M. Lee Toothman, DDS

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of M. Lee Toothman, DDS on Jan. 8, 2015 at Jupiter Hospice. Dr. Toothman was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on August 17, 1922. Proceeded in death by his parents Glenn and Elsie Toothman and his brothers James S., Fred R, and Glenn Jr. and sister Betty Halvorsen. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley S. Toothman, and son Mark L. Toothman as well as daughters Pamela Lynn Mortensen (Rick) of Tampa Florida and Amy Seaman (Jeff) of Chicago. Grandchildren Ashley Gagne (Mike), Rees Mortensen, Caroline Mortensen, Taylor Toothman, Brendan Toothman, Lindsay Seaman, Will Seaman and Andrew Seaman, as well as great grandchildren Claire Gagne and Graham Gagne.

In World War II, Dr. Toothman was a B-24 pilot in the 446th bomb group of the 8th Air Force stationed in Bungay, England. Returning from service, Dr. Toothman continued his education at Marshall University, then entered the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. Completing dental school, Dr. Toothman rejoined the Army and was deployed as a medic in a frontline field hospital during the Korean War. Dr. Toothman established his dental practice in West Palm Beach Florida in 1951, retiring in 1992. During his dental career Dr. Toothman was very active in both community and professional organizations contributing in a way that will forever leave a lasting impact. He was past President of Palm Beach County Dental Society as well as past President of the Florida East Coast Dental Society. In 1965 both Dr. Toothman and Dr. John Dalton reached out to the President of Palm Beach Junior College, Dr. Harold Manor, and together conceived and established the first dental hygiene program in State of Florida. Dr. Toothman was a long time member of the Pankey Study Group in Miami. Dr. Toothman was highly involved in the local Rotary Club, Kiwanis, and past president of Gideon’s International, and long time member of the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach.

There will be a private burial service for the family followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the Royal Poinciana Chapel, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Dunklin Memorial Camp, www.Dunklin.org.