Orin "Bob" Robert Tolman

Orin Robert “Bob” Tolman returned to his Heavenly Father on December 24, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. We are deeply saddened to lose the light that he was in our lives but are consoled knowing that he now is enveloped in the arms of those who have gone before.

Bob was born June 7, 1942 in Murray Utah, the son of Orin Hatch Tolman and Irene Hill. He grew up in Sandy Utah where he attended Jordan High School. He served an LDS mission in Chicago, Illinois. He married Kay Pedersen in 1964. Then they were later divorced. He married Bonnie Baker in 1974. They were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple in 1989. He lived most of his adult life in the Salt Lake City area.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was always happy and loved bringing a smile to everyone’s face. For many years he played Santa Claus for family and work events. He enjoyed the yearly family reunion/campout with family and friends. He was also well known for his cooking skills specifically his homemade ice cream, chicken noodle soup and banana bread. He taught a ceramic painting class at the local senior citizens center for many years. His greatest enjoyment came from serving others.

Bob had many talents and skills. Over the years he used them as a custodian, a landscaper, a bus driver and a cashier. His is last and most favorite was being a foster grandparent for the states head-start program. He loved working with and teach and the children. This is where he became “Grandpa Bob”.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Bonnie. Children: Ken Tolman (Jennifer), Shelly Gray (Jerry), Terry Sund, BonnieRae Jean (Daniel) and Quincey Tolman (Angel), Janice Jenkins (sister) Anne Tolman (sister-in-law). His 28 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his Wendy Massey (daughter), Wayne Myrick (son) Orin Hatch Tolman (father), Irene Tolman (mother), Phil Tolman (brother), Betty Tolman (sister-in-law), Gordon Tolman (brother), James Massey (son-in-law), Jerry Flores (son-in-law) .

The family would like to offer a special thank you to: 7-Eleven on 9657 S State for being so wonderful, friendly and giving and Bristol Hospice for being there through this difficult time.

A viewing will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 S 2200 W, Riverton, Utah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Draper 2nd Ward Meeting House, 1617 E 12700 S Draper Utah with a viewing that morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the same location. Interment will take place immediately following at Sandy City Cemetery, Sandy, Utah.