Saturday, June 27, 2015 ~ 11:00 a.m.
United Methodist Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
SAVE, Inc. (P.O. Box 45301 Kansas City, MO 64171 or American Cancer Society or Ashland United Methodist Church
Elaine K. Proctor, 75 of Ashland, NE, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was born June 9, 1940 in Winner, SD to Bill and Thelma (Brown) Cooper. Elaine graduated from York High School in 1958. On December 29, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ronald Proctor in York, NE. For over 20 years, Elaine worked for Dorsey Laboratories which later became Sandoz Laboratories until her retirement.
Elaine was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the VFW Post #9776 Auxiliary. Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, and gardening. She loved traveling, but the most important thing in her life was her family.
She is survived by sons, Blaine Proctor of Kansas City, MO and Tracy Proctor of Syracuse, NE; grandchildren, Jenifer (Reed) Manstedt of Lincoln and Joshua Proctor of Omaha; brother, Larry Cooper of Orlando, FL; and sister-in-law, Pat Proctor of Ashland; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Proctor; parents, Bill Cooper and Thelma Mohr; brothers, Bobby Dean Cooper and Don McConnell.
Elaine was one of a kind … A wonderful and a unique caring person. She was very special to us! May the family find peace in knowing she did not suffer and is united with Ron, God and everyone else that had gone to heaven before her. One day, we will see her again. … We will keep you in our prayers. …. Richard and Janet Ott
Elaine was truly one of a kind and will be missed by many many people
Elaine was a special friend, I feel honored to have known her for so many years. I will miss our visits & fun times, RIP Elaine….Earlyne Kuhns
Elaine was a very caring person who took the place of my mother and always was ready to help when asked. May she rest in peace and be reunited with Ron after three years since he passed. I will miss her. Tracy & Blaine may it comfort you to know I am holding you both up in prayer and may God comfort you in your time of loss.
My condolences to the family and friends of Elaine.
Elaine was one of the nicest people. I worked with her for many years at Novartis and am so saddened at her passing. I send my deepest sympathy to you Blaine and Tracy and also Jen and Josh. I know she is with Ron again but will be missed. God’s blessing to you. Karen Flanigan
I would like to send condolences to Elaine’s family from all her classmates and friends (classes 1958 – 1960 and more — on our class website). Her posts were enjoyed by all of us. I personally had the opportunity to work with her at the VFW suppers when I babysat my grandchildren. She was a joy to all == Kay (Hall) Stinson
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Elaine quietly and kindly worked at the vfw. Very supportive and observing the needs of others. I’m sure she looked out for you all even more. Her gentle smile will be missed. May the God of comfort surround you all and provide healing balm to your souls.
Loving, Kind and Cheerful describe the beautiful soul of Elaine. She will be sorely missed. Blaine and Trace, please know that we love you both and both of you are in our prayers.
Elaine was a very special person who showed so much kindness and caring. She will be missed. She had so many people that loved her. She was a joy! Marilyn Rush
Elaine was always friendly and always helpful. We always enjoyed talking with her. May she rest in peace.
Greens
To Tracy and family. We are sorry for your loss.
Terry & Margaret
I’m not sure you remember us, Blaine and Tracy, but we lived next to you guys on “A” St. in Omaha. We always enjoyed Ron and Elaine as neighbors and were sad when they moved to Ashland. I stopped in to see Elaine a few times when I was in Ashland. She was such a nice, nice person. Our sympathies to you. Jan and Fred Sorensen
Blain, Tracy and family… Thinking of you during this time of loss. My prayers are with you.
There was never a time that Mrs. Proctor would not take a moment to impart her knowledge of gardening, a ready smile, and instill a sense of respect and awe of her strength of character and resilience. She will be sorely missed on her beautiful little corner of the world. My thoughts of love go out to her family and my condolences to you all in her passing.