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Dr. Carl Critchfield, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 78. Carl Fred Critchfield was born on February 7, 1944, in Wray, Colorado, to Fred and Irene Critchfield. As a young boy, he was raised on a farm in Vernon, Colorado, with his younger sister, Phyllis. His family raised cattle, wheat, milo, and sheep. Carl attended Vernon Schools through the ninth grade, then consolidated into the Wray Public Schools. During high school, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. Carl was also involved with the 4-H program where he showed "fat steers" at the Yuma County Fair.
Following high school graduation, he was granted a Joint Honor Scholarship that paid his tuition for the three years he attended the University of Colorado as a pre-med major. After three years of college, Carl was accepted into the University of Colorado School of Medicine. To help cover the cost of medical school, he was able to use the savings from the sale of his 4-H steers as well as joining the United States Army in 1968 (his last year of medical school).
During college, Carl married his high school sweetheart, Judy Goodman, on August 30, 1964. Two children, Lori and Doug, were born to their family while Carl was in medical school. When Carl graduated medical school in 1969, he took an internship program at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was able to provide medical care to servicemembers involved in the Vietnam War. From 1970 to 1973, he was involved in a Radiology Residency at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. During this time, Carl and Judy's third child, Jayme, was born. In 1973 to 1976, Carl practiced radiology as a Major in the Army at Fort Carson Army Medical Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1976, he joined the medical practice with Dr. George Ladd and Dr. Gary Evans as a Muskogee Radiological Group partner. During his time with the Radiological Group, Carl enjoyed providing medical care through the interpretation of x-rays, utilizing the technology of ultrasound, CT scanning, mammography, and plain films.
During his free time, Carl enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, and watching sports. He also loved to travel and supporting his children and grandchildren in their activities.
As a teenager, Carl came to know Jesus Christ at the Vernon Methodist Church. He was a lifelong member the Methodist denomination.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Irene Minchow Critchfield. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Judy Critchfield; daughter Lori Cantwell and husband, Terry; son Doug Critchfield and wife, Dawn; daughter Jayme Ostroski and husband, Jerry; grandchildren Cailey Rogg and husband, Joshua; Caleb Cantwell and wife, Rachel; Caden Cantwell; Nicholas Critchfield; Hannah Weirich and husband, Rhyan; Nathan Critchfield; Holli Todd and husband, Guy; Haley Umholtz; Jackson Ostroski; Owen Ostroski; Christopher Ostroski; Carolyn Ostroski; great-grandchildren Truett Rogg and soon-to-be Theodore Cantwell; sister Phyllis Hampton; niece Stephanie Goodman and husband Justin; other extended family members and a lifetime of friends.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to "Doc's" caregivers: Lisa Golden and husband, Sonny; Becca Blais; Ruth Parish; Reo and Jonnie Rea; along with Delana Niece with Outreach Home Health; Dr. David Kyger and Dr. Todd Graybill for their continued care and compassion; and Spencer Rosson for his continued friendship.
As you honor the life of Dr. Carl Critchfield, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in his memory to the youth ministry of First United Methodist Church, 600 East Okmulgee Street, Muskogee, OK 74403. A ministry that he loved and supported for many years.
Viewing will be from 9AM to 10:30 AM prior to the service.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Dr. Carl Critchfield at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023, at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Patrick McPherson ministering.
Military Honors will be rendered by the United States Army Funeral Honor Guard. Caleb Cantwell, Caden Cantwell, Nicholas Critchfield, Nathan Critchfield, Jackson Ostroski, Owen Ostroski will serve as casket bearers.
Private family graveside will be held in Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the personal direction of John Garrett.
You may share online condolences with Carl's family @ www.garrettsfuneralhome.com.
The family of Carl Fred Critchfield entrusted his care, services and burial to John & Kim Garrett and the dedicated staff of Garrett Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 222 West Broadway Avenue, Broken Arrow, OK 74012, (918) 251-6464.
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