Dr. Coy W. Summers, 83, passed away on December 25, 2009, at Palm Springs, CA. He was a longtime resident of Wenatchee, WA. He was the son of Bill and Ora Summers, born and raised in Yellville, AR; he moved to Yakima, WA at age 15. He graduated from Cowiche High School in 1944. He then joined the United States Marine Corps, serving during World War II and was very proud to be a Veteran. After the War, he attended Central Washington University, Washington State University and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, graduating in 1950. In 1947, he married Delores Shields of Yakima, the love of his life. After Chiropractic College, they moved to Ephrata, WA, where they established a practice. In 1957, they relocated to Wenatchee, where they started Wenatchee Chiropractic Clinic. He was active in the Elks Club, Wenatchee Golf & Country Club and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was actively involved in sponsoring and playing in many sports. He loved his profession and practiced for 38 years. He was a founding member of the Washington State Chiropractic Disciplinary Board and served on the Examining Board for 15 years. He received many awards and recognition, including a Fellow from the International Chiropractic Association. He retired in 1988, and was able to enjoy his winters with Dody in Palm Springs. He did so much for his profession, family and friends. He was a leader in his profession in Washington State and the Nation. He worked with the State and Federal Legislature helping with the initial Chiropractic inclusion at the start of the Medicare Program. Everyone could always count on "Coy."

He is survived by his wife, Delores; sons, Greg (Nancy) and Brad (Heidi); grandchildren, Michelle, Heather, Brooke, Doug, Scotty, Alex and William; his sister, Jean McKimmey of Yakima; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date.