Irene Tolman
Irene Tolman joined her husband Leo when she peacefully passed away on December 8, 2007.
She was born along with her twin brother Melvin on August 11, 1922 in Thatcher, Arizona. She was the 9th child of David E. Haggard and Callie C. Cope. She was born into a family and extended family who adored her.
She spent her early years in Thatcher and graduated from Thatcher High School with honors. May 21, 1940 she married her eternal companion and love of her life Leo Tolman.
They made their home in Downey, California before moving to Bountiful in 1973. They are the parents of eight children. Ronn Tolman, Larry Tolman (Linda), JoDel Jensen (Jerry), Suzanne Vajda (Alex), Joy Sunyich (Steve), Bob Tolman, Sheri Nicholas (Curtis), Ginger Wolfe (Matt); 30 grandchildren and 65 great grandchildren.
Irene loved everyone and loved to serve. She lovingly shared her talents in all organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For 16 years Irene worked on Main St. in Bountiful, at the Mother Goose and Carr Stationary.
Leo and Irene loved their family. Their home was filled with laughter, love, music and food. We are grateful to all those who lovingly attended to her needs in the last few years of her life. Vista and Rocky Mountain Hospice and Comfort Keepers made it possible for her to remain in the comfort of her home.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, December 13, 2007 at the Bountiful 9th Ward Chapel, 585 E. Center. Friends may call Wed. from 6-8 pm at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and 9:45-10:45 am at the church prior to services. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.
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