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Elias Richard "Eli" Tomkins

Elias Richard "Eli" Tomkins obituary, Wichita, KS

Elias Tomkins Obituary

Tomkins, Elias "Eli," Richard, our tiny warrior lost his lifelong battle with Mitochondrial Disease, Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:08AM at the age of three. Eli was born December 1, 2009 in Wichita, Kansas. His smile, laughter, and bravery touched people near and far. Eli's passing is felt worldwide. Eli leaves behind his parents, Robert and Heather Tomkins; his siblings, Emily (age 12), Jace (age 9), Benjamin (age 7), and Ariana (age 6); his grandparents, Richard and Margaret Gray; and his extended family Lauren and Michaella Gumminger. A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church, 9400 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS. Interment will follow at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held 6-8PM, Friday evening, May 3, 2013 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kansas. Eli's passion is books and he spent hours a day reading. In order to honor Eli's passion the family is hosting a book drive, in lieu of flowers. All books collected will be donated in Eli's name to the children's programs at KU Med. Books, cards, and financial contributions can be mailed or dropped off at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. To read about Eli's journey please visit www.ejbamommy.blogspot.com, and for more information on Mito visit www.umdf.org. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com (Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. (913)451-1860) www.dwnewcomers.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on May 1, 2013.

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stacy scott

May 1, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Welcome home Eli. My daughter Sydney will play with you.

Carla & Bernie Norcott-Mahany

May 1, 2013

We will remember seeing little Eli in the hallways of SMUUCh, with a smile that lit up his face and warmed our hearts. He will be missed by everyone who knew him, met him, or even just glimpsed his big eyes and huge smile.

Randi Pennell

May 1, 2013

Our hearts are with you all. Eli was loved by so many, even those of us who knew him only from your posts. There are so many people lifting your family in prayer. We will continue to honor Eli by pushing for a cure for mito.

Andrea Johnson

May 1, 2013

So sad to say goodbye to your Tiny Man. Your fight has taught me to be thankful for the time I have with my children. Bob, Heather, Emily, Jace, Ben & Ariana, you are all in my heart!

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