Justine K. Toman
February 6, 1940 ~ August 31, 2012
Justine "Jaye" K. Toman, 72, of McLean, Virginia, passed away, Friday August 31, 2012.
Jaye was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy and Lester Klaus. She graduated from St. Louis University in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She was married to Dr. John S. Toman, and lived and raised their children in McLean, Virginia.
For 35 years Jaye dedicated her life to teaching the exceptional students of Fairfax County Public Schools. The majority of her teaching career was spent at Longfellow Intermediate School in McLean, Virginia, and was considered her home away from home. She retired from full time teaching in 2009 and continued to contribute as a substitute teacher until her passing. Her dedication and passion for teaching was remarkable and her legacy in education will continue through the thousands of students who had helped make her life so fulfilling. She led life with a constant smile on her face and a passion for instilling humility, responsibility and the love of learning in others.
Jaye was an active member of the Toucan Social and Philanthropy Club whose members are current and past educators within the public school system. The Toucan Club is a special group of women that share a common passion for education and their love of children. Together with Jaye, they shared a love of travel, time at the beach and being best of friends to each other.
Jaye spent her last couple of years as a loving and caring grandmother of five grandchildren. Jaye was an important part of the children's lives providing constant love, care and early childhood education that has been so critical in shaping the beautiful children that they are.
Jaye is survived by her husband Dr. John S. Toman; Two children, daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Clint Heiden of McLean, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law John and Amanda Toman of Ashburn, Virginia; and five grandchildren, Austin, Hope, Haley, Hunter Heiden and Jake Toman.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Partner for Surgery (www.partnerforsurgery.com). Jaye had a special place in her heart for this organization and was very proud to have been involved in the amazing work they do for the people of Guatemala.
Cemetery:
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Jaye was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy and Lester Klaus. She graduated from St. Louis University in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She was married to Dr. John S. Toman, and lived and raised their children in McLean, Virginia.
For 35 years Jaye dedicated her life to teaching the exceptional students of Fairfax County Public Schools. The majority of her teaching career was spent at Longfellow Intermediate School in McLean, Virginia, and was considered her home away from home. She retired from full time teaching in 2009 and continued to contribute as a substitute teacher until her passing. Her dedication and passion for teaching was remarkable and her legacy in education will continue through the thousands of students who had helped make her life so fulfilling. She led life with a constant smile on her face and a passion for instilling humility, responsibility and the love of learning in others.
Jaye was an active member of the Toucan Social and Philanthropy Club whose members are current and past educators within the public school system. The Toucan Club is a special group of women that share a common passion for education and their love of children. Together with Jaye, they shared a love of travel, time at the beach and being best of friends to each other.
Jaye spent her last couple of years as a loving and caring grandmother of five grandchildren. Jaye was an important part of the children's lives providing constant love, care and early childhood education that has been so critical in shaping the beautiful children that they are.
Jaye is survived by her husband Dr. John S. Toman; Two children, daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Clint Heiden of McLean, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law John and Amanda Toman of Ashburn, Virginia; and five grandchildren, Austin, Hope, Haley, Hunter Heiden and Jake Toman.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Partner for Surgery (www.partnerforsurgery.com). Jaye had a special place in her heart for this organization and was very proud to have been involved in the amazing work they do for the people of Guatemala.
Cemetery:
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
We were so sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Toman’s passing. She taught my daughter at Longfellow in 1999, and her enthusiasm for social studies and love for her students remains so vivid in our memories today. She was such a blessing to our family.
Condolences on the loss of Mrs. Toman. In her International Relations class at George Mason High School in Falls Church around 1967, she took a different approach by assembling her own curriculum from a variety of fresh sources instead of using one textbook. She thereby prepared us for what we would encounter in college. The class was challenging and stimulating. Thank you Mrs. Toman!
My Codolences
I was saddened to learn of Jaye Toman’s passing. I briefly worked with her at Longfellow Middle School and even in that short period of time, I came to call her my colleague and friend. She was the same gracious and caring person to all of us fellow teachers as she was toward her students. I admired her positive outlook on life and her always present drive for academic excellence for herself as well for the many students who were so fortunate to have her as their teacher. Whenever Jaye entered a room, she lightened it up with her contagious smile, a warm chuckle and a loving feeling. She will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Our son, Charles, was fortunate to have Mrs. Toman as a social studies teacher at Longfellow in 2003. She imparted a love and enthusiasm for U.S. History with her students. I also remember she had a wonderful “binder system” which really helped to keep Charles organized! She was a special teacher that we remember and honor today.