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William L. "Bill" Tolbert

1942 - 2017

William L. "Bill" Tolbert obituary, 1942-2017, Farmington, NM

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

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Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home

103 East Ute Street

Farmington, New Mexico

William Tolbert Obituary

William L. Tolbert, 74, of Farmington, died peacefully in his home Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was born Sept. 9, 1942, in Shiprock.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war, William served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and many more.
He attended Farmington High School, graduated from the N.M. Military Institute and attended Fort Lewis College. William then joined the U.S. Armed Forces where he served 10 years. He married Ann Tolbert (Owens) in 1973 and they raised seven children together. He went on to work in the Oilfield and worked for Aztec Well Service for 34 years before retiring in 2009. He spent his remaining years enjoying his dogs, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
William was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and his wife, Ann Tolbert. He is survived by his sons, Eric Tolbert, Jeff Tolbert (Ryoko), Mark, Greg and Brian Hogan; daughters, Susan Hayes (Wyatt) and Melissa Hogan; sister, Susan Carpenter (Pat); nephews, Daryl and Andy Carpenter; grandchildren, Matt Nelson (Chelsey), Brent Nelson (Rachel), Michell Sansom, Ashley Hogan, Seiya and Amy Tolbert; and great-grandchildren, Jase and Tucker Nelson, Raegan and Cooper Nelson.
A memorial service for Bill will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th St. in Farmington. Interment to follow at the Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington.
William's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from May 21 to Jun. 2, 2017.
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I sure had a lot of fun with Bill, good memories. He had a higher degree of native blood so he got free milk for lunch, he would offer me some and laugh.

Pat Cunningham

May 25, 2017

May you cherish all the good memories. Your mom and dad live in your heart forever. Sending lots of prayers for your family. Love ya!

Sheila Cave

May 25, 2017

One great man sorry his journey here on earth is done. But so glad he is joined together with Anne in Heaven. And Great Aunt Hannah.

Lisa Storm-Robison

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May 20, 2017

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Memorial service

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Emmanuel Baptist Church

211 W. 20th St., Farmington, NM

May

25

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Memory Gardens Cemetery

6917 E. Main St., Farmington, NM

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103 East Ute Street, Farmington, NM 87401

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