Dr. Filkins Celebration of Life


Welcome for a private burial for less than 10 and a reading on a beautiful day by daughter, 

Cathy Filkins Abernathy

Next to her dad, additional readings by daughter,

Nancy Filkins Davis

Cathy and Nancy preparing for a rose ceremony representing family and four loyal associates

Welcome, personal stories and life summary

- John William Filkins, Sr.


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Commemorative Remarks about JCF

- Peter J. Whitted MD, Midwest Eye Care


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100th Birthday Wishes

- UNMC Chancellor Dr. Gold 


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Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska 

- Curt Coughlin, Eye Bank Director 


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Board Member Jessica Feilmeier of Himalayan Cataract Project with John W. Filkins, Sr.April 7, 2022, San Francisco

Gift of Sight

Celebration of Miracles

Bisidimo Hospital 

Harar, Ethiopia 

Donate: gifts gratefully accepted at cureblindness.org.

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