Dr. Howard Waite passed away May 16, 2014. A resident of Palm Beach County since the mid-1940s, he was a local veterinarian with a passion for exotic animals. This love led him to help establish Dreher Park Zoo (Palm Beach Zoo). As its first director and founding member of the Zoological Society, he helped keep the zoo open during its early years. He was also an award-winning wildlife artist and part-time author.
He is preceded by his wife Catherine "Kitty" Waite and daughter Wendy Stout.
Dr. Waite is survived by his children George "Geoff" Waite (Ginger), Alissa Waite Visser (Bert), and Christopher Waite; grandchildren Adam, Tom, Laura, Justin, and Lilly; and three great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 310 N. Olive Avenue in West Palm Beach.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Palm Beach Zoo in his honor or an animal-related charity of your choice.
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