Raymond "Jeff" passed away on May 25, 2017, at age 65 after a courageous battle with cancer in Jensen Beach, FL. He was survived by his beloved wife Barb; their two children, Jon and Becky; his siblings Greg, Barbara, Nancy and Glen and their families. Jeff went on to become a groundbreaking physician assistant with more than 40 years of experience in emergency and primary care medicine. He was a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, a Past President of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants, and a member of the American Academy of Home Care Medicine. In addition, he served as the chair of the Florida Board of Medicine's Council on Physician Assistants. Jeff was recognized as a pioneer in the field of home care medicine. Together with a colleague he founded House Calls Express in Stuart 17 years ago. Today the practice serves residents in four counties. He was also a tireless volunteer devoted to supporting the profession of physician assistants. The American Academy of Home Care Medicine named him their 2014 House Call Clinician of the Year. And the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants awarded him the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jeff was a member of Hi-Y (10-12) serving as Secretary his Senior year, Tennis Team (11-12), Pep Club (10-12), Prom Committee (11), Band (10-12), Senior Senate (12) and served as Manager of the Swim Team (10)