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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Dr. Cameron Reed Wheeler,
May 1, 1969-October 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr.
Cameron Reed Wheeler announced his passing at
the age of 51 on Friday, October 2, 2020, in Monterey, California. He died getting ready to do what
he loved most after family time and orthodontics-scuba diving.

Dr. Cameron Reed Wheeler

Cameron was born on May 1, 1969, in Preston,
Idaho, as the first of five children. He earned the
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award, swam,
and played water polo. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1987. Cameron served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints in Haiti from 1988 to 1990. He received
his bachelor of science degree in 1994 from
Brigham Young University. There he met Tatiana
Jean Louis, the love of his life. Cam's pride and
joy, Dimitri, was born in 1996. Cameron graduated with honors and earned his doctor of
dental surgery in 1999 and his master of science
degree and a specialty certificate in orthodontics
from the University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF). He opened Wheeler Orthodontics in
Stockton in 2002. He had a wonderful practice,
where his team and patients alike adored and

respected him. He had fun at what he did, and it
showed.
Cam was the consummate professional as he embodied the ideals of clinical excellence and giving
back to the specialty. He gave unselfishly of his
time to the UCSF residency program as an assistant clinical professor, giving bimonthly seminars
and sharing his expertise in the clinic. Residents
often told me he was one of the most approachable, kindest faculty members in their academic
career. He also recently served as president of the
San Joaquin Dental Society.
One of his greatest passions was scuba diving.
He was a certified dive master and earned several
recreational and technical certifications. His underwater photography was amazing.
If you knew Cam Wheeler, you knew right away
that he was a special human being. If you were
lucky enough to call him a friend, his endearing
spirit has undoubtedly changed your life forever.
Written by Dr. Tom Marcel

Dr. Don Dierkes, 1931-2020
Dr. Don Dierkes passed away peacefully on September 21, 2020. He was 89 years old.
Don was born and raised in San Jose, California,
and completed dental school at UCSF. After
serving as a dentist in the US Army Reserve in
Germany, Don completed his orthodontic residency program at Northwestern University. He
practiced orthodontics for many years in Orinda,
California, where he was also a member of the
Rotary Club. He was a beloved member of the
Contra Costa Dental Society.

Dr. Don Dierkes

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Don was an exemplary member of the Northern
California Angle Society, where he was a champion

for diversity, nominating the first woman member
in 1996. What made Don special was his kind and
gentle demeanor. His keen mind always made him
first to ask a question or make a comment at professional meetings. Don was there for his fellow
orthodontists as a mentor, advisor, confidant, and
friend. His character and integrity exemplified all
that is good in the orthodontic profession.
Don was predeceased by his son Robert and is
survived by his loving wife Helen, daughter Diane
and her husband, Steven Brown, and their four
children.
Written by Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca

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