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“Theola was a wonderful person to be around. She was often thinking of others rather than herself. She loved the true God Jehovah (Psalm 83:18) with...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Jonathan Steele - Knox, IN
“To the Atkins Family, I have some memories of your mother I would like to share. We were in Rotary together for years, and your mother and dad were...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Dick and Joan Joyce - Englewood, FL
“Sorry about your loss. She was a lovely lady. Tom and Linda
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Tom &Linda Bloom - FtMyers, FL
“Theola will be greatly missed by many. She was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Jean Linsner - Marco Island, FL
“Our sincere condolences on the death of your mother. May you feel God near in this time or sorrow.
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5 of 14 | Posted by: Janet Hirschy - Bradenton, FL
“Linda and Tom very sorry to hear about your Mother passing. Very hard to lose our parents. My condolences. Sincerely, Sandy
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Sandra Skipp - Wyoming, MI
“Tom and all family, I am so sory for your loss! It is never easy but during the holidays seems to be worse. I will keep you all in my thoughts and...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Betty Wilcockson - IN
“Mothers are so special and meaningful and I know the sadness that accompanies the loss of a Mom. Our condolences to you all. God blessed you with a...Read More »
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Rick & Marty Derf - Grand Haven, MI
“Many memories of your parents, all happy ones. They always made me feel welcome. Bob would sing and Theola always had food! Lynette and I would...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Alanna Heet - Plymouth, IN
“Sorry about your mom. She was always so friendly. It doesn't make any difference about our parents' age, we still miss them and think of all of the...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Shirley A. Gidley - Plymouth, IN
“Theola's zeal and love for Jehovah was an encouragement to all who knew her. She never passed up an opportunity to talk to anyone who would listen...Read More »
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Jim & Karon Overholt - Plymouth, IN
“Tom, Lynette, and Don, Your mother was such a sweet person to me and also my children. I always enjoyed seeing her at JCPenney's. My sympathies...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Reita Lockridge - Holiday, FL
“THEOLA WAS A GOOD FRIEND. I WILL MISS HER. Denise Gaines
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13 of 14 | Posted by: DENISE GAINES - PLYMOUTH, IN
“I'm so sorry for your lose,I didn't know your mother very well but I thought of all Atkins as my frind.I don't know what to say,but I 'm here if you...Read More »
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Ingwald Johnson - Plymouth, IN
Theola I. Atkins, age 93, of Plymouth, Indiana, passed away at 10:24 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross, in Mishawaka, Indiana. Theola was born on June 10, 1918, in Detroit, Michigan, to Orlando and Marion (MacDonald) Bryce. On August 17, 1940, Theola married Robert "Bob" Atkins in Detroit, Michigan. Bob passed away on September 13, 2001, after 61 years of marriage. Theola had been a member of the Plymouth Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1952. She was a homemaker, mother of three children, and worked at J.C. Penney, Company, in Plymouth. Theola is survived by her daughter, Lynette (Larry) Rusk of South Bend; her sons, Don (Rhonda) Atkins of Bradenton, Florida and Tom (Linda) Atkins of Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her grandson, David Atkins (1999); her brother, Neil John Bryce (1924); and her great-grandson, Braden Rusk (2006). Memorials may be made to: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses ~VISITATION~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011, 1:00-3:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011, 3:30-4:00 P.M. KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 9019 SUTER ROAD~PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 ~SERVICES~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011, 4:00 P.M. KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ELDER MARK KLINGERMAN, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL~ AT A LATER DATE ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com
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