Loma Mae Jones Chalfant, 86, passed away on May 16, 2014 at Robin Run Village, Indianapolis, IN.
Born in Heppner, Oregon, she was the youngest of six children of Charles N. and Marvel M. Jones.
Loma graduated from Heppner High School in 1944; Northwest Christian College, Eugene, Oregon, in 1948 with a Bachelor of Theology Degree; and Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, Forth Worth, Texas, in 1952 with a Master of Religious Education Degree. She was also ordained into the Christian ministry that year.
Loma joined the staff of the Christian Church in Oregon as a Minister of Christian Education in 1955. In 1964 Loma became Director of Children’s Education at the national office of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis, IN. In 1972 Loma was named National Director of Educational Leader Development for the Division of Homeland Ministries of the Disciples of Christ Church. In 1992 after working for the church for 28 years and 11 months and achieving the position of Director of Ecumenical Educational Development, Loma retired.
Her hobbies included camping, square dancing, and volunteering at church.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Irvin H. Chalfant, Indy., IN; Stepchildren, David , Anderson, IN; Susan FL; Machell (Mike), Tampa, FL; Michael, Seminole, FL; grandchildren Kira and Charlie (Kali) Jenkins; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Chapel at Robin Run Village, 5354 W. 62nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46268. Please visit her online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
Jennie King says
My sincere thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Merlyn Kirk Robinson says
My sincere condolences to Loma Mae’s family. She and I were in the same class throughout grade and high school. She was always so studious, while others like myself were more frivolous. Vada DeMoss (another classmate) has kept me informed about Loma. Loma went on to accomplish so much in her lifetime & I’m sure her family is very proud of her. Merlyn Kirk Robinson
Pat Fleming says
My deepest sympathy to Loma’s family. I was her hairdresser for many years, she was a very interesting lady. May God keep her in his loving arms and with all of you. Sincerely, Pat Fleming
Sharon Watkins says
Holding you in prayer.
Jeannie Washburn Nieman says
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Loma Mae. She was a very special person, and though I have not seen her for many years,I have always held her in my thoughts. She was my mothers baby sister and very much loved by all of her family. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Jeannie Washburn Nieman
wes morgan says
Today is July 19, 2014 — Loma Mae and I shared many wonder-full learning and teaching experiences over a 20 year period; and I am grateful for incredible times we shared!
Irv, I pray a prayer of thanks for you for bringing much joy to Loma Mae’s life!
Kay Jones says
I was one of 3 of Loma’s room-mate at Northwest Christian College 1944-45 We were known as the Angels from Seventh Heaven. I have heard from her every Christmas over the years and only heard of her death today July 27. She was a special person who could memorize scripture on the way to class. My thoughts are with Irvin.