Dr. Eric Maurice Jump D.O.'s Obituary
Dr. Eric Jump went to his rest on January 10, 2026. He practiced pediatrics in Palatka, FL for 34 years. With his partner, Dr. Laura Hoss, and her husband, Owen Rosenberg, practice manager, he established Kids’ Care Pediatrics (1990-2020). From 1986-1990 he worked at the Public Health Clinic in Palatka. His compassion, love and concern for his patients touched everything he did, and he was always their advocate.
Dr. Jump was born in Ft. Wayne, IN on May 9, 1950, son of George Jump and Valetha Samantha Johnson and grew up in Palm Springs, CA and on Guam. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Guam, received his Master of Public Health degree at Loma Linda University, CA, and a Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO.
He is survived by his beloved partner/husband of 50 years, musician and composer Peter Mathews; by his loving sisters, Tamara Hayden, Tanya Jump and Sheri Clark; and by his nephew, Tregg, and four nieces, Holly, Courtney, Nicole and Lauren.
Dr. Jump has requested that there be no services. His ashes will be scattered in his garden that he loved so much. May perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace.
ReBloom, an organization in St. Augustine, FL to help people with Parkinson’s, has worked with Dr. Jump to improve the quality of his life for over the past two years. Ways to Donate to the ReBloom Center in honor of Dr. Eric Jump (in lieu of flowers):
Online Donation:
Click the “Donate” button on the ReBloom website
at: https://www.rebloomcenter.org or use the direct secure
link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9MLBRASPEZUBN
Venmo:
Send a gift via Venmo to ReBloom Center: https://www.venmo.com/u/REBLOOMCENTER
Mail a Check:
Make checks payable to ReBloom Center and mail to:
ReBloom
505 Hoot Owl Court
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service of Bunnell, FL assisted with arrangements. https://www.HeritageFlagler.com
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