U.S.F.S District Ranger  at Grants, NM, he was a close friend of my father, Carl McClain, who was the Chief of the FAA Flight Service Station at the Grants Airport. We would go deer hunting with him in 1955-57 and he hired me for summer employment at the Taos Ranger District in 1961. He was instrumental in me getting a Forestry degree and going to work for the USFS IN 1965.  A fine gentleman and true friend.  Lt Col Carl R. McClain USMC Retired

I loved going to his house. Playing with his daughter Kathleen was always fun, and his teaching us to do some ranching, as well as his playful, cheerful manner made the visits that much better. A wonderful man.

George, One of my fondest memories of the time I worked with you as your chief clerk at USDA-Forest Service  Watershed Division was a time when several ranchers came to ask for your assistance with grazing or water permits on the Carson National Forest.  They remembered you from the time you served as Supervisor there.  As they were leaving, one of them thanked you and referred to you as a true "caballero."  You were indeed that. I admired your strong ethics, your willingness to stand up for the little guy, and your fearlessness in speaking your mind. You also had a tender side. When I went on the Pecos Wilderness trip, one of the wranglers told me that you'd asked him to watch out for me because I was a "little thing."  At your retirement party, I asked Mr. Hurst to find me another "feisty little devil" as a boss.  I never worked for your replacement as my husband, an FAA employee, was transferred to San Antonio before the selection was made. You and I had a few phone conversations over the years, and I thought of you frequently. God bless you, George. Connie Salazar Gaunt

An amazing life!  A wonderful family and legacy.  A true loss for Arizona.

I was a young forester on the Cibola NF when George was the Supervisor. His intelligent, tough and ethical leadership was a great inspiration for me throughout my career.

Kick up your heels with Mom, George.  We will miss you. 
Just like you, during taps, a small tornado
roared in from nowhere,
and damn near blew the
tent down,
thought it might carry off the casket.

George, you are quite the man and we will miss your presence. RIP and God Bless.

I didn't have the opportunity to meet personally to George, but I learned many things about him thanks to the conversations with his son, Mike, whom always talked about him very proudly and respectfully. My knowledge and admiration for George was reinforced with the many beautiful pictures of him, his truck and his farm in Patagonia that Rocky very kindly shared with friends. By knowing Mike and his character, I am totally sure that George was a great man, and an excellent father. Descanse en paz.

Fran Hope you are doing well.  We love you and think often of our times together with you and with both George and Bill.

George was my mentor and friend and supervisor - the best I ever had.  I still tell stories about George to young people, examples of leadership and management for their benefit.  I have used some of things he taught me throughout my own career.  Take care, George.

Uncle George,
Thank you for helping my mother when she needed you. Please say hello to your brother, my dad Navor Proctor. Rest in  peace and raise hell.

Rest in Peace Uncle George.  You were so sweet.  I will miss you very much.
Love, Tita

George was one strong willed man.  He drove himself hard and some of it rubbed off on the rest of us.  My debt to George is great he taught me many ways to proceed in life.  I shall miss George.

Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to the Redondo Proctor family, from your cousins in   Tucson. The Redondo and Robles families..May the Lord give you comfort in your time  of sorrow.

Rest well, George, I followed you at Coyote and had a hard time keeping up with your legend; the Outfit truly needs more folks like you to carry on the banner.

Bill Chapel, Albuquerque

I was on the Apache NF in Springerville when George was Supervisor, I admired him for his land ethic.  R.I.P.

What a great person and a great life's story. Our deepest sympathy

Certainly my inspiration for becoming a leader in fire for the Forest Service. Evelyn and I hold dear his memory and cherish our visit with him and Fran in Patagonia after he retired.

Rest well, Uncle George. You were admired and looked-up to. Keep an eye on us as you sit next to God.

George was a legend in the United States Forest Service. He was a dedicated resource manager and all around character and a really great person.

OBITUARY

George R Proctor

March 14, 1918 – April 8, 2015

Funeraria del Angel South Lawn & South Lawn Cemetery

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