Pat Anthony Forbis
January 17, 1956 ~ February 12, 2014
Pat Anthony Forbis, 58, of Jefferson City, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at University Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born January 17, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Pat Rogers and Justine "Gus" Marie (Gloss) Forbis.
Pat was a 1974 graduate of Jefferson City High School; a 1978 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville where he received his Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. From there he went to Kearney State in Kearney, Nebraska for graduate work.
He was united in marriage on July 6, 1991, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jefferson City to Laura Jean Neuner who survives at the home.
Pat worked in Grand Prairie, TX for ten years at Grand Prairie High School as a teacher and Athletic Trainer, spending his summers working in an orthopedic clinic, working with the Texas Rangers baseball team, and as a Justin Healer with the pro Rodeo. He returned to Jefferson City in 1989 and began with the Jefferson City Bone & Joint Clinic, then Capital Region Medical Center, and with St. Mary's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation where he served as Coordinator of Sports Medicine. His favorite part of his job was caring for the athletes at area high schools and covering sporting events.
He was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a charter member of Immaculate Conception's council of the Knights of Columbus and a past member of the Holy Name Men's Association.
He is a past member of the Host Lions where he served as a transporter for their Eye Tissue Bank, a member of Jefferson City Conventions & Visitors Bureau, and the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce.
Pat was a member of the National Association of Athletic Trainers for over 39 years; Missouri Athletic Trainer's Association; Mid America Athletic Trainer's Association; and the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts.
Pat served on several committees including the Missouri Athletic Trainer's Association State Government Affairs; National Association of Athletic Trainers original Reimbursement Advisory Board, Ethics Committee, Committee of Reimbursement, and the Governmental Affairs Committee; and the Missouri State Board of Healing Arts Medical Advisory Committee.
Pat was inducted into the Missouri Athletic Trainer's Association Hall of Fame, the Mid America Athletic Trainer's Association Hall of Fame, and received the Service Award from the National Association of Athletic Trainers.
In addition to his wife, Laura, Pat is survived by his son, James "Jay" Forbis of the home; his father, Pat Rogers Forbis, Jefferson City; one sister, Debbie (Daryl) Backes, Jefferson City; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Janice Neuner of Sumter, S.C.; Richard (Laura Kinkead) Neuner of Minneapolis; Barbara (Bob) Paynter of Cleveland; Carol (Joe) Metz of Cincinnati; Jim (Gina) Neuner, Jefferson City; many nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved dogs, Rusty, Maggie, and Mocha.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Justine Forbis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2014, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit with the Rev. Msgr. Gregory L. Higley officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Holts Summit with a prayer service at 2:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Helias Foundation, 1106 Swifts Highway, Jefferson City, Mo 65109; Jefferson City High School Athletic Department, 609 Union Street, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or St. Andrew Catholic Church, 400 St. Andrew Drive, Holts Summit, Mo 65043.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I remember starting out as an athletic trainer and hearing Pat talk about the governmental side of athletic training and how passionate he was about trying to make our profession better. I know he has helped get many bills started and through legislation to make it happen. I really appreciate the kindness Pat always showed me when we visited. He will be greatly missed by the Bearcat family.
With deepest condolences,
James Oyler
I remember starting out as an athletic trainer and hearing Pat talk about the governmental side of athletic training and how passionate he was about trying to make our profession better. I know he has helped get many bills started and through legislation to make it happen. I really appreciate the kindness Pat always showed me when we visited. He will be greatly missed by the Bearcat family.
With deepest condolences,
James Oyler
Laura.. Want you to know that I will be there to assist you and share your sadness and sorrow. Dang I will miss my telephone visits with telephone visits with Pat. See you real soon
I will be out of town for Pat’s service but our entire family is praying that you and Jay find comfort. I know Pat has finally found true joy and peace in his afterlife with Christ, but it’s those of us that are left behind that I worry about. We are here for you in anyway that you need. You were a major force in the developing lives of our daughters and we want to be able to give back whatever you need at this time. Just call or email Mark or I. May God Bless and be with you and Jay.
On behalf of the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association I wanted to let you now how sorry we were to hear about Pat. Few of our colleagues have done more to advance our association. We will celebrate his gifts to us always. Peace and Grace to you and your family.
Pat was always a go to guy. If I had a problem, call Pat, he will at least have a good opinion. You will be missed Pat Forbis.
On behalf of the Board of Certification, please know that thoughts and prayers are with Pat’s family during this difficult time. We appreciate Pat’s efforts and commitment to state regulation. -Shannon Leftwich
Laura and Jay, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Pat was a great man and will truly be missed. My prayers go out to you, his family, friends and the many lives he touched over the years.
