Dr. Zaring and his brother, Todd. Christmas 2016
all knew it would be that God-given brain that would help him
succeed in life. Though he was always willing to help out at home,
such as painting the inside and outside of our newly constructed
home, pouring a concrete driveway, helping install an in-ground
pool, he knew manual labor was never his strength. I remember
seeing Rob and my mother in the hole of our pool with a jackham-
mer trying to remove the last bit of rock from where the drain was
to be installed. The jackhammer was clearly winning. He did not
give up, though it reaffirmed his need to keep excellent grades and
fostered a special appreciation for the men and women who are
able to handle that type of work. I believe that is why to this day he
Dr. Zaring with long-time friends 2013
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Dr. Zaring and his sister, Sherry. Thanksgiving 2016
appreciates everyone and the jobs they do at the hospital.
He is comfortable on the ski slopes as well as lounging at the
beach. He loved zip-lining in Costa Rica as much as scuba diving
in a quarry in Oldham County. He believes in physical exercise as
well as exercising his mind. I also do not hesitate to say that he is a
very handsome guy, inside and out.
I always thought it interesting that his first job, lifeguarding at
Residence Inn, was a springboard to guarding lives through the
medical profession. We are all so proud that others recognize his
Dr. Zaring with sister, Sherry. 1977