Ann Marie (Myhre) O'Toole

Ann Marie (Myhre) O’Toole, age 68 (and ¾), shed her broken body and ran to the arms of Jesus on March 15, 2020. She left the world peacefully, on her terms, and after one last cup of coffee (two creams, two sugars). Her last day was a miraculous gift, spent snuggling and trading stories with her three daughters, two oldest grandsons, and her husband of nearly 45 years. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; stepson, Shawn O’Toole; daughters, Lori O’Toole Buselt (Brian), Jennifer Snyder (Ryan) and Amanda Mason (Kurtis), as well as grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher O’Toole, Westley, Eleanora and Parker Buselt, Kaden and Blake Snyder and Konnor and Reed Mason, all of whom lovingly called her “Gigi”. She also is remembered by siblings, Mike Thompson (Ruthie), Eric Myhre (Martha Bellew-Smith), Joel Myhre (Terry), Maggi Myhre (Pat Long), and sister-of-the-heart, Monica Dixon. She had a gaggle of sisters- and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews, most of whom had kids, too. The O’Toole Clan is strong, as will be the party held to honor her life once toilet paper is back in stock and those aged 70 and above are cleared for travel. Ann, who was born June 11, 1951, was eager to be reunited with her parents, Ret. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Burnell K. and Doris Myhre. She spent most of her life as a self-proclaimed Futures Investor, pouring her heart and love into her children and those lucky enough to know her. Ann was known for her bright smile, quirky sense of humor and her talent and skill for sewing, quilting and crocheting. Ann never knew a stranger and had friends near and far, many of whom still cherish her handmade gifts. Though she graduated high school in Hawaii, she never learned to dive and always preferred sunbathing in the shallow end of the pool. Ann spent the last 12 years of her life battling COPD. Her biggest goal was to live long enough to foster relationships with her grandchildren, which she did. Her family will be forever grateful she achieved that goal. Regretfully, due to the developing pandemic, the family is hosting a small and private Funeral Mass on Friday, March 20 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church followed by a Graveside Service at Resurrection Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. There she will rest near a shade tree where she will be joined by her loving spouse MANY years from now. Immediate family should contact Lori O’Toole Buselt to request details to view a video of the service. In lieu of flowers (or coffee, whiskey or meals) the family requests memorials to be made to the American Lung Association (action.lung.org/goto/AnnOToole). In lieu of the funeral Ann deserved, the family invites you to share tributes, photos, video toasts and respectable selfies on social media using the tag #WeRememberAnn.