Longtime Clam Gulch, Alaska, resident Bill Toombs, 85, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 18, 2019, at home with his wife of 41 years by his side.
At his request, no services are planned.
Bill was born on August 16, 1934, in Springfield, Mo. He graduated from Eureka Springs High School class of 1953 and attended some college.
He served in the Army from Feb. 17, 1954 until his honorable discharge on Jan. 31, 1956.
He moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, in 1963 where he was a general contractor. In 1977 he moved to Clam Gulch, and retired from general contracting in 1991.
His family writes: “He was loved and adored by his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his family. He was known to always lift a helping hand to those in need. While our hearts are deeply saddened, we are thankful for the peace knowing he is no longer in pain and at home in Heaven.”
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Marie Toombs; and brothers Tom and Bob Toombs.
He is survived by his wife, Jodi Toombs of Clam Gulch; daughter, Terri (Toombs) Nettles of Soldotna, Alaska; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Debbie Toombs of Humble, Texas, and Gary and Tracy Toombs of Kona, Hawaii; grandsons Chet Nettles of Soldotna, Kyle Nettles; of Wasilla, Alaska; Cory Toombs and his wife, Missy, of LaCenter, Wash.; Jason Mueller and his wife, Susan, and David Toombs, all of Humble, Texas; granddaughters Shelby West and her husband, Rem, of Soldotna and Carolyn Martin and her husband, Michael, of Humble, Texas; great-granddaughters Blakely Toombs and Evelyn Mueller; and sisters-in-law, Barbie Toombs of Havasu, Ariz.; and Louise Toombs of Berryville, Ark.
Rather than flowers, please send memorial donations to Central Peninsula Health Foundation, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669 or givingheals.org/donatenow.