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Jonas Proffitt Obituary
He was a member and Fellow of the American Acadamy of Ophthalmology and many other medical societies. Dr. Proffitt was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Island and he served as a director of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and the Equitable Bank. Dr. Proffitt was a long term Rotarian and a Paul Harris Rotary Fellow. He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge, The Scottish Rite, The Tehama Shrine and The Royal Order of Jesters.
Survivors include three sons and their spouses, Jim & Carol Proffitt, Arvada, Colo.; Dr. Robert & Tabby Proffitt, Grand Island; Richard & Margaret Proffitt, Lincoln; his brother & sister-in-law, Roy & Jean Proffitt, Chapel Hill, N.C.; as well as three grandchildren, Cyndi Greggoire, David Proffitt and Ryan Profitt; and one great granddaughter, Cailin Greggoire.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday (11/14/08) at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Caroline Price-Gibson officiating. There will be no visitation, as per Dr. Proffitt's wishes he was cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Shriners's Hospitals and to the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Island. Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Jonas Proffitt
November 26, 2008
With such fond memories of a wonderful man and his family. May God bless them all.
.Jerri McDonnell Gonzales
Ruby Augustine
November 21, 2008
Dr. Robert Proffitt and family; I was sorry to learn of your father's death. He was our first and only Ophthalmologist in Grand Island and we always had a deep respect and appreciation of him. Your parents were very fine people. Sincerely,
Nancy Falk
November 20, 2008
Dear Dick & Family:
I was so very sorry to hear of your beloved Father's passing. I remember your great love of him in High School and your concern for his health @ that time.
Dr. Proffitt was a wonderful Dr. for our family, ( the Zlomke's), when we were growing up and he will be greatly missed.
God be with you and your family @ this time.
Willie & Kay Richardson
November 19, 2008
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Hope Dankenbring
November 18, 2008
Dick, Margaret & Ryan
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Your dad was one of the most remarkable men I ever known. He was so full of spirit and ambition. I always enjoyed getting to see him. He is a man I will never forget. Your memories will carry you for the rest of your life and knowing he is looking down upon you with a smile.
Elsie Stonestreet
November 18, 2008
Dr. Robert Proffitt & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Your father was a very fine man who was respected and loved by many, many people. He will be greatly missed.
Patricia Fagan-Hancock
November 14, 2008
Dear Proffitt Family:
Your Dad played a major role in the Fagan family. From my first ear infection, my first contact lenses, to his last days of practice, he was there to fill my needs. Also, it was your Dad who recognized my Dad's illness that took him from us in 21 days.
The Proffitts, as family friends, will always hold a "special" place in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pat
Charles Peek
November 13, 2008
Dear Proffitt family,
My parents, George and Dorothy Peek, thought so highly of all the Proffitt family. Our prayers are with you.
Fr. Charles and Nancy Peek
Sue and Joanne Graupner
November 13, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your parents will always be part of our lives. Special memories of Johnson Lake and family visits and kindness to us.
Keri Ingold
November 13, 2008
What a delightful, lovely man! Smiles and laughter followed him where ever he went. My sympathy and prayers are with you all as you learn to adjust to life without him in your world.
John & Sallie Folsom
November 13, 2008
Dr. Proffitt was a fine doctor and served us all with dignity.
Sheridan Anderson
November 13, 2008
He was one of the first to welcome me when I moved to grand island to start my medical practice. He was always available when I needed his advise for a patient.
Bob Pier
November 13, 2008
Dr Robert Proffitt,
I expressed my sympathy to you in the office on Monday but just wanted to add it here. As you already know, I referred children to your dad when I was a speech pathologist in GI in the late 60's. Our prayers are with your family.
Al (Olie) Olson
November 12, 2008
To Docs family,
Want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Not only was doc our ENT family doctor. He was one of the most caring and compassionate persons I have ever known. God Bless.
Mary Ann Neukirch
November 12, 2008
Dick,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann Neukirch (Rich's old assistant)
Pat Oldham
November 12, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your lost. It is a hard time now. I lost my my step-father 12 years ago and it was hard for Mom and I at that time.
Charline (Baker) Lareau
November 12, 2008
Mr. and Mrs Jim Profitt
Sorry to hear of your lost. I have lost both of my parents too. Have faith in God and time will heal, but you will never forget them. I went to school with you Jim and my family had used your dad's services. God be with you and your family at this time.
Charline
Heidi Dinges
November 12, 2008
Dear Margaret and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dick's father. We just buried my mother-in-law yesterday so I know how hard this is. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ellen Campbell
November 12, 2008
I am one of the multitude of Dr. Proffitt's patients through the years. Please accept my condolences on this fine man's death.
Sonja Havranek
November 12, 2008
Sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many including his extended family at Equitable. It was always a good day when Doc would stop in. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Darlene Harders
November 12, 2008
I extend condolences to the family of Dr. Proffitt. I recall my first visit to him, many years ago. I woke up one morning, my eye was stuck shut and I thought I was going blind. My eylid was swollen and inflamed. Frantically, we called his ofc. and was told to come right in. Dr. Proffitt looked at it and said I had "conjunctivitis". I began crying because it sounded so terminal and terrible. He patted my shoulder, smiled and said that is just another name for "pink eye" and it would be o.k. with antibiotic. I have never forgotten his comforting words as he continued as our family Ophthalmologist for many years. His Legacy will continue.
Gloria Shelton
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Dick I don't know if you remember me, I am Gloria Shelton you hired for the March of Dimes
Gloria Shelton
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Dick I don't know if you remember me, I am Gloria Shelton you hired for the March of Dimes a long time ago.
Gloria Shelton
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gloria Shelton, Dick you hired me to work for the March of Dimes
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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