Pearl “Toby” Margaret Tobin Addington passed away on June 4, 2024, after a short illness. Pearl was born in Langford, SD to John Tobin and Pauline Hendershott Tobin on September 18, 1925.
After an early education in a one-room school near her family farm (to which she traveled on horseback with her siblings), Pearl attended Langford High School. Following graduation, she moved to Minneapolis, MN to complete her medical laboratory and x-ray technical training, before settling in Miles City, MT to work at Holy Rosary Hospital.
In April 1945 she was married to Donald Browning Addington and their family ultimately grew to include two sons. Pearl was active in the Methodist Church, frequently volunteered as an election worker, and engaged in countless craft projects with friends over the years. A voracious reader, she kept an extensive handwritten card catalog listing every book she read, complete with brief reviews.
She enjoyed travel and visited many locations in the US and abroad. As one of many cousins raised near her South Dakota home, Pearl rarely missed the bi-annual family reunions they held in later years.
She was preceded in death by her brother James and is survived by her sister Christine of Sioux Falls, her sons Jeff (Lindsay) of Missoula and John of Helena, two grandchildren, Tobin(Libby) and Aislinn (Sean) all of Missoula, nieces and nephews, and two great grandchildren.
Per her wishes no funeral services will be held.
Memorials should be made to a charity of your choice.
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Susan Sanderson says
I many many fond memories of Toby. She was a great friend to my parents, Bill and Doris Sanderson Winslow. She was always kind and funny. My prayers & thoughts are with her family at this time.
Mary Rose Bovee says
I have a note written to my mom after I was born from your mom, “Mary, you had a girl. Just what you wanted after 3 boys !” Always a smile and greeting whenever I saw her. RIP Toby.
Mark Browning says
Kind thoughts being sent to cousins Jeff, John and their families. It was a surprise to see this notice of a seemingly ageless Toby. I enjoyed seeing her during MC visits and catching up on news. She was a classy woman and friend; a great addition to the Browning family. Fond memories will remain.
Ginger Huckins says
I am so sorry for the loss of Toby. She was a dear friend and she will be missed by many.prayers to all the family.
Denise Harvey says
What a precious and gracious lady! We miss her here in Miles City and know her family and friends have welcomed her with loving arms into heavenly rest!
Denise Oberlander Harvey
Laura Jane Huntzicker Willson says
Whenever I think of Toby I remember the snake that we were playing with as kids. Of course John said we had to move it before she got home. We got busy and forgot to pick it up. Sorry for the loss of a great lady.
Roberta Cauthron says
Jeff and John, How well I remember your mom from the years she worked with mine at the clinic. She had such a wonderful smile and was always so nice to me (even asking me to babysit you two a couple of times!). Know that I am thinking of you.
Cori Hanel Munsell says
She was a lovely woman and a very good friend of my mother.
Sorry for your loss.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles says
Dear John & Jeff and families,
Toby was one of my all-time favorite people. She was my own mother’s contemporary, but never seemed like it – always more like a girlfriend, so much fun to see and visit with. Her smile would just light up a room.
God bless,
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles
Linda Hodgson says
John and Jim so sorry about your loss. What a great person . I was lucky to have her on a trip I went on with my mom. We had so much fun.
Bernice says
So many memories from the many years that Toby and I were friends, Our trips overseas tothe 7 countries in Europe, to the British Isles to the musical at Branson and more. But none more precious than the times we spent over a cup of coffee/tea with 6 or 8 very dear local friends.
BGC
Teresa Geib Bacon says
John i am so sorry to hear of your Mothers Death. I would inquire as to your whereabouts every few yrs , remembering our Childhood. She always responded w a long note and thanking me for reaching out to her. It meant a lot she responded in kind. My Condolences to the Family
Bob & Cindy says
I have so many wonderful memories of Toby, our mothers worked years together and carried on a wonderful friendship. God bless.
Lisa Blunt says
Jeff, John and families – I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I lived in the apartment below her for many years at Ken’s. I have many fond memories of her and enjoyed visiting with her. She was always interested in the family. When she was no longer able to attend church, even though I lived below her, I still missed her presence at church. Prayers and hugs.
Cheryl Tonn says
Jeff and John, what a lovely mother you were blessed with! I so enjoyed my visits with her during Meals on Wheels!!! She was always so cheerful and appreciative!!
I have thought of her often when drive by her place.my sincere sympathy !
Nikky Walker says
Such an amazing nice lady. I lived in the building where toby lived in miles city and when I had my son she was always so happy to see him and how he was doing. she was always looking out the window to see when we were home and greeted us by the door. My son has always loved going up there to her apt during Christmas because she had a ceramic tree that Santa and the reindeer were flying around. when i found out she was moving out it broke my heart she honestly was so kind to me and my son. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Mike Bissell says
Fond memories of Toby! As young boy I was sent down the hall quite a few times, in the Miles City Clinic to get a chest x ray from Toby! My mother worked with Toby in the clinic as a nurse for Dr. Polk. Of the many great people who treated that little kid so well, Toby was speciall! Always looked forward to seeing Toby !
Christine Whitlock Keltner says
Dearest cousins———–a shock to read of Toby’s passing——-I always thought of her being forever——-
Many fond memories of the different family doings and chance meetings
love to you both and prayers to all
Jack Hanson says
Jeff, John and families – I am sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.