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Elizabeth M. Toot

December 4, 1923 — April 20, 2009

ELIZABETH M. TOOT Elizabeth M. (Bette) Toot, 85, a long time resident of Canfield and the Youngstown area, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown from complications after suffering a head injury in a fall. She was born December 4, 1923, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a daughter of Col. John Livingston and Caroline Jones Milburn. In 1930 her family moved to Youngstown, where she grew up on the north side of town. Ms. Toot graduated from The Rayen High School in 1942 and attended Youngstown College. She was a member of the “Greatest Generation,” working on the home front and supporting the troops in World War II. In 1944 she married Thomas H. Toot and was a housewife until they divorced in 1959. She worked as a secretary for Home Savings & Loan Co. from 1959 until 1973, then became a real estate salesperson with Lou Kreidler Associates and later Del Realty. She obtained a real estate brokerage license and started her own brokerage, Landsites Realty, retiring in 1996. Ms. Toot enjoyed writing, reading, watching sports, and playing tennis when she was younger. A passionate golfer, she was a long time member of the Mill Creek Ladies Golf League where she won many awards and played until last fall. Another passion was her pets, including cats and two black lab dogs. She is survived by her son, Attorney Douglas M. (Lola) Toot, of Canfield, Ohio, her twin sister, Jane Milburn, of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, a special nephew and niece, John and Patricia Grey, also of Fort Myers Beach, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Patricia Cessna. Friends may call from 10-11:30 A.M. at Lane Funeral Home in Canfield on Friday morning, May 8. Memorial services will follow at 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Animal Charity of Youngstown, Ohio and Mill Creek Park Foundation, Youngstown, Ohio.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

10:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel

65 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406

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Friday, May 8, 2009

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Lane Funeral Home Canfield Chapel

65 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406

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