Dr. Toni Jean Sullivan
June 09, 1937 - June 25, 2018
Irvine CA
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Dr. Toni Jean Sullivan
June 09, 1937 - June 25, 2018
Irvine CA
Obituary
Sullivan, Toni J. – 81, of Irvine, California passed away on June 25, 2018. Toni was born and grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University and an Ed.D. in nursing education from Columbia University. After a long and distinguished career of nursing service and scholarship, Toni retired in 1999 after leading nursing programs at Felician College, the University of Southern California and the University of Missouri.
Devoted mother of Jill Baker and her husband Eric Baker and James T. Sullivan, Jr. and his wife Kelly Douglass. Loving grandmother of four grandchildren. Dear sister of William W. Whelan, Jr. Toni is predeceased by her beloved husband James T. Sullivan and her dear sister Judith Whelan.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 30th at 2:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Toni’s memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org).
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: June 30, 2018 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
17 responses to Dr. Toni Jean Sullivan
Shirley J. Farrah, PhD, RN-BC says:
June 29, 2018
My most sincere condolences to Toni’s family. I recall her stories of the children when she was at University of Missouri (MU). And Jim was dear as well. Toni initiated and/or significantly contributed to many projects while she was at the University of Missouri and their positive outcomes continue, most notably advocating for APRN legislation, Aging in Place and distance education. Her legacy will continue and her picture is proudly displayed on the “Dean’s Wall” in the MU Sinclair School of Nursing. God bless her and the remaining family.
Vicki Conn says:
June 29, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Toni was creative and energetic. She recognized opportunities where others saw obstacles. Toni was deeply committed to moving nursing forward as a means to improving health outcomes.
Vicki Conn says:
June 29, 2018
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Toni was creative and energetic. She recognized opportunities where others saw obstacles. Toni was deeply committed to moving nursing forward as a means to improving health outcomes.
Brandon Amy Briar and Chet says:
June 30, 2018
Pappy Bill, Aunt Jeanie and family,
Please know that we are sending our love and prayers for peace.
Wendy says:
June 30, 2018
Jim and Jill, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, my aunt and my father’s sister. As a child I looked up to her with awe. She was always amazing; exuding capabilities I could only dream to aspire to. However, despite my aunt’s stature in the nursing community she never neglected to display an immense love for her immediate family, as well as, Kathy, Willy and me, her nieces and nephew. When I was little she would rush into our house on Christmas or Thanksgiving, with her pies and family in tow, yet look for us to hug and coddle. She really was a special aunt and a special lady. She will be missed, but continue to be loved and often thought of!.
I love you, Aunt Noni –
Wendy