Irma M. Toms Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 101, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Saline Evangelical Home in Saline, MI, with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1912 in Judsonia, Arkansas, the daughter of William F. and Elizabeth (White) Axtell. On June 10, 1934 she married Clyde D. Toms and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1982. Irma graduated from Alma High School class of 1931. During her lifetime, she worked for the University of Michigan as a Building Supervisor until the age of 70. She loved her Wolverines and took many trips to the Rose Bowl. Irma got the opportunity to travel all over the United States with the Pittsfield Seniors. She loved gardening, camping with the family, and attending the Saline Fiddlers Concerts. Irma is survived by her four daughters; Gretchen (Gary) Woolweaver, Susan A. House, Sally (Gerry) Pomerantz, and Kathleen (James) Midkiff. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, two step-granddaughters, twelve great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, a half-sister Marjorie Martin and a half-brother Herbert Reed Holmes. Irma was preceded in death in addition to her husband, by her parents, her twin brother Charles H. Axtell, her grandson Steven E. Woolweaver, and her great-granddaughter Amanda A. Weller. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, MI with Pastor David St. Clair officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saline Evangelical Home Resident Life Enrichment Fund. Envelopes will be available at Washtenong Memorial Park where friends may begin calling at 1:00 P.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M. To the wonderful staff of the Saline Evangelical Home and Arbor Hospice, a heart felt Thank You! You all gave her such wonderful care. To sign Irma’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Irma M. Toms

May 23, 1912 - April 28, 2014