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Sylvia Tomlinson

September 13, 1933 — March 8, 2024

Sylvia Page (Malott) Tomlinson age 90, of Shelby Township MI, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2024.

Loving wife of Charles Leard Tomlinson whom she married December 27, 1955 in Plymouth, MI and preceded her in death.

Dear mother of Larry Tomlinson of Redford, MI, Lynn (Tom) Stockebrand of Superior, CO, Jill (Carl) Thompson of Dexter, MI, Wendy Tomlinson of Shelby Twp, MI and Brenda (Wolfgang) Schmitz of Duluth, GA.

Grandmother of Caleigh (Davis) Conklin, Rhett Stockebrand, Nick (Courtney) Thompson, Meghan Tomlinson, Christian (Anne) Thompson, William Ballard, Frances Jeakle, Melissa (Josh) Woodruff, and Hillary Ballard.

Great-grandmother of Liam and Jacob Thompson; Mila, Logan and Hunter Thompson; Brooke, Collin and Landon Jeakle; Noah and Ava Woodruff.

Beloved Sister of Roberta Malott who preceded her in death, Janet Yahne and Forrest (Bobbie) Malott.

Sylvia graduated with a BS in Nursing from Albion College and the University of Michigan in 1956. She was a member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association, Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Michigan Diocese, Episcopalian Diocese and an active member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. She dedicated many years of her life to helping others as a registered nurse . Sylvia enjoyed traveling domestically and internationally with her husband. Sylvia and Chuck were lifelong University of Michigan fans and loved attending football games together. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held Friday, June 21st at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 100 Romeo St., Rochester MI. Visitation starts at 10:00 a.m with a service at 11:00 a.m followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice.
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Friday, June 21, 2024

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

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St. Philip's Episcopal Church

100 Romeo Road
Rochester, MI 48307

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Friday, June 21, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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St. Philip's Episcopal Church

100 Romeo Road
Rochester, MI 48307

The service will be followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Episcopal Church or the charity of your choice.

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

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