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Mary Louise Smith Tobin

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TOBIN - Marie Louise Smith, died May 18, 2008. Born in Oklahoma City, October 13, 1924, to Albert K. and Marie Fiegel Smith. She graduated Summa cum Laude from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, KS and completed her dietetic internship at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Worked as a Therapeutic Dietitian at St. Anthony's Hospital, Oklahoma City for 4 years. She married Dalvin C. Tobin on September 1, 1951, in Oklahoma City. They lived in Wichita, KS, St. Louis, MO, and Cincinnati, OH before coming to Tulsa in 1968. She was active in many areas at The Church of St. Mary, Tulsa, drove for Meals on Wheels for 31 years, had been a volunteer tutor at Remington School, and a volunteer at Catholic Charities' St. Elizabeth Lodge. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Beth Dierker, San Angelo, TX. In addition to her husband of 57 years, she is survived by daughters: Kathy (Scott) Quigley, Rathdrum, ID, Teri (Charles) DeMarco, Prescott, AZ, Linda (Tony) Harkleroad, Richardson, TX; Susan Tobin, Houston, TX, and Mary (Gary) Colbert, Flower Mound, TX, sons: Paul (Paula) Tobin, Oklahoma City, OK, Charles (Carolyn) Tobin, Dallas, TX, and beloved grandchildren: Ian Quigley, Kristine Quigley McNaughton, Tyler and Nicholas Harkleroad, Grace Elizabeth Colbert, and great- grandchild Keeli McNaughton. Rosary at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Church of St. Mary. Funeral 11 a.m., on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Church of Saint Mary. Family requests no flowers. If desired, donations may be made to Infirm Priests Fund at Diocese of Tulsa, Church of Saint Mary Justice and Peace Ministry, Catholic Charities, or Neighbor for Neighbor. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500. Mary Louise Smith Tobin VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld
Published by Tulsa World on May 21, 2008.

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Mary (Meyer) Feterly

June 13, 2008

Kathy,

I just now heard of your mom's passing, and I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was a good friend to my aunt, Madeline Dawkins. When my aunt was ill your mom prayed for and with her and visited her religiously. For that kindness we are forever grateful. Your mother was a very special lady.

Teki Lyons

May 23, 2008

Dal and Family,
I'm so sorry I was unable to make it to Tulsa for Marie's funeral. She was a wonderful woman and you guys always made me feel so welcome in your home. It was a privilege to know Marie and she will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teki

Kevin Curry

May 22, 2008

Uncle Dalvin, Please accept our condolences on Aunt Marie's passing. What an awesome Lady, Mom, Spouse, Christian, and Example she was to all who came to know her. This world was certainly a far better place with her presence and contribution. We were privledged and honored to know Aunt Marie. God bless you and all the Tobin Family.

Ann Smith

May 22, 2008

Dal:
I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard the news or else I would have attended the funeral. If there is anything at all I can do for you, please let me know. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.

May God bless you and be with you during this difficult time.
With Love,
Ann N. Smith

JEanne Schanze

May 21, 2008

Mary - I am saddened by the news of the loss of your Mother. My parents forwarded the information to me. I wanted to let you know of the very fond memories I haev of your mom. She was very kind to me and I have great memories of wonderful meals at the Tobin table. I am thinking of you, your Dad and all your siblings. You were blessed with a wonderful Mom. You are in my prayers.
Fondly, Jeanne Lam Schanze

Janet Megna

May 21, 2008

Marie volunteered at St. Elizabeth Lodge, Catholic Charities, for 8 years of the nine years I was director. She welcomed homeless families, spent hours listening, helping set up apartments, shared recipes with residents, cooked for our open house, and was the only person I ever met who could fold a fitted sheet! What a wonderful, dear friend - God needed another angel; we miss her.
Janet Megna

Ann Lee

May 21, 2008

We are all thinking of you.

The Taylor family of Bison

Leon Greene

May 21, 2008

"Thanks for the memories"

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