Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ivan "Toby" Goben
1928 - 2016
Ivan "Toby" Goben
1928 - 2016
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1928
DIED
2016
Ivan Goben Obituary
He was born on March 25, 1928 to Frank E. and Evva (Williams) Goben. He was married to Maridee Edwards on April 25, 1959. He is survived by his wife, four children- Greg Goben (Donna), Susan Fabian (Randy), Steven Goben (Shanny) and Nancy Coletti,; Caitlin, Taylor and Jessie Goben,; Trizah, Macy and Fabian; a great grandson- Caleb Goben and numerous nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Viola High School in 1946 and joined the United Army at the end of World War II, later serving in the Korean Conflict.
He had been a foreman at the John Deere Planter Plant until 1964, when he moved to California with his family. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 22 years
He Loved all sports and always made us laugh.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Susan Fabian
November 10, 2016
Miss you Dad. Thinking of you missing the Cubs winning the World Series.
Kati (Goben) and John Anglin
October 8, 2016
We'll miss Uncle Toby very much. Prayers for you and the family!
Nancy Taylor
October 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. May God bless you with good and lasting memories.
Patti Bates
October 6, 2016
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family now, as well as in the future. We love you all. Papa John and Patti
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
marty anderson
October 6, 2016
RIP,Uncle Toby
June and Dan Goben
October 5, 2016
We are sad at the loss of Uncle Toby. He will be remembered as a guy with a sense of humor and good for a laugh. Our sympathy to Maridee and Greg, Steven, Susan , Nancy and grandchildren.
October 5, 2016
May the father of tender mercies comfort you during this difficult time.
Nora and Dave Steele
October 5, 2016
So many wonderful memories of a man that was like a second father to me. He will be missed very much.
October 5, 2016
So very Sorry for Your Loss! Cindy(Cudd) Haynes and Ed
October 5, 2016
Many memories of Uncle Toby and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Debbie (Goben) and John Davenport
October 4, 2016
Sorry to hear of Toby's passing. He will be missed. May Peace Be With You in Your Time of Sorrow. Lynn and Lyndie Goben and family
Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results
5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
Make a Donation
in Ivan Goben's name
How to support Ivan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ivan Goben's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
