Thomas Proctor

Thomas Gregory Proctor 1966 ~ 2011 Greg was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 18, 1966 and passed on October 23, 2011 at home in Meridian, Idaho. He attended school in Twin Falls, graduating in 1984. Greg attended BSU and ITT. Greg loved sports and participated in them throughout his life--baseball, basketball, skiing, and his favorite football. He received many awards and championships during his school years. In June 1985, Greg's life changed after a vehicle accident. Life dealt him a new challenge and direction. Greg's integrity and strength drove him to excel even more. He continued on with wheelchair basketball, more snow and water skiing, repelling, scuba diving and his new sports love, wheelchair tennis. He was passionate about tennis. As a nationally ranked tennis player, Greg participated in an International Tournament and many National Tournaments throughout the USA from Florida to Oregon. Greg was a driving force in bringing many opportunities for wheelchair tennis players. He was a member of the Intermountain Tennis Association and served several years as Chairman of the Wheelchair Tennis Committee. He was on the Board of the Idaho Wheelchair Tennis Association, serving as its president for 2 years, vice president and secretary respectively, for a year. As a strong advocate in the Alternative Mobility Adventure Seekers group, he helped promote sports for people in wheelchairs, including his favorite, white water rafting. For 15 years Greg was active in the Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp, teaching, mentoring and counseling young friends who required a wheelchair for mobility. He was an inspiration to these youngsters who loved and respected the gentle, kind and loving Greg. Greg worked at the BSU Tennis Courts and was assistant coach for the BSU Women's Tennis Team in the 1990's. He also worked for Micron and Cabela's Sporting. He started and operated his own business, Idaho Youth Tennis. "Coach Greg" taught and coached children and adults throughout the Treasure Valley area. Summer was Greg's preferred season, camping, fishing, white water rafting and hanging with friends, especially the great trips to Redfish Lake and the Stanley area. Greg's depth of character drew near many school friends, teammates and he earned the friendship of many others in Boise and places he traveled. Greg was a very strong, loving and dedicated friend. He was deeply devoted to his family who will miss his quick wit, positive outlook on life, and most loving presence. He is survived by his mother, Sharon K. Thorpe; his father, Thomas H. (Debbie) Proctor of Twin Falls; his sister, Ginger (Roby) Hanchey of Kimberly; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, the best dog ever, Sampson, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Inez Martin; his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Proctor; stepfather, Lyle Thorpe; and stepbrother, Lynn Thorpe. At Greg's request, no formal service will be held. A memorial open house will be Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Norm's Catering Room, 827 Main Avenue West, Twin Falls. A Celebration of Life is being planned for mid-November, details will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Greg's name to the Humane Society of your choice. Cremation was directed by the Cremation Society of Idaho in Boise. www.cremationsociety-idaho.com