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In Memory of Alumnus Garnet F. Wynne, MD (Program Director, 1983-2005)

In Memory of Alumnus Garnet F. Wynne, MD (Program Director, 1983-2005)

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Garnet F. Wynne on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Dr. Wynne received his Medical Degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his postgraduate training in Orthopaedics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu with the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He completed a fellowship at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, D.C., before coming to San Francisco in 1965, where he joined his Army mentor and friend, Lloyd Taylor at St. Mary's Medical Center. Together, they graduated more than 100 orthopaedic residents from the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program. Dr. Wynne retired in 2005.

Gar was an avid golfer and golf collector. He was a member of the Olympic Gold Club, Silverado Gold Club and Bally Union in Ireland.

Dr. Wynne is survived by his wife, Hannah, his 4 daughters (Terry, Cathy, Ruth and Paula), 10 grandchildren and his siblings (Tom, Patrick and Penny). He was predeceased by his son, Gar Wynne III, and his wife, Nancy.

In Memory of Alumnus Alan G. Zacharia, MD (Class of 1978)

In Memory of Alumnus Alan G. Zacharia, MD (Class of 1978)

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Alan Zacharia, Class of 1978.

Dr. Alan G. Zacharia, MD, was a member of the Seton Medical Staff since 1978 in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009.

Dr. Zacharia had been a member of the Seton Medical Staff for 31 years.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at the Skylawn Memorial Park, Lifemark Center in San Mateo.