Pat Anthony Forbis

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.