Toby_D_Wymore

Toby Dan Wymore, 38, of Gladstone, Mo., passed away December 18, 2008. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. on Monday, December 22, at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, with visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Internment at Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Dream Factory. Toby was born July 9, 1970, in Wichita, Kan. He was a graduate of Oak Park High School in 1988 and was a Marine veteran during Desert Storm. Toby lived in the Gladstone and Kansas City North area most of his life. Survivors include his daughter McKenna Wymore; mother and stepfather, Patsy and Jack Ferguson; father and stepmother, Danny and Barbara Wymore; grandmother Vera Chitwood; sisters Rhonda Sorensen, Megan Wymore; brothers Troy, Joshua, and Aaron Wymore; stepsisters Shelly Ferguson, Libby Vedder; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements: Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home, at (816) 734-5500.

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Directions from nearest airport:
Cemetery is located in Southeast Leavenworth. From Kansas City International Airport, take Interstate 29 North 7.5 miles to Platte City exit 20. Turn left and proceed through Platte City to Highway 92 and turn West for 8.5 miles. After crossing the bridge into Leavenworth turn left on Highway’s 73 and 7. Travel four miles to Highway 5 (Muncie Road) and proceed .5 miles. The cemetery is on your left.

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The family of Toby Wymore wish to express their thanks and gratitude to all those who have shown kindness during this difficult time through prayers and words.

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We are all very saddened to hear of the passing of our brother, Toby D. Wymore. Toby was full of life, energy and had a compassion and devotion for the Marine Corps unlike anyone I've ever seen. Anyone who visits this site should know that it was Toby's idea to start it; and anyone who knew him knows that he had a true desire to keep in contact with his fellow veterans and support active duty Marines, both home and abroad. Toby was planning to deploy to Iraq in January 2009 and had worked around the country for several years helping communities heal from disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. He will be greatly missed by his Marine Corps brothers, as well as his family and friends. Toby was very outgoing and easily made new friends; but more importantly he enjoyed keeping up with old friends as well. I always enjoyed talking to Toby and will greatly miss his him, his laughter and his dedication. - Gene Davis, Webmaster

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Gene,
I just received this and can't express how low I feel about Toby's death. In my eyes, all of the Marines in C Co are 18-22 years old drinking beer in the P.I. or driving in our LAVs in the desert of Saudi Arabia. Toby's image is especially clear in my mind when he dressed up as Santa Claus and went around the camp bringing cheer to everyone. As this Christmas comes 17 years later, I always think of that skinny ass kid with the ear to ear grin talking to everyone and keeping up our motivation when separation from family and friends weighed on our minds.

I am saddened I didn't see this e-mail sooner so I could have sent flowers or signed the obituary remembrance in time for the funeral. Take care my friend, S/F Tom Protzeller

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Toby, you're the best friend I have ever had in my life. No matter where we were or what we were both doing we always found a way to keep in touch. I always loved the passion we both had for the Marine Corps and for trying to locate our friends. It seemed as though we never had a lot of luck finding others on our own but when we got together we always managed to find a few more friends. I will never forget that week in Vermont when we really got aggressive about finding others, especially when we found Peirce and you cried and wouldn't believe it was him. When Jason came up to Vermont with his family to hang with us is still one of the greatest days I have had in a very long time. Sitting together that week and plotting trying to put a reunion together and web site was great, and thanks to your drive and Gene stepping up we now have a great site were we can now pay tribute to you.

I am sorry I have been out of touch to much the last several month's with my job and my family issues that you always were there to help with. I should have been there for you! I love you brother and do not know what I am going to do without you. I have a void that can not be replaced. You are the greatest most loyal most caring person I have ever met and this country and this world has suffered a great loss losing you. I will never let my own children forget Uncle Wymore, and I will still chat with you daily. Sorry for not being there when you needed me most.

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Webmaster note - We are currently checking into the possibility of setting up an account for Toby's daughter, McKenna, for those who would like to contribute. Mike Kobel will be coordinating this effort with the family. As soon as we get more information, we'll pass it along to you.

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Toby, I was truly blessed early this spring when you happened to find me in Fort Payne Al. The time we spent kayaking in Little River Canyon will always be cherished deeply. I will never forget working in Texas on Hurricane Ike. You were one of my truly best friends in the world!! I will never forget you!! SEMPER FI MY BROTHER!!

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