Shirley Mae Tomlin
Shirley Mae Tomlin, age 88, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Cremation will follow the traditional service.
Visitation will be 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and after 10:00 am on Tuesday at the Church until time of service.
Shirley was born October 09, 1925 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Vernon Schilling and Mary Brink. She married Byron Tomlin on May 06, 1950 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2007.
Shirley enjoyed sharing her passion and interests with everyone. She always enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s activities. While living in the Kenosha area, Shirley was very active in the Wesley United Methodist Church, Kenosha, Wisconsin. She continued to be very involved with many community groups including: PTA President with Kenosha schools, for many years, ladies church groups, and the Kenosha Band Organization. She continued her community involvement when she moved to the Adams area. She lived in her lake home and continued to care for patients in the community. She was involved with the local Moundview Memorial Hospitals and Clinics Partners for many years. She was also a member of the Lions Club and the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. Shirley also encouraged her children, grandchildren, and many others to enjoy her love of cooking, reading, music, and compassion for animals. Not a soul left her home unnourished. Shirley’s compassion and patience was very evident in her actions and ever enduring love for her family and friends. Shirley has finally made her glorious journey home to share the glories of heaven with her love and husband, Byron. Shirley was grateful for the love and support of her family, friends, and many caregivers during this journey. She passed peacefully and ever proud of the love and commitment from her children and grandchildren who were by her side at that moment and through the many years. She was also eternally grateful to so many who had tended to her both in her home and at the Villa Pines Living Center during her remaining years. Her vibrant outlook and joy for life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank the Villa Pines Living Center staff and caregivers, Pastor Terri Skildum of Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church, and Pastor Brian Schmidt of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Adams for the continuous care, love, and support for Shirley and her family. Your visits, conversations, and many involvements with Shirley did not go unnoticed and comforted the family knowing Shirley was never alone and always content with her experiences.
She is survived by: Daughter: Amy M. (George) Joslun of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Son: Clifford A. (Susan) Tomlin of Mauston, Wisconsin, Son: John W. Tomlin of Adams, Wisconsin; Grandchildren: Kelley S. (Jerry) Chase-Lecy of Adams, Wisconsin, Phillip C. Tomlin of Adams, Wisconsin, Benjamin J. (Trish) Joslun of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Christopher D. Quinnell of Friendship, Wisconsin, Emilie M. Joslun of Zion, IL, Gabriel S. Tomlin of Mauston, Wisconsin; Great-Grandchildren: Cody C. Quinnell of Friendship, Wisconsin, Callie M. Quinnell of Friendship, Wisconsin, Julianna K. Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin, Katelyn M. Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin, and Abbigail Grace Joslun of Winthrop Harbor, IL
Shirley was preceded in death by: her parents and husband Byron Tomlin and two brothers.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Cliff & Sue, Gabe & Phil, Kelly & Christopher,
It is so hard to lose a loved one. I just saw the obituary. Prayers & comfort, Barb
Cliff, Amy, and John, so sorry to hear about your mom. How lucky you were to have her for so long! I have such vivid and good memories of her in both the Kenosha and Dellwood houses. She was always warm and welcoming and made me feel at home. I particularly liked the line in her obituary, “Not a soul left her home unnourished.” So true! I remember how she always had food to offer and what a great cook she was. She was always willing to put up with us kids and our shenanigans and that’s saying a lot! I will always remember her and think of her fondly.
To the family of Shirley Tomlin: I just learned of Shirley’s death yesterday while I was at Villa Pines with my therapy dog, Ruby. How sad I was and how sorry for you. I always enjoyed my visits with her. I did not know her well, but she was obviously a woman of faith and of grace. I will miss her. I pray God’s peace for you during this time of grief and loss.
Sorry for your loss..i just found out and know how close this family could be…kelly my heart is with you…hugs to all
Amy, Cliff and John, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We have many fond memories of all our children and your family when we were neighbors many years ago. God bless all of you!
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your family members. Sorry we didn’t attend the funeral, we weren’t informed.
So sorry for your loss.
Cliff, John and Amy; I was very sad to hear of Shirley’s passing but glad to know about the full life she led and all the people she touched in Adams-Friendship, after doing the same in Kenosha. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and with and your families.
What a great and fun lady. We always had a good time bowling over the years and she will be missed. God will watch over her abd Byron now.
Judy Bieri
To the family of Shirley,
Our condolences and thoughts and prayers are with you.
Werner and Janice Steinseifer
Gary Steinseifer
Rick Steinseifer
To the Tomlin family – your mother was a wonderful friend over the years. I enjoyed visiting with both her and Byron at their home on the lake. We had great travels in Community Club in Arkdale. Enjoy your memories!!
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Shirley’s family and friends.
I remember some great times at their house in dellwood and good memories. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman. You are in our prayers.
Shirley was Mom’s roommate at the Villa. We will miss her tremendously. Love and comfort her family and all who loved her.
We are so very sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed.
What a sad day for us to lose a very dear friend. She was a gift to all who new her and her late husband Robert. There are not enough words to express ones feelings when they lose friends like Shirley. For 50 years we visited them and always felt something good had happened to us. We will miss her very much but we know she is with God and Bab again. Rest in piece lovely Shirley.
Shirley was a lovely lady! We shared many chats about our mutual interest & love for our pets and I had a lot of fun with Shirley during bowling league on our Castle Rock school bowling team! Her positive, caring attitude will live on in all who knew & loved her! My condolences to Shirley’s family.
So sorry on your loss of Shirley. She was one great lady. May God, Family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
So sorry, wish I had all the right words. She was a gift from God to me and many. What a gal !