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Margaret Eleanor Toms | Visitation:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
10:00 AM until 11:00 AM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1517 Northwestern
(515) 232-6256
Ames, IA 50010
Service:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
11:00 AM
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1517 Northwestwern
Ames, IA 50010
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| | | Margaret Eleanor Toms, 92, of Nevada, died Friday, July 10, 2009 at Story County Long Term Care in Nevada.
Margaret was born February 7, 1917 at Adel, Iowa, the daughter of Shelby and Florence (Champlin) McGinnis. Margaret was united in marriage to Clyde V. Toms on April 30, 1938 in Bethany, Missouri. Clyde preceded Margaret in death on July 6, 1974. Margaret had attended the University of Southern California, Iowa State University and graduated from Drake University with a degree in Education. She taught at North Grant School in Ames. Margaret was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church; past president of BLCW; a member and past president of the Ames Woman’s Club; Chi Omega Sorority and Rush Advisor for 30 years; a member of the Panhellenic Committee for ISU Sororities; a member of PEO Chapter HN, having served as president between 1990-1992; and a member and Past Regent of the Sun Dial Chapter of the DAR.
Margaret is survived by three sons: Philip (Cheryl) Toms of Webster, Minnesota, Don (Paula) Toms of Nevada, Iowa, David Toms of Newport Beach, California; one daughter: Ann Hull of Costa Mesa, California; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother: Wayne C. McGinnis.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Ames. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Church and continue to the start of the funeral.
Memorials may be made to the Ames Public Library.
Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements.
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