Mac Foley, DDS
Foley DDS, Mac, 71, long-time Wichita dentist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Wednesday, June 06, 2007, after a long bout with heart disease. Rosary 7:30 P.M., Friday, June 8, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 9, Church of the Resurrection, Bel Aire. Mac was an initial founding board of director member and a 20 year member of the Arthritis Foundation, and was a past chapter chairman for the American Red Cross. He was a 30 year volunteer at the Sedgwick County Health Department dental clinic as well as a volunteer for the United Methodist Urban Ministries dental health clinic. Mac was also an instructor at the Wichita Area Technical College and was a supervising dentist at WSUs dental hygiene clinic. He was past president of the Wichita District Dental Society and was voted the First Dental District Society dentist of the year by his peers. Mac also volunteered at the Lords Diner. With 45+ years of caring for Wichitas teeth, it is very possible that he was your dentist at one time or another. He was passionate at his dentistry, and was an inspiration to those who knew him. Survived by his wife of almost 44 years, Jeanette (Beaver); sons, Dr. T. J. and wife, Ann Foley of Wichita and Dr. David and wife, Barbie Foley of Andover; 7 grandchildren. A memorial has been established with The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67214.
Rosary 7:30 P.M., Friday, June 8, Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Dear Foley Family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mac. So many memories started running through my head of when I was a child. I remember the amazing plane rides that we took up to Minneapolis. I even got to sit in the front seat of the plane and drive, with Mac ofcourse. Mac was such a happy person. I will never forget his sweet smile. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, ‘Cathy Jo’ Schall-Ebers
Jeanette, David, and T.J., I was so saddened to hear about Mac. He was such a joyful person. Someone who had a smile and a corny joke for everyone. The Schalls always looked forward to visits from the Foley Family. I believe my first plane ride was with Mac here in Omaha at the Millard Airport. What a great memory! Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Susie Schall
Jeanette, I am so glad that I got to know Mac. I really enjoyed helping the two of you over the years. Rest assured that we will help in every way we can. Fondly, Tom Kirk
Our condolences to Mac’s family. I was one of his earliest patients and he was my dentist from the early 1960s until he retired from practice. My wife, Fran, was also a long time patient. We have been blessed to have been around Mac for so many years abd we wukk miss him. Don Vannoy Wichita, KS
We want to express our sorrow on hearing of the death of Dr. Foley. Leroy and I considered him our friend and dentist. We always enjoyed going for our dental visits. It was time to catch up on news of your family and share our news. Our lives in the Twin Lakes area was a great place to raise children. We live in Topeka now but often think of the good times at McLean school, and the hours spent at the swimming pool. I know he was so proud of having his sons follow in his footsteps. I was teaching at the vo-tech at the same time he was and he was well liked by the students who enjoyed his ability of making the subject interesting and educational. We know he will be missed. Sonja and Leroy
Dear Foley Family, We went to Dr. Foley for many years. He always told me my mouth was worth a million dollars. I’m sure he told everyone that. 🙂 You could tell he loved his work & his patients, by his caring manner. We’ve been so blessed to know him.
So sorry for your loss. He was a fine man and will be missed. Bryan and Colleen Bailey
Mac was a very sweet man. So many people benefited from his life’s work and relationships. It is people like Mac that make me proud to be a part of the dental profession. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members during a difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss and the loss the the Wichita Dental Community. Mac was such a kind man and a long term contributing member of the Wichita community. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to your family during this difficult time. Steve & Mary Wilson
I would like to send my deepest condolences to Dr. Foleys family. He was my dentist for a number of years. He always made you feel relaxed during visits and asked about my work and family and what was happening in my life. He even took the time to attend my wedding – something I certainly didnt expect, being just one of the many hundreds of patients he saw, but it meant so much to my wife and myself. He certainly will be missed and well remember you in our prayers for comfort during this time.
To the Foley Family, My heart sank when I heard from freinds about Mac passing, as I read the obituary one cannot help but to say out loud what a wonderful, caring warm man. He was my denist for the last 30 plus years. I had referd so many of my freinds to him as he had a great chairside manor as well as being a dear heart of a human. He is and always will be a person to be admired for his dedication to lifes volunteering acts of kindness.
Dr. Foley was a special person and an extremely good dentist. My parents Bernard & Isabell Streit and myself starting going to Dr. Foley when he first started his practice downtown. I still miss him when I go to the office now.
Dear Jeanette, It was saddening to read about Mac in the morning newspaper. I’m using email because I have to go out of town over the next three days.Charles, Mac & I all started out at the same time.Doesn’t seem like 45 years ago.Mac was one of the good guys & an excellent dentist. My best to your sons. Sincerely, Dr. Dave Knudtson
To the Foley Family. Mac was our family dentist but most of all he was a friend. Mac had many hobbies that he shared with us and I will always have those memories. I will remember his passion for life and his willingness to help others.We will keep Mac and your family in our prayers. Tony McKeown & Family
Dear Foley Family, Sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers. Mac was a wonderful man and dentist. Steve and Mary Jo Rohr
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Foley Family: I am very sorry about your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Dr. Foley was an amazing man. He taught me so much about dentistry and life. A father figure for all.