Don Riley Proctor

April 27, 1919 - August 27, 2009

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Don Riley Proctor, age 90, of Odessa and formerly of Big Spring, passed away August 27th, 2009. He was born April 27th, 1919 in Glendale California. He was the son of Riley and Lois Proctor. He married Mary Ellen Pfister June 14th, 1942. She preceded him in death in 1994.He obtained his degree in physics from University of California at Berkeley. He was a professional electronic engineer and developed processes and has patent in optics, electronics, and filament winding. He held numerous positions in Kiwanis and the square and Round Dance Association. He held numerous positions in Kiwanis and the Square and Round dance Association. His hobbies included photography, computer programming, tennis and crossword puzzles.He was survived by his sons and dauthers-in law, James and Margaret Proctor of CarsonCity, Nevada; Bill and Jude Proctor of Lakewood Colorado; daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Randy Burks of Big Spring; and daughter Sheri Proctor of Big Spring. Grandchildren include Chris Proctor, Michael Proctor, Sandi Patterson, Kimberli Sarsfield, Haley Burks, Hillary Burks and seven great-grandshildren. He is also survived by special companion, Dorene Becht.He was a member of the First Christian Church of Odessa. No memorial service is planned.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,

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http://www.thelightbeyond.com/movie.html This is a most beautiful site that I found comforting when we lost our daugher Sarah only 4 months ago. Rejoice in the fact that your Dad lived a long life. I pray that the LORD will give you and your family the strength to get through this difficult and lonely time. Please call me if you need anything.

Dear Laurie and Sheri, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Great Comforter wrap you in His ever loving arms. Isaiah 41:10

A candle was lit by Layne Froman on 2009/09/01

Randy, Laurie, Haley & Hillary- Saddened to learn of Mr. Proctor's passing. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with your families at this time. Dub & Lucy

Don was such an encouragement to me when I was learning to round dance. I will really miss him and his presence.

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A Tribute to Don Proctor I've only met Mr. Don Proctor through his daughters, Laurie and Sherry. I had the privledge of working with Laurie first at Scenic Mtn Medical Center for 5 years. Our relationship was warm, loving, sharing and graceful. I now work with Don Proctor's other daughter Sherry and I can truly say we share the same relationship. I've come to love both of Don Proctor's daughters and know this giant of a man had a heart of love. It oozes/pours from these two beautiful children of his to all. It's a blessing and tribute from the Lord God when are seed fertilizes the earth. May God enrichly bless each member and friend of Don Proctor. Our hearts are with you in this time of grief.

We all always cherish the memories we have of Don and Doreen; squaredancing, round dancing, our cruise to Alaska. Those times were cherished and loved as was he.

Just wanted to let you that my family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and if you need anything let me know, because I know what you are going through! Love ya lots!

We are proud to have known Don and will miss him. He was always so nice and gracious towards us and our children.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.