Elaine Tobin
1947 - 2011
Elaine Tobin
1947 - 2011
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BORN
1947
DIED
2011
Elaine Tobin Obituary
Elaine was a licensed insurance agent and worked in the industry as an Insurance Sales Assistant. What really defined Elaine was her tender heart and her loving, cheerful personality - Elaine never knew a stranger. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She was a great friend to all who knew her. She and Bob recently celebrated 44 years of marriage.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father, Wesley Cox. She leaves her husband, Bob Tobin; sons: Mike (Janet) Tobin of San Diego, CA and Matt Tobin of Overland Park, KS; mother, Mary Jane Cox of Overland Park, KS; brother, Chuck (Cheri) Cox of Overland Park, KS; nephews: Jim and John Stevens, Taylor and Jordan Cox; as well as her extended family, Mary K. Stuart, and step-sisters, Joyce, Pat and Pam.
A celebration of Elaine's life will be held at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 3 - 5:00 pm.
The family wishes to express their extreme love and gratitude to all the friends that supported Elaine and Bob on their journey and the loving care of the Hospice House of Kansas City. In lieu of flowers, it is our request that memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Kansas City, 12000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145. Please offer condolences at www.mcgilleyhogememorialchapel.com
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Angela Madathil
April 26, 2011
Elaine had such a sweet spirit! I will always pray for her soul. What a lovely lady. She will be missed. I am thinking of her.
Angela Madathil
April 26, 2011
Elaine had such a sweet spirit! I will always pray for her soul. What a lovely lady. She will be missed. I am thinking of her. - Angela Madathil (formerly Carlon)
Kathy (LANT) AMOS
February 25, 2011
I Wish all of you Love and sweet Memories of our sweet and dear Elaine, I will think of her when I look out my Mom and Dads kitchen window !
Bob Tobin
February 7, 2011
I would personally like to thank all of you for all your kind, sympathetic thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and concerns for Elaine first and also our family. I was absolutely overwhelmed by the huge patient crowd at Elaine's service. What an incredibly fitting tribute to my wonderful, loving, kind, sweet Elaine. I miss her so much. God bless you all and thank you again on behalf of our family.
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January 24, 2011
Bob and family, Memories of friendships formed thru our early parenting days are now all the more precious. As memories of your life with Elaine will serve to keep her presence with you always.
Alice Lee Hollister, Overland Park, Kansas
Brad Seib
January 24, 2011
Bob and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Elaine. She was a special lady and had a tremendous outlook on life. She always remembered to ask about my children as her and my daughter share the same birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlene Broxterman
January 24, 2011
Bob, Mike and Matt, You three were the JOY of her life! She loved talking about her guys!!! We were touched to see how the three of you spent so much time with her; loving on her, sharing special moments, creating memories to comfort you all in the sad days ahead.
Sadly, we say goodbye to a very dear friend. the Broxterman family
Bill & Judy Taylor
January 23, 2011
Bob and Family, we were so sorry to hear about Elaine. Always remember all the good times we had at SM West. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Judy (Hoffman) Taylor
Brenda johnson
January 23, 2011
Bob and family, Elaine was so courageous. Michael kept me informed.I remember her beautiful smile and how we could always talk about our kids.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brenda, Matt, & Myndy Johnson
Doyle Hill
January 23, 2011
Hey Bob, We are sorry to hear about Elaine. We are in St. Joe, MO for a memorial service for our sister-in-law who passed on Jan 16th. Take care my friend and remember the great times you two shared. Doyle & Sondra
Jack and Rita Cox
January 22, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Lance Brockman
January 22, 2011
Bob and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. As you know, Elaine and I go back to our times at Sequoyah and through high school. I have such wonderful memories of here effervescent smile and personality. She was a true delight. As my Mother reminds me, we all had a fort across the street from her house on Glenwood--now that dates the event since the Whites had other ambitions for those pastures.
I also have such wonderful memories of her parents Wes and Mary Jane. When Elaine's dad would whiz around the corner in one of the Rolls Royces that he serviced as one of the few authorized dealers outside of Dallas, it was a parade of running kids wanting to just sit in one of those marvelous pieces of machinery and on the leather seats. It also was a bit jarring thinking of the juxtaposition of that gleaming car in a neighborhood with modest homes. ( I still drive by when I am back in KC) I can still see that smiling face of Elaine climbing in the backseat ( I was one of the few that got that coveted opportunity) and that is the memory of Elaine that I will keep and cherish forever.
Please convey my condolences to Mary Jane and to little Chuckie--sorry but that is how her brother was referenced for me forever. Best to all of you as you celebrate her life.
Brockman Lance
January 22, 2011
Bob and family
Harold & Elaine Bunch
January 21, 2011
Bob, we are really sorry to here about Elaine. We all remember the good times of the past. Hold onto those.
David Schupp
January 21, 2011
Bob I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have known the both of you since the early 60s. If there is any thing I can do let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familes.
Virginia Stuhr
January 21, 2011
Elaine was the girl next door. When we moved here she was starting her sophomore year at the new Shawnee Mission West High School. She was a joy to know. I will miss seing her visiting her mother next door. My sympathy to all of her family.
January 21, 2011
Dear Bob and family,
"We are so sorry to hear about Elaine's passing. It was alway nice to see the two of you at the company picnics and dinner dances. What we remember most is that every time Elaine was around she always had a smile on her face and was always so kind. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers." Terry and Linda Donaldson (Edgerton, KS)
Terry West
January 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry, Karen, Missy, Mark and Brandon Kline
January 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirley Herring
January 20, 2011
Bob and family, sorry to hear about Elaine, but she suffered long enough. This will be a hard struggle, but till will help. God Bless and keep you and the family in his hands. Aunt Shirley Herring
Matthew Tobin
January 20, 2011
Thank you all for the kind words.
Bob Patterson
January 20, 2011
Bob, You and Elaine found true love earlier than most. Your 44 years of marriage is a testimony to what love, marriage and family are all about. May you be blessed with the love and consolation of friends at this difficult time. May you also be comforted by the loving memories of a life-time that the two of you shared. God's blessings and peace to you and your family.
Lori Myers
January 20, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Elaine was so kind and she will be missed.
Lori Arndt Myers and family
Jill Grundy
January 20, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember Elaine's ever cheerful and bubbly personality, and memories of our younger days...waiting in the awful August/September humidity for her first born.
Terri Spires
January 20, 2011
Bob and family:
I am sorry for your loss and your grief. Elaine fought a courageous battle and you have been able to spend the quality time with her along this pathway of life. My prayers and thoughts will be with you through the hard and difficult days ahead. Take care of yourselves and calll if I can be of any assistance. Terri Spires
Sue Van De Berghe
January 20, 2011
Bob, I am so sorry on the loss of your wife. May God bless you and your family in these difficult times.
Sue Van De Berghe
William McAvoy
January 20, 2011
Bob and the whole Tobin family-I am so sorry for your loss in your family-Deepest thoughts and sympathy-Bill McAvoy
Mark Gregory
January 20, 2011
My thoughts are with you in your time of grief, & I hope your memories bring you comfort. I only met "Mrs. Mike's Mom", as I referred to her, a few times, but she treated me as though she'd already known me for years. For me, a brief memory, but a lasting one of someone with genuine kindness. I have no doubt she will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have known her better than me.
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