Local veterinarian dies in plane crash
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| The Waite family [Grace Community Church] |
Shauna Waite, a veterinarian at Columbia Pike Animal Hospital in Annandale was killed in a plane crash in Napa Valley in California July 16, along with her husband, James Waite, and father, Robert Nicholas.
According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, the three were in a Beechcraft 35 Bonanza when crashed near the Angwin Airport causing a small fire in a vineyard.
The couple’s one-year-old son, Kieren, was with Shauna’s mother at the time.
The Waites, residents of Arlington were active members of D.C. Roadrunners and enjoyed outdoor sports including scuba, surfing, and biking. James was a marketing manager at the Hearth financial technology company.
“Everyone in the Columbia Pike and Town and Country family was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Shauna Waite,” states a Facebook post from the Columbia Pike Animal Hospital.
“From the time she was a young teenager, she has been passionate about working and volunteering for animals,” the Columbia Pike Animal Hospital website reports. Shauna Waite has worked with wildlife veterinarians in Africa to capture animals in need of relocation and also worked locally with the Humane Rescue Alliance.
“The Waites were a dynamic couple, always on the go, full of life and joy,” states a Facebook post from Grace Community Church. “Their energy was infectious to be around, which is why they have so many friends.”
Very sad,
Condolences to the families.
This is just the worst….. Dr. Waite was our go-to veterinarian with our pets. She had such energy and beautiful smile when she entered the examination room. She will be so sorely missed. She was the trifecta: Mother, Phd, Community member.
So sorry for the families loss. May the Lord comfort the grieving mother and little infant.
I am shocked to hear today. Dr. Waite was a delightful Vet. She listened, and took such devoted care of my two Bichons Ollie and Ella. Her warmth showed through each visit and phone follow ups. She did dental cleaning on both with her e pettier. I was awaiting her return from maternity leave to bring the pups end. She will be missed. It is Too soon to pass, blessings to her baby and family. You could tell she adored her husband. With her work with animals she glowed. I know a super Mother. It hurts,? so sad.