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Mary Elizabeth Toy

Mary Toy Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Toy joined her Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, she was 77 years old. Born in Phoenix on June 9, 1926, she graduated from Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix College. During her school years, she was active in sports and sold War Bonds during World War II. She married Grey K. Toy on June 26, 1949, and joined his family's business at Toy's Shangri-La as hostess and cashier. Later she worked with her son, Grey, Jr., as cashier and accountant for Phoenix Fishing. For over fifty years she was a member of the Historic First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix. She is survived by her husband Grey, her son, Grey Jr., both of Phoenix and her daughter and son-in-law Debra and Frank Law of Highland, CA. Also by grandchildren Kelsey and Kevin of Highland, CA, sister Ethel of Fairfax, CA, and brother William K. Tang of Phoenix. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 17, from 5-8 P.M. at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Services will be held on Monday, August 18, at 10:30 A.M. at Historic First Church, 402 West Monroe. In lieu of flowers, contributions way be made to Historic First Church or the American Heart Association. Mary believed in family. She was deeply devoted to her immediate and extended family, and always concerned for family and friends. Her caring, loving, and friendship will always be remembered. www.almooregrimshaw.com.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2003.

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Don and Myrtle Combrink

August 23, 2003

Dear Gowdy and Grey,

Mary was one of the most delightful ladies we know. She always had a smile and kind words for everyone. We will always remember how kind, caring, and sensitive she was to our graddaughter, Sidney, each time we visited. She will always have a place in our hearts. We will miss her deeply.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Don and Myrtle Combrink

Viki & Rod Nelson

August 18, 2003

We will certainly miss her shining face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Eric Quan

August 18, 2003

Gowdy,



Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



With regret,

Eric and Sandi Quan

Tim and Wendy Ong

August 18, 2003

To Mr. Toy, Debbie & Family and Grey, Jr.:

Our prayers and condolences are with you at this time. Mrs. Toy was a very gracious person.

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