IN MEMORIAM James (Jim) Hanson Brandt, DVM, 87 of Nokomis, Florida, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021.
large game animals desperate for medical care. He loved sports and if he wasn’t watching, he was listening on his radio.
Born in McPherson, Kansas, he married the love of his life, Patty Sue Hasemeiser, in 1955. Brandt earned his DVM degree from Oklahoma State University in 1964.
Chatham is survived by his sons: Gary Chatham, Steve Chatham and Allan Chatham; daughter Deborah Steele, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Following graduation, the Brandt family moved to the Venice, Florida, area where Dr. Brandt opened Brandt Veterinary Clinic. Here, he cared for animals and clients until he retired in 1997. Brandt was a leader in the community, sitting on many boards as a member or officer; a director of Guaranty Bank of Southwest Florida and Venice Hospital and a founding director of The Venice Foundation. His passion for veterinary medicine also led him to serve as the Florida Veterinary Medical Association president, president of the Southwest Florida Veterinary Medical Association and a member of the AVMA House of Delegates, serving as Florida’s delegate or alternate from 1989 until his election as AVMA president-elect in 2000. Following his tenure as AVMA president, Brandt became the first past-president in eight decades to immediately chair the AVMA Board of Directors and oversaw the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust, now known as AVMA Life. In 2006, the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine awarded Brandt a Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2013, he received the AVMA Award, the Association’s highest accolade, for his years of service to the profession. Brandt is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat; son Hadley Brandt; three grandchildren and his soonto-be-born first great-granddaughter, Baby Brandt. Source: Brandt Family and JAVMA News Lee “Doc” Chatham, DVM, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on Oct. 24, 2021. He was 86. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he grew up on his parents’ dairy farm. He earned his DVM degree from Oklahoma State University in 1959. Chatham began his career in partnership with a classmate in Buckeye, Arizona. And then moved to Chicago, Illinois. Here, his practice turned to equine medicine working racetracks. He later purchased a pharmaceutical company in Kansas City, Missouri, and manufactured the drugs once used in his practice. In 1990, he purchased a veterinary clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. In 2000, Chatham returned to Arizona, settling in Queen Creek where he practiced equine medicine even after turning 85 years old. Chatham was an avid polo player. He traveled to Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama and Pennsylvania to play. There were international trips to Argentina and Cameroon, as well as charitable benefit matches, the most notable being the Kidney Foundation. Chatham also attended clown school and worked as Seedy the Clown to bring joy to his grandchildren and children of all ages. In 2017, he traveled with other veterinarians to Africa to provide veterinary service to
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Source: San Tan Mountain View Funeral Home and Advance Planning Center James (Jim) Edward Christy, DVM, 89 of Riesel, Texas, passed away on Dec. 2, 2020. Born in Wellston, Oklahoma, he graduated from Wellston High School and earned his DVM degree from OSU in 1954. In 1955, he married Alice Cooper. The couple had four children. Dr. Christy was a large animal veterinarian for the U.S. government. He often relocated across the United States following diseases of large animals. In his retirement, the couple moved to Riesel, where he raised exotic bantam chickens and they enjoyed the country life. He was active in the Riesel Lions Club. Christy was known for his great sense of humor and a zest for life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice Christy, two sisters, his brother and one son, Frank Christy. Christy is survived by his daughter, Mary Lee Eichorn of Ruidoso, New Mexico; sons: James Edward Christy, Jr. of Riesel; Charles R. Christy of Crystal Beach, Texas; seven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and longtime friend Virginia Babbs. Source: Grace Gardens Funeral Home & Crematorium Curtis J. Fried, DVM, of Mandan, North Dakota, passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. He was 68. Born in Hettinger, North Dakota, he began first grade at the local country school and then attended Selfridge Public School. He attended Dickinson State College and North Dakota State University before earning his DVM degree from Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with honors in 1978. For many years, Fried owned a veterinary clinic in McLaughlin, South Dakota. He then moved his business to Britton, South Dakota, and in later years, lived in Pollock, South Dakota. Several years ago, Fried moved back to his hometown of Selfridge and recently resided at Miller Pointe Nursing Home in Mandan.
Schantz, Pat Fried-Hill, Carmen Walker; seven nieces/nephews; and nine great-nieces/nephews. Source: The Bismarck Tribune James (Jim) Rex Hargrave, 65, passed away on Aug. 13, 2021, surrounded by friends and loved ones. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Hargrave lived in Cushing, Oklahoma. As a young man, Hargrave worked towards his mechanical engineering degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an aerospace control warning systems operator-air traffic control specialist. For 29 years, Hargrave served as the facilities manager for the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. He managed all the maintenance, utilities, new equipment installations and new construction for the college. He maintained repair records, blueprints, operations and maintenance manuals and project files for all college projects. Hargrave also monitored utility usage, watching for unusually high or low utility bills and finding the cause. He received several honors for outstanding service, including two prestigious Stratton Staff Awards (1996 and 2012) and an Honorary Doctor of Veterinary Facilities Management degree. Hargrave was an avid outdoors sportsman and loved deep sea fishing and deer and duck hunting. He was a member of the Oklahoma Bass Federation and ranked in the state’s top champions. He fished and placed in multiple tournaments such as the Cimarron Valley Tournament, Bass Masters Tournaments, BFL Tournaments and many more. Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, June Hargrave; sisters: Cynthia Hargrave, Becky Koch, Marla Hargrave, Melanie Miller, Janine Warmowski and Suzanne Hargrave; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and his beloved yellow lab, Flash. Source: Hargrave Family David Roy Kinkaid, DVM, 75, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on Dec. 30, 2020. Born in Bowie, Texas, he graduated from Ponca City High School in 1963 and earned his DVM degree from Oklahoma State University in 1970.
Fried always loved horses, riding and training them in his young adulthood. He had a passion for Native American history and had an impressive collection of artifacts that he personally found over many years. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing on the Missouri River. He was a devout Catholic, serving many with his generosity and living a life that showed God’s love and mercy.
Kinkaid worked as a veterinarian for more than 50 years. He was very active in the community, serving on the Ponca City Public School Board as president and director of Ponca City Youth Tackle Football. Kinkaid also spent 30 years involved in youth wrestling, refereeing 37 National Wrestling Championships. He was inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame for his years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of wrestling. He was named Oklahoma High School Coaches’ Outstanding Referee two times.
Fried is survived by his brothers: Dennis Fried, Mike Fried, Bob Fried, Bernie Fried; sisters Kathy
He enjoyed making memories with family and friends, working cattle at his farm, treating animals
