Carroll Milton Proctor

Funeral information

Home: Newton, IA Place of Birth: Medford, OR
Date of Death: January 1, 2010 Birthdate: August 4, 1933
Age: 76

Service information:

Visitation: Memorial Concert at a later date

Biography

Carroll M. Proctor, the son of Ethan Allen and Lou Willie Bradford Proctor, was born August 4, 1933 in Medford, Oregon. Carroll served his country in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. He received his Masters in Music from Louisiana State University, his Doctorate in Music Arts and PhD in Musicology from the University of Iowa, and a certificate from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He sang professionally and taught music in Europe.

Carroll taught in several Colleges and Universities in the United States. On October 6, 1994 Carroll was united in marriage with Carol J. Soderblom in Newton. Iowa. They made their home in Newton and Carroll opened a vocal studio. He especially enjoyed mentoring young people. Carroll also enjoyed classical music, gardening, traveling and cooking.

Carroll died Friday, January 1, 2010 at the Monarch Wing at Skiff Medical Center. He was 76 years old. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Darrell Proctor and a sister-in-law, Judy Proctor.

Those left to honor Carroll's memory include his wife, Carol Soderblom Proctor of Newton, his brother, Noel B. and Frances Proctor of Corrigan, Texas, several nieces and nephews and his many friends.

A memorial concert will be held at a later date. Memorials may be designated to the Hospice of Jasper County.


Mickey Van Baale January 2, 2010
A great man and a fabulous musician who will be greatly missed by many.

Mary Switzer January 2, 2010
Carol.. John Daehlor informed me of your husband's passing. Although I only met him one time, I could tell he was a delightful man, and I know the two of you shared so much together. I am so sad for your loss. May you find peace in the memories and love from your friends and family.

Ron Burnet January 9, 2010
Carrol Proctor has a very special place in my heart. He gave so unselfishly of himself as he helped me sing. All my memories of him are pleasnt and precious. He was such a delightful man to know.

Vi Jones January 10, 2010
I count Dr. Proctor as a friend who was so patient with my grand-daughter as he gave her voice lessons. You made a difference in her life even though you didn't get to see it, she now recognizes the great chance she had and that she didn't take advantage of it. Thank you, Dr. Carroll. I love you.

Mrs. Robert Travis January 10, 2010
We lived in Iowa City while Carroll was on the staff at the University. He was very kind and helpful to Robert and with Carroll's assistance and persistence he was able to finish his degree in music. We were very grateful to Carroll for that; he was truly a fine musician. Our son, Jim, lives in Newton and read about Carroll's passing. Our sympathy goes out to you.

Marissa Payton January 22, 2010
Dear Mrs Proctor, I'm very sorry for recent passing of your husband. Please find comfort in Jesus' words at john 5:28,29. May these words comfort you on the loss of your husband. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Marissa Payton