Grey K. Toy

Grey K. Toy, entered the Lord's Triumph on Monday, February 7, 2005. He was born on August 8, 1923, graduated from North High School, graduated from Phoenix College and joined the Army Air Corp in 1942. He served in the 407 Air Service Squadron, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant, before his Honorable Discharge in 1946. Upon returning stateside, he worked at the family businesses, Toy's Grocery Store, and later Toy's Shangri-la Restaurant. He made Toy's Shangri-la Restaurant a part of his life for 27 years. Grey and his wife of 54 years, Mary, shared the restaurant life and later enjoyed traveling with family members. Most recently, Grey made Phoenix Fishing Supply a part of his life. His wife, Mary, preceded Grey in death in August 2003. His daughter, Debra and son-in-law, Frank Law of Highland, California, son Grey Jr., and grandchildren Kelsey and Kevin, survives Grey. He is also survived by brothers, Col. William, Louis and Henry, sisters, Sue, Katie, Violet, Nancy, Betsy, and Shirley, a sister-in-law, Ethel Fong and brother-in-law, William Tang. Grey was dedicated to his family and was always unselfishly giving to others. He loved family and enjoyed family gatherings. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations are made to Historic First Church, Hospice of the Valley, or the Chinese Senior Citizens Center. Visitation, Friday, February 11, 2005, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral Service, Saturday, February 12, 2005, 11:00 A.M., Historic First Presbyterian Church, 402 West Monroe Street.