"Dear Beth, Kelly, and Connor, I have had the privilege to get to know your family since I moved to Phx here 2014 through Dee and Pat. Jon is on your shoulder and in your hearts on this sad journey. His laughter and love lives through you. My deepest condolences, Tracy"
In loving memory of
Jon Keith Proffitt
Jon, 57, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17 at the Eckstein Center in Scottsdale, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13,1959, in Columbus, IN, a son of the late Hazel and Eulala (Outland) Proffitt.
After graduating from Columbus East High School in 1977 Jon moved to Port Arthur, TX where he worked in the petroleum industry.
Upon arriving in Arizona he was employed with Hayden Electric where he worked for over 20 years as an electrician and foreman. Jon was a member of the Paradise Valley Men's Club and loved playing golf every weekend, watching football, listening to music from the 70's, playing guitar, viewing the night sky through his telescope and spending time with his family and friends. His big heart, sense of humor and thunderous laugh will be truly missed.
Jon is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerold and nephew Brian Proffitt.
Jon is survived by his wife of 24 years Beth (Snyder) two children, Conner and Kelly Proffitt both of Scottsdale; two sisters, H. Gene (Donald) Strietelmeier Hope, IN and Mary Ann (David) Foist Columbus, IN; one nephew, Scott (Renee) and Jacob Strietelmeier Hope, IN; two nieces, Suzanne Strietelmeier Bloomington, IN and Sara (Paul) Nash Carmel, IN; three cousins, Linda and Eric Hadley Stedman, NC and Chad Hadley Columbus, IN.
Visitation will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 on Thursday, February 23rd 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
In keeping with Jon's wishes, cremation is planned with a private service to be held on Friday, February 24th.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and doctors at the Sherman House and Eckstein Center for their kindness and support during Jon's final days.
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"My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes to Jon?s family. I?m sorry we never met, but my sister Cindy and I are Jon?s cousins from Kentucky. Aunt Eulala, Jon and Linda, lived in Kentucky for a few years when we were very young. I too have such fond memories of us playing together as kids. I will forever cherish those memories. As we grew older, with time and age I'm sorry to say, we drifted apart, and I have not seen him in many years. Jon was a wonderful person. I find myself remembering these welcome words; To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family for the loss of Jon. May God bless and comfort you in the days and weeks to come."
"Linda & Jon were like brother & sister as they grew up together after Eulala took her to raise after her dad passed. Jon always knew how to punch her buttons & when Eric & Chad were born he was glad to be uncle Jon. We're glad Chad reconnected & visited all of you over last few yr's. Chad was just here & he was sadden by Jon's passing. Your all in our thought & prayers. Linda wants to say, " Jon, my brother, I won't say goodbye, but I will see you later. We will be together again in heaven. ""
"Beth,Conner and Kelly, I want to thank you for loving my life long friend.He deserved the happiness I know you gave. Jon was a very important person in my life. I followed him to Port Arthur Texas, were we both found a direct in life that proved to be successful. I owe him everything. My parents considered Jon one of their son's ,and he had no knock privileges at our family house that they lived in for fifty years. Even though we didn't talk much in later years ,he always was my brother. I will miss him very much Beth,Thanks for giving my friend the love and compassion in your life."
"My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to this family for the loss of Jon. He was one of my closest friends and partners in crime in high school at East. We spent many afternoons and evenings together driving around Columbus and listening to music on the radio. Although I was a senior when Jon was a sophomore, we got along; Jon got along with everyone. He was just that kind of guy you couldn't help but like instantly. In case you don't know, there are many outpourings of sadness at hearing of his passing among those of us who were from Columbus but stay connected via Facebook. I'm glad he has such a loving family and I know he will be missed. I will miss him, too."
"Of all the difficulties we face in this life. The loss of a loved one in death can surely be the most difficult to bear. We can though find a measure of comfort and support from the bible. There are many bible passages that tell us about hope and promise of a much better future as well as the wonderful hope of the resurrection. One of my favorites is found at Acts 24:15 were Paul talks about his hope in the resurrection. I encourage any that have been touched by this loss or any loss to when the time is right seek comfort from the scriptures. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. My deepest condolences to all touched by this loss"
"Jon was one of the funniest and nicest people I ever had the opportunity to know. Our hearts go out to Beth, Connor, Kelly. His sisters, nephews and nieces. His in laws that loved him very much and all of his friends. Never forgotten Jon."
"Vint and I are so sorry for the loss of your husband Beth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs and love, Marcie Asher Moore"
"My deepest sympathy goes to Jon's wife and family. Beth, I'm sorry we never meet but I'm Jon's cousin from Kentucky. My mother and Aunt Eulala were sisters. Jon grew up in Kentucky and I have such fond memories of us playing together as kids. He was the youngest of all of us cousins and I was the second to the youngest. Unfortunately, as we got older we drifted apart. Jon was such a wonderful person and he will be dearly missed. My thougts and prayer are with your and your family at this time."
"From Jeff Wine:"
"I had the privilege of going to high school at Columbus East and spending time with John here in Arizona . John's heart smile and attitude were both bigger than life . Time goes just too fast . Jon was a very special guy . God bless the family during this very difficult time ."