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Herod "Pete" Toon
January 22, 1926 ~ April 3, 2017 (age 91) 91 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Steve Nickels
April 18, 2019 11:41 AM
I was unaware of Mr. Toon’s passing, but wanted to leave my thoughts. My parents lived next door to
Mr. Toon, in Plainfield, for many years. I recall many backyard games and croquet games with his kids. Mr. Toon tolerated us all as he went about yard and mowing duties. I did not know of all his special talents.
I do remember his generosity in writing me a letter of recommendation in 1965, to give to a university.
I was later admitted to that university. I am proud to have known him as one of the most generous and unselfish individuals I have known. Thank you, Pete.
Mr. Toon, in Plainfield, for many years. I recall many backyard games and croquet games with his kids. Mr. Toon tolerated us all as he went about yard and mowing duties. I did not know of all his special talents.
I do remember his generosity in writing me a letter of recommendation in 1965, to give to a university.
I was later admitted to that university. I am proud to have known him as one of the most generous and unselfish individuals I have known. Thank you, Pete.
A candle was lit by Steve N.
on April 17, 2019 10:27 PM
Message from Jan Niehoff Milroy class of 54
April 22, 2017 3:18 PM
Mr. Toon was our teacher at Milroy and our coach. I have fond memories of him when he was there. He was a very accomplished man according to his obituary which was very interesting to those of us who knew him. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Message from Scott Bagwell
April 22, 2017 12:31 PM
Beth,
Very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I knew he was an accomplished man, but was not aware of the extent until I read the obituary. I hope you and your family are finding comfort.
Very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I knew he was an accomplished man, but was not aware of the extent until I read the obituary. I hope you and your family are finding comfort.
Message from Jane Marshall Coe
April 22, 2017 11:56 AM
Pete and my dad (Herschel Marshall) were friends. I know Pete was very kind to Dad after my mom passed away,. And Dad passed away four years ago, on the exact same date. My sincere condolences. They were indeed the greatest generation!
Message from Jon Hammond
April 22, 2017 10:03 AM
Mr.Toon, I first met as a student teacher at Ben Davis. Later I had the privilege of being the Toons' mail carrier. Both were very gracious and generous people. I remember that when Mr. Toon learned I was becoming a baseball official that he gave me all his umpiring gear. He and Mrs. Toon are examples that all younger and older alike should emulate. My condolences to their family.
A candle was lit by David Osborn class of "59
on April 21, 2017 12:12 PM
Message from Julie Moster Pappas
April 20, 2017 7:08 AM
Working with Mr Toon was such a wonderful, growing experience. I respected him greatly. I was an English teacher at Ben Davis while he was a VP. Everyone loved him and learned from his example. He will be missed and I send my sympathies to his family. We were all blessed to know him.
Message from Ken and Lauri McCoy
April 19, 2017 9:35 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Pete's legacy will live through so many, as to know him was such an honor. Pete and Mimi were so kind, loving and warm to so many, especially the young Red Pride girls, who also adored Mimi's cooking! Honored to have known Pete. Thank you for sharing your dad with us.
Message from Carole D Burton Jennings
April 19, 2017 9:33 PM
I often wondered what ever happen to him. I never had to go see him when I was at BDHS, but when I started there we were allowed to go outside at lunch time and hang. This was actually where the students went to smoke and unfortunately "get high". There would always be someone at the door watching for and adult and then you would here " Toon is coming, Toon is coming" all through the kids and that meant put everything down and out. He would come out and walk through all the kids and if there was a lit cigarette he would just step on it an put it out then go on.
My prayers go to the family and I am sure he will be missed dearly.
My prayers go to the family and I am sure he will be missed dearly.
Message from Melinda Jones, Indianapolis Indiana
April 19, 2017 6:45 PM
Pete Toon came to Sugar Grove Senior Living when my mother, Jayne Ann Jones was still there. He was always friendly with everyone, and of course - he loved to watch sports on television. I knew Terry from high school, and he would visit his dad often, and so did his sisters. My condolence to the family - I know he was proud of all of you.
Message from Betty Barding
April 19, 2017 1:28 PM
Beth and family,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Due to another commitment I will not be able to attend the memorial service.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Due to another commitment I will not be able to attend the memorial service.
A candle was lit by Jay Budd
on April 19, 2017 10:29 AM
Message from Jay Budd
April 19, 2017 10:29 AM
Sorry for your loss. How Blessed you were to have him in your lives.
Message from Chuck Lewis
April 15, 2017 3:08 PM
We have only fond memories of Uncle Pete. Our times visiting Pete and Dorothy we always fun and they went out of their way to find fun things to do. We regret that the long distance from our home in Oregon made frequent visits difficult. Our prayers and hearts are with you.
God Bless- Chuck, Jane and Donna
God Bless- Chuck, Jane and Donna
Message from Matt
April 12, 2017 1:21 PM
So sorry to hear about Uncle Pete. May he rest in peace. I remember him giving me pitching pointers during my illustrious Little League baseball years. Our sympathies to Terry, Debbie, Beth and Tammy and their families. Love from Nebraska....
Message from Marcy
April 12, 2017 11:25 AM
Sweet Uncle Pete, you will be missed. I hope you're laughing and having fun w/Aunt Dot and Mom and Dad. Lots of love from Minnesota.
Message from Priscilla Dillow
April 6, 2017 10:18 PM
Sending condolences to the Toon family. Pete was so respected by the Ben Davis HS staff & students. Once a Giant, always a Giant. A true professional, fellow golfer, a life well lived & a career well spent. Always enjoyed chatting w/Pete at Oak Tree golf course. RIP
Message from Chuck Eccles
April 6, 2017 12:37 PM
My deepest sympathy to the Toon family
Message from Norma Rhea
April 6, 2017 10:03 AM
To the Toon family:
I got to know Pete better at the neighborhood pitch-ins. He was a great person and you are blessed to have him for a relative. My thoughts and prayers are with you. II Cor. 1:2-4.
I got to know Pete better at the neighborhood pitch-ins. He was a great person and you are blessed to have him for a relative. My thoughts and prayers are with you. II Cor. 1:2-4.
Message from Chuck Hibbert
April 5, 2017 1:24 PM
I first met Mr. Toon when I was a student at Fulton Jr. High School. It was then my honor to meet Pete a seocnd time when I went to work for Wayne Township Schools in 1986. Pete was then an Assistant Principal at BDHS. Pete was a gentleman and I called him my friend.
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