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Virginia Toulmin Obituary
Sept. 27, 1925 - June 13, 2010
Toulmin, Virginia Bernthal, age 84, of Sarasota, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, and St. Louis, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 27, 1925, in St. Louis to the late William E. and Edna Bernthal. She held a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Washington University and was active in Delta Gamma Sorority. An extremely generous and passionate person, Virginia devoted her time, talent and treasure in support of numerous charities.
Her list of honors and awards for her ongoing volunteer and philanthropic service and dedication is long and includes the Patrick Healy Award from Georgetown University, the Alexis de Tocqueville Award from the United Way of Sarasota, Outstanding Individual Philanthropist for the American Fundraising Professionals (Sarasota), NARSAD Mental Health Research Luminary Award, Sarasota Video Archives Hall of Fame Honoree and most recently a Jewel of the Gem City Honoree by the Dayton Woman's Club, YWCA of Dayton and the Friends of the Dayton Arcade.
She also served on the board of regents for Georgetown University, was a board member and immediate past chair for the Sarasota Orchestra, a board member for United Way of Sarasota and past president for the Dayton Woman's Club.
Virginia was a member of St. Armand's Key Lutheran Church, serving on several committees, and was a champion for worship and music. She had a deep love for supporting impoverished children around the world.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Toulmin Jr., and her dear brother, Robert W. Bernthal.
Virginia is survived by her cousins, Martin (Lois) Henrichs of Kirkwood, Mo., the Rev. Robert Henrichs of Jackson, Mo., Thomas Henrichs of Kirkwood, Mo., David (Debra) Henrichs of Manchester, Mo., Carol (Larry) Watson of Kirkwood, Mo., Dr. Ann Henrichs of San Diego, Martha (Adam) Rosenberg of San Diego and Juliet (Martin) Bobak of Los Angeles.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. July 14 at St. Armand's Key Lutheran Church, 40 North Adams Drive, Sarasota, with the Rev. Mark A. Bernthal presiding.
In memory of Virginia, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarasota Orchestra, St. Armand's Key Lutheran Church, The Dayton Woman's Club Foundation or The Dayton Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Toulmin
Michael Kite
May 18, 2025
Virginia Toulman lived a most generous genuine special life.
I feel blessed to have known her and to have felt a freindship with .
I pray her foundations live on in everlasting memorial for Virginia and Mr Harry A Toulman Jr.'s cherished accomplishments.
May the foundations continue to contribute the advancements as they have forever been committed .
God bless for everlasting solice with blessed optimistic remembrance for all to carry on .
My Condolences to all of Virginia's Family .
Also her freinds and all blessed to have been touched with Virginia's kindness .
Virginia is always remembered and missed here in Sarasota and surrounding areas as the world over.
Thanks for helping the children
Virginia Toulmin
March 7, 2013
Joan Kemeny Paru
July 17, 2010
Virginia's intelligence, elegance and passion for the arts was matched by her wonderful sense of humor. It was a pleasure to have known her, and she will be missed, but her positive impact on our Sarasota community
will live on as her legacy.
I hope that the happy times she shared with her family and friends will bring them strength and comfort during this very sad time.
Susan Kenyon
June 22, 2010
I was introduced to Virginia through her generous support of United Way of Sarasota. She was a gracious woman who cared deeply about her community and passionately supported the causes she believed in. I feel privileged to have known her and to have called her my friend. She will be greatly missed.
Juliet Bobak
June 21, 2010
I love you so much Aunt Did. I miss you terribly.
Kevin McDonald
June 19, 2010
Virginia was a great lady. I will miss her so much.She had such passion for helping the community.Her generosity will serve Dayton and other communities forever.
Jeanne Sheldon
June 18, 2010
Virginia was a wonderful woman and we will miss her greatly. She was a Delta Gamma sister, Alpha Epsilon Chapter, initiated in 1944 from Washington University. Our sorority motto is "do good" and if we to used 2 words to describe Virginia, "do good" would be perfect. Treasurer, Sarasota Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gamma
Patricia Courtois
June 18, 2010
It was my honor to work with Virginia both with the United Way and the Sarasota Orchestra. She was an incredibly generous person and wonderful role model. I will miss her deeply.
Bernie Begley
June 17, 2010
Virginia loved all of the performing arts and dancing and we attended numerous concerts together. She was a wonderful, fun loving person. We will ALL miss her.
Bernie Begley -Xenia, OH
Jan Rudd
June 15, 2010
I met Virginia when she first came to Dayton, as I was working for H.A. Toulmin, Jr. I moved on, but met up with her again when she became a board member of Planned Parenthood of Miami Valley. As a nurse, she recognized the importance of women's reproductive rights.
Beverly Cowden
June 15, 2010
I miss you and charish the time I spent with you.
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