"Dear Phil and Jan, you have our deepest sympathy. If your mother was anything like you, she must have been the spark of the family. May your memories be of all those cherished happy times. Our prayers will be with you. Anne and Larry, Port Charlotte, FL"
In loving memory of
Bertha K Loy
June 9, 1914 - February 10, 2011
Marion: Bertha K. Loy, 96, passed away early Thursday morning at University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Thistle) Greene, and graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1932. She married Burton Loy on December 16, 1939. He preceded her in death on December 29, 1975. In the 1950's she enjoyed being the manager at the Hi-Way Drive-In Theater concession stand. Mrs. Loy and her husband moved to Lacon, Il in 1965 where they managed the Loy Store until 1975 when she returned to Marion. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and enjoyed being a member of the Cambridge Square Band. She is survived by a son, R. Philip (Janet); a daughter, Phyllis Joan Simpkins; three grandchildren, Gregory (Juanita) Simpkins, Jeffery Simpkins, and Lisa (Michael) Belcher; two great grandchildren, Bradley and Lauren; step great grandsons, Jay Garrison, Jeremy (Katie) Garrison; step great great grandchildren, Jay Ryan, Noah, Lilly, and Shelly. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, and a son-in-law, Robert Simpkins. Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Music Department, 1100 W. Jeffras Avenue, Marion Indiana, 46952. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 15, 2011, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 W. Jeffras Avenue, Marion, Indiana Visitation: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, February 14, 2011, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana and an hour prior to the service at the church. Officiating: Rev. Justin Schlesinger-Devlin Pall Bearers: Michael Belcher, Jay Garrison, Jeremy Garrison, Robert Loy, Gregory Simpkins, Jeffery Simpkins Interment: Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Indiana
Tributes
"We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother ."
"Phyllis, I am so sorry for the passing of your Mother. She was one of a kind. I thought the world of her and she will surely be missed. You take care. Debbie Manns"
"Phil, my prayers are with you, Janet and your family at this time of loss. May God bless you all."
"Phil, Janet and family, We are so sorry to hear about your Mother. Sending thoughts and prayers from Tennessee. Love Philp. Lynn, Nick and Catie Adams"
"Phil, My thoughts and pracyers are with you, Janet and your family members. May God bless you all as your Mother starts her heavenly journey."
"With deepest sympathy. May the Lord comfort all of you at this time of mourning and celebrating her life."
"Our sympathy to your family."
"Phil and Jan, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Phil's mother. I pray that you will feel comfort from our Heavenly Father. May God bless both of you and your family during this time of grief. Trina Stout"