Laura, prayers from my whole family to you and Jay on the shocking loss of Pat. May God bring you comfort in this terrible time, and may Pat rest in the arms of the Lord.
Please accept my sincere wishes that God will provide the strength to make it though the loss of Pat. May your grief become easier as memories of this wonderful man come to mind each day. Bless you all.
Holding you close in prayer. Our condolences and, as always, all our love.
An old proverb(are there any new proverbs?) says that misfortune also can bring an opportunity. I suffered a major injury, which was bad, but my sports therapist was Pat, which was very, very good! A few years later down the road when our son, Curt, also had a significant sports injury, there was no question that we wanted Pat to be in charge of his recovery. Pat’s professional brilliance was equaled by a heart big enough to care about every single person he contacted every single day. There was none better. We will miss you, my friend. Mick Byrd
My condolensces to Pat’s family. While I haven’t spoken with him in many years, Pat was instrumental in giving me advice as a young athletic trainer while at Mizzou and living in Jeff City. Outstanding example to young athletic trainers in our profession, he will be missed.
Steve Walz, ATC
University of South Florida
My condolensces to Pat’s family. While I haven’t spoken with him in many years, Pat was instrumental in giving me advice as a young athletic trainer while at Mizzou and living in Jeff City. Outstanding example to young athletic trainers in our profession, he will be missed.
Steve Walz, ATC
University of South Florida
To LAURA, JAY ,PAT SR.,AND FAMILY: Our prayers go out to you! Pat will be missed by us all! I personally will miss his dedication to his student athletes! PERSONALLY,I WILL MISS MY BEST FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE! WALK WITH GOD, MY BROTHER!
With Deepest Sympathy! May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort
Jerry (Grandpa) Metz.
With Deepest Sympathy! May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort
Jerry (Grandpa) Metz.
Sending you my deepest condolences for your family in this time of sorrow. I am sorry for your loss and keeping you in my prayers.
Debbie & Daryl, So sorry to hear about you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Forbis family.
With deepest sympathy,
Edgar & Cheryl Jansen
Debbie & Daryl, So sorry to hear about you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Forbis family.
With deepest sympathy,
Edgar & Cheryl Jansen
I will miss Pat dearly. I will always remember the lessons he taught as I coached and played on the teams he helped train.
Andrew Pitts
I will miss Pat dearly. I will always remember the lessons he taught as I coached and played on the teams he helped train.
Andrew Pitts
Laura, my condolences to you and your family. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and memories to hold in your heart.
Laura, I enjoyed the video and getting to see all the sides of Pat! I’m glad I got to meet him at UCM’s homecoming a few years ago as well. I could tell from meeting him and everything you said about him over the years that he was a really great guy who loved you and Jay and took good care of you both. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Peace and Blessings, Kelly Edmondson
Laura and Jay: You both have suffered a terrible loss. I am so sorry. I have known Pat since I worked at Lincoln University. He was always so pleasant and helpful. I am so sorry. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you..
Thanks, John
Thanks, Kelly
Thank you, Addy
Thanks, Andy
Thanks, Mr. Metz
Pat Forbis, Sr. is a good friend of mine, and worked with me and three others on a two-volume history of the Bryan family. My ancestor, Morgan Bryan, Jr., married Mary Forbis, daughter of
George Forbis and brother of Robert Forbis, from whom Pat descends. The lost of Pat Sr’s son was devastating. My wife and I lost our youngest daughter so Pat and I can relate in more than one way. I wish I had known and met Pat Sr’s son, but I did meet the grandson, J. Pat, at a Boone Reunion in Lexington, KY in 2008. The man described in this obituary is a man of great accomplishment, who lived a life of worthiness and service to others. God bless all the Forbis family.
Pat Forbis, Sr. is a good friend of mine, and worked with me and three others on a two-volume history of the Bryan family. My ancestor, Morgan Bryan, Jr., married Mary Forbis, daughter of
George Forbis and brother of Robert Forbis, from whom Pat descends. The lost of Pat Sr’s son was devastating. My wife and I lost our youngest daughter so Pat and I can relate in more than one way. I wish I had known and met Pat Sr’s son, but I did meet the grandson, J. Pat, at a Boone Reunion in Lexington, KY in 2008. The man described in this obituary is a man of great accomplishment, who lived a life of worthiness and service to others. God bless all the Forbis family.
TO LAURA AND JAY: PAT IS LOVED AND MISSED! I THINK ABOUT ALL THE ATHLETES THAT HE TOOK CARE OF AND ALL THE PARENTS HE HELPED WITH ADVICE AND TREATMENT OPTIONS.TODAY, HE IS WALKING WITHE THE LORD!