Lynn J. Tolman

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Lynn Tolman Obituary

Lynn J. Tolman 1935 ~ 2003 Lynn J. Tolman, 68, of Orem died, Wednesday October 8th, 2003 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center due to complications from leukemia. Lynn was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1935 to Newell and Dora Tolman. He served an LDS mission to Central America. After his mission he attended BYU, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While at BYU he met Donna Marie Yingling, a beautiful cheerleader from North-Bend, Oregon. They were married in the Salt Lake City Temple on March 20th, 1959. Lynn and Donna are the parents of six children and 16 grandchildren. Lynn worked in San Bernadino County Probation Department in California. He then moved to Utah County to be a CES teacher for 30 years. After retirement he and his wife served an LDS Mission in Mesa, Arizona. Lynn loved sports and was a true athlete, whether it was playing semi-pro baseball, basketball, holding the record for pole-vaulting, or golfing, he loved the challenge of competitive sports. He also loved watching his children and grandchildren play in all variety of sports and activities. He had a passion for reading. He loved studying the gospel and American history. Above all, he adored doing things with his family and keeping up with his wife while traveling. Lynn is survived by his wife, Dee Dee, his six children Dalyn, Sherri, Dayna, Shelli, Brett and Johnie and his 16 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Don, and Wayne. He will be missed by many especially his beloved family. We miss you and love you PaPa. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 13, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Suncrest 10th Ward Chapel, 90 North 600 West, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held on Sunday, October 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N. Orem and at the Chapel on Monday morning from 9 to 9:45 a.m. prior to service. Burial in the Orem City Cemetery. To send condolences please visit: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Deseret News from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Lynn Tolman

9 Entries

Steven and Judy Hovey

October 14, 2003

Donna and family:

Judy and I were so saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. We just heard today (10/14). Judy is out here visiting me while I am working at my new job. We will miss Lynn so much. We enjoyed hearing him teach the Gospel in Gospel Doctrine class in Sunday School. I could listen to him all day long. Our prayers are with you.

With all our Love,

Steven and Judy

Carla Taylor

October 13, 2003

Lynn was one of my favorite Call cousins. I am so sorry I was unable to attend the funeral today. I'm sure it was a wonderful tribute to a great man. I enjoyed Lynn's humor, and his spiritual testimony. He was a great seminary teacher. Our daughter, Jennifer enjoyed his class. Our thoughts and prayers go to you, Donna, and to your family. I would have loved seeing some of the other cousins.

Hi, Johnie from Jenny Taylor Watson. Love to all,

Carla Clark Taylor and husband Bishop Brent Taylor

Scott & Gail Gentry

October 13, 2003

Dear Donna and Family,

Gail and I were so sad to hear of Lynn's passing. He was such a good friend and such a great inspiration to us.

Last Thursday, I passed by a house that had three trucks, that were just like the one Lynn used to drive in Pleasant Grove. For days I couldn't get Lynn out of my mind. He told me once that he loved that old truck because it gave him such fond memories of his younger days. Now I know why Lynn was so prevalent in my thoughts over the weekend. I didn't know until Sunday night that he had returned Home.

The last time Lynn and I saw each other he instructed and edified me about the design of the Las Vegas Temple, which is right outside my living room window. That lesson will remain with me for the rest of my life. I always marveled at his understanding of the Gospel and his willingness to share it with me or anyone else. He always told me that I should declare and not debate the Gospel and I've tried to do just that.

I also know, Lynn truly loved his family. They were the most important thing in his life. No matter where we were; playing golf, at a game, or sitting around talking, if family came up, he always expressed his unconditional love for every member of his family.

We will truly miss our friend Lynn Tolman. He taught us many things over the years. But we'll never forget his infectious one-of-a-kind laugh and his energy for having fun when he visited.

We're so sorry we didn't get to see him much over the last few years. The next time I go to the Temple, which will be sometime this week, I'll keep him in my thoughts, because he was so instrumental in my decision to finally go there.

We love you and pray you'll be comforted during this time of loss.

Dale S. Call

October 12, 2003

I have memories of Lynn and his siblings and Uncle Newell and Aunt Dora from my earlist years as a child. Because we all lived in California for many years, we as a family had many occsions to get together for family gatherings. Later as a young married, we moved to Utah where we again had many times where we were together. Susan, Myself, Corinne and Spencer all offer our sincerest sympathy. Life's circumstances will keep three of us away, for the services, but please know we are all sorry and that you are in our prayers.

Susan Black

Dale Call

Corinne Simpson

Spencer Call

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Heather (Coons) Davis

October 11, 2003

Not only was Brother Tolman my favorite seminary teacher, but one of my greatest memories of him was when I received my mission call. I had struggled with the name of my mission for that week until I saw him Sunday and when I told him I got my call to Tegucigalpa, Honduras - his eyes about popped out of his head because he served in that country on his mission! He helped me pronounce it right and sent me on my way to announce it to our ward. I loved him so much and he touched my life so strong with his testimony of the gospel - thank you! My prayers are with your family at this time.

JANICE AND HARRY peacock

October 11, 2003

Donna and Family

We want you to know we are sending our love and sympathy to you at this time. We will always remember you when we all lived in the Grove ward together. love Janice and Harry Peacock

October 11, 2003

My son had Brother Tolman for a Seminary teacher and spoke of him with SUCH LOVE at a time in his life he needed support and guidance and caring very much. Brother Tolman believed in him and was always there to encourage him when he had few others to turn to. I know MANY felt that way. What a wonderful man he was!

Tonga Titcomb

October 10, 2003

To Lynn's family: Lynn is such a wonderful cousin to me. He was so loved by his cousins on the Tolman side. His great smile, handsome face and his wonderful way of making us feel like we were so important to him. I am sorry we haven't known his children and family very well. I hope you know how much we love him. We so loved his mother and father and his brothers. They had so much love for each other. Thanks cousin, Lynn for just being you and being in our lives. Tonga

Tom Tolman

October 10, 2003

Farewell to the funniest of my 44 first cousins in our Tolman family. Dear Lynn, I loved you like a brother and you will always be in my most fondest memories forever. I will never forget your infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humor that helped you through these last rough months here on earth. God bless you and your wonderful family. You were the greatest cousin anyone could have. Till we meet again, Love Tom Tolman =)

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