Parker's Most Significant Early Doctor - Parker, CO - Colorado Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

The plaque reads:

Dedication to Parker's Most Significant Early Doctor

Celebrated as Parker's "most significant early doctor,"
Dr. Walter Heath was born in 1867 and died in 1912.

In addition to serving patients in Parker,
Dr. Heath was known for making "patient house calls" via carriage and then automobile
in Kiowa, Hilltop, Elizabeth, Larkspur and Castle Rock.
He also served as Douglas County Superintendent of Schools and
with the Parker family, was a financial donor of the Methodist Church
(Ruth Memorial Chapel) on Mainstreet.

The sculpture of Dr. Heath and his young patient
was created by local artist, Don Budy.

Dedicated May 25, 2010
Special thank you to Parker Adventist Hospital, Dr. Heath's Grand Children -
Edward V. Heath and Claire Heath Frink (Dec.),
Van Landschoot family, Strain family and
the Town of Parker.

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A document exploring Dr. Heath's life may be found at (visit link) .

Group or Groups Responsible for Placement: Special thank you to Parker Adventist Hospital, Dr. Heath's Grand Children - Edward V. Heath and Claire Heath Frink (Dec.), Van Landschoot family, Strain family and the Town of Parker. County or City: Parker Date Dedicated: May 25, 2010 Check here for Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed

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