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Tobias Alvin Vatne

Lacey, Washington

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Tobias Alvin Vatne

Tobias Alvin Vatne 59, of Tumwater passed away, Sunday May 15, 2011 at his home. Tobias was a lifetime resident of Thurston County. He worked for Southgate Fence. Memorial services will be held Monday May 23, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Lacey, WA....

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REST IN PEACE TOBY, A fixture of Tumwater, always good in conversation. A good man.
Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Sincerly Pete Seward.

My Uncle Toby was not only a great singer/musician but also a good friend. Although we didn't get to see each other as much as I would have liked to, everytime we did get together it was like we had just talked yesterday. I have many great memories of Uncle Toby. Holidays at the cabin in Yelm when he would sneak us kids a beer and many nights of just sitting and listening to him play his guitar and sing. Whether he was playing solo at home or out at the bar with his band, his voice was second...

Opening day of fishing 2008 - wearing his "lucky" fishing hat

The last time I saw Toby was the summer of 2010. Neither one us recognized the other. After naming my ex husband, Toby commented about being best man at my wedding. Toby! All I could say was that people change. I had never seen him in a full beard and he never saw me with hair so short. I have many stories I could relate but where to start; Toby has been like family to me and my first husband Bill (McCarty) and a friend always. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends whose lives...

So sorry to hear of the passing of Toby, he was a very good friend and I will miss him deeply. My heart goes out to his family and to Taryn. My thoughts and prayers are with you all