’s Early Years-His Path To The Discovery of Chiropractic 2004 BookSpeaker: “The Basics” Chiropractic Fundamentals - Eight Chiropractic CollegesSpeaker: “The Basics” Chiropractic Medicare Workshop (Over 1600 presentations in America) Chiropractic Medicare “Specialist” and speaker (www.chiropracticmedicare.com) Speaker: Palmer Institute For Professional Advancement Colloquium (2003—2005)Member - “Power of One” Palmer College of Chiropractic (referred 64 students to PCC) Medicare Workshops for State Associations: 1982 through 2020 IL,IN,NJ,WA,TN,IA,NY,MD,CT,PA.AK,OK,VA,MI,NC,SC,OR,CA,TX,FL,OH,GA,SDComputer Software: “The Basics” Business System SoftwarePrecinct Committeeman - Richland County Precinct 10Member, International Chiropractor Association Editorial Board Choice (2002-3) Executive Vice-President Southern Illinois Comprehensive Health Planning 1974-78 Palmer College of Chiropractic Student ICA “Chiropractic Warrior” Award 2005 President - Street Chiropractic Associates Chartered (Retired 2021) (52 Years)Street Vineyard Incorporated - Chiropractic Historian - Apiarist—Ultra-light pilot, Cigar Roller Palmer College: 51 Year D.C. Graduate & Ph.C. 50 Year GraduateFirst and only Chiropractor in history holding ALL Chiropractic Certified DegreesI.P.S.C.A. Recognition: One of last alive with Ph.C. DegreeWife: Shirley Nix Street Daughters: Heather A. Martin & Lori J. Tarr, Son-in-laws: Brett D. Tarr, D.C., & Derek Martin Grandchildren: Alec Street Arnold, Austin James Arnold, Ashley Ann Arnold, Andrew D. Tarr & Grant Roe Tarr
September 14, 1944 - July 19, 202109/14/194407/19/2021
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Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home
July 22, 2021
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Nick
May 22, 2023
I don’t have many memories of Dr. Street but you and your wife raised two great daughters. Lori and Heather were the most pleasant ladies I had the privilege of growing up with. Always respectful and sweet no matter who you were. God bless and take care girls, Nick L.
Gary Burgin
July 24, 2021
So sorry to hear about Dr.Street passing.He was a good man,always kind and friendly...He will be missed. Sympathy and Prayers to his family.
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Gwain Zarbuck II DC
July 23, 2021
Our deepest sympathies go out to Shirley and Family, we pray you fondly remember Gary with all the good times you had together. It's almost unbelievable how many hats Dr. Gary wore in just the Chiropractic profession: excellent practitioner, author, journal publisher, IC... Continue Reading
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Tony & Lannie Hayes
July 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Dr Street's passing...he was a tireless man and always had a smile to share. To Leona, Shirley, Heather and the rest of the family we will be keeping you in our prayers..
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Marina Sample
July 22, 2021
He was always energetic and kind. He was a great person as well as a great chiropractor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Dr. Gary R. Street.

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Jeffrey K. Stout, D.C.
July 21, 2021
My wife, Betsy and I extend our deepest sympathies to Shirley and the Street family. Dr. Street carried the torch of chiropractic proudly for many years. He was a true leader for chiropractic in Illinois and beyond. I am proud to have known Gary and to have called him... Continue Reading
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Nicholas Greene-Kosack
July 21, 2021
Sending prayers from Arizona. Gary was a staple of the Olney Community & passed away famous in that small town. May God bless the Street family.
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From Mother- Leona Street, and Sister- Sharon Street Burt
July 21, 2021
Loving memories of Dr. Gary Street
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TJ, Janine, Ella, Aidan & Adam Albert
July 21, 2021
Dear Shirley and Family, The Albert Family in Naples is sending love to you all. We are so grateful for the special time we had with Gary in Olney!
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The Hulsebus Family
July 21, 2021
We will miss "Dr. Gary Street".
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