Ottawa, Illinois
LAURINBURG — Christine Jacobs Tompkins, 66, passed away on March 21, 2014 after a brief illness.
Christine was born on March 29, 1947 in Ottawa, Ill., precious daughter to Shirlee Peterson Jacobs and the late Abe Jacobs. She joined Pioneer Hi-Bred as an administrative assistant soon after moving to Laurinburg in 1987 and remained a dedicated employee until her sudden illness.
Christine embraced every day with a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She truly cherished sharing time with family and friends. In addition to being a guardian angel to her aunt and mother, Christine frequently traveled to California and Florida to visit her daughters and grandsons.
Surviving are her husband Ray Tompkins of their home in Laurinburg, daughters, Suzanne Tompkins and husband David Goetz of San Francisco, Calif. and Kalah Fanning and husband John Fanning of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., her mother Shirlee P. Jacobs of Laurinburg, brothers Ronald Jacobs of Phoenix, Ariz. and Robert Jacobs of Grand Junction, Colo., and her grandchildren John Fanning, Ryan Fanning, and Charlie Goetz.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Saint Luke United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Billy Olsen. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.
Burial services will be at 2 p.m. on April 5 at Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christine's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service
Ray and Shirley,
It has been a long time since we were co-workers but I remember you both quite well and am so saddened of your loss.
Jerry Cook
April 05, 2014 | Streator, IL
Ray and family.
So sorry to hear of Chris' passing. Although we haven't seen you since we left Ottawa and you moved to Laurenberg, we still talk about the fun times with Suzanne, Kayla and Bobby in your pool.
Our thoughts are with you.
Bob, Dayle & Bobby Brown
Robert Brown
April 04, 2014 | Spring Grove, IL
Mr. Tompkins & Family,
Just wanted to extend my heart felt condolences to all of you....I am so shocked to hear of Chris's sudden demise...I am Pioneer's mail carrier...I would see Chris so often...she always had a such great smile,was so personable, greeting me with such enthusiam...I will truly miss her...My thoughts and prayers are with all of you......
Kathryn Gentry
April 02, 2014
Ray, and Family,
Very sorry to you and family for Christine's passing. We so enjoyed our day with you , Chris, and the Reiman's last year here in Daytona .
Our heavenly Father will fold his arms around those who put their trust in Him.
Ron & Kathy Yarger
April 02, 2014
Ray and family
So sorry for your loss.
Wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Love
Sheila and Ed Haage
April 01, 2014
Chris was one of my dearest and best friends. Although we were miles apart we could pick up right where we left off in Illinois with one call. She never let me forget. I feel as though a part of my heart is missing. I will never ever forget her. Great memories. God Bless you all.
Marcia Hicks
March 30, 2014 | Arkdale, WI
May the peace that only God can give surround this family in the coming days. Don Dean
Don Dean
March 28, 2014 | Mt Alto, WV
Shirley, Kalah, Suzanne, and Ray,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Chris was a very special friend and co-worker. She always came to work with a smile on her face, and a good word to say. She was so proud of her girls and her grandchildren. The office will never be the same. I will never forget all the good times we had working together. Moving here from Indiana and having Chris as my Admin Assistant, I could have not asked for a better Assistant and more...
Randy Graves
March 26, 2014 | Laurinburg, NC
I am sadden to know that Chris is not with us anymore but she is in her other place now and an angel for us all left behind. Peace Helen Overton
March 26, 2014
