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NYLA TOLMAN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2009.

Nyla Schow Tolman 1940 ~ 2009 Nyla Jean Schow Tolman, passed away unexpectedly of cancer October 16, 2009, surrounded by her devoted husband and loving family.She was born July 12, 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Alceodene Hofer and Elden Carlos Schow. After her mother's death in 1955, her father married Ann W. Cawley. Nyla graduated from Bountiful High where she served as a class officer. She married E. Max Tolman, April 3, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple, they celebrated their 50th anniversary this spring. Nyla was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. She worked for the Davis School District as a teacher's assistant for many years with special needs youth. She enjoyed serving others and volunteered as a docent for the Church History Museum, Festival of Trees and Lakeview Hospital. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and belonged to LeFamme de Lettre book club. Nyla and Max enjoyed traveling and visited 43 LDS Temples, where she found great peace and joy. She enjoyed the outdoors, going to their cabin, was an avid reader, playing board games and watching sports. Even though she struggled with her health she never let it hold her back. She loved entertaining her family and friends and found great joy and pride watching her grandchildren perform and participant in sports. She is survived by her husband; children Lynette (Jim) Miller, Shaunna (Claire) Clayton, Troy (Ronalee), and Lance; grandchildren Tyler, serving a mission in Adelaide, Australia, Brilyn, Tayten, Emerie, Connor and Callie. Preceded in death by grandson Cody Miller. Also survived by her siblings JeNeal (Henry) Call, Cheryl Ensign, Nadene Godfrey, Paul (Leanne) Schow, Barbara (Garry) Earl, Carol (Brent) Frazier, Lynne (Mark) Rasmussen, Richard (Cherie) Cawley, Ray and (Lori) Cawley. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel, 720 E. 550 N. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N 400 E. and Wed. from 9:45 -10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com

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October 21, 2009

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Denise Knighton

October 21, 2009

Dear Max,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Nyla was such a nice and friendly lady and she will be missed greatly.

Denise Knighton & Robert Vipperman

Bruce Richardson

October 20, 2009

Dear Tolmans,
Heartbreaking news. Max and Nyla formed part of the bedrock of my youth experiences, most of them memories that warm my soul today. I'm sorry I'm unable to attend the funeral, but know that I love and appreciate you.

October 20, 2009

Max & Tolman Family, we are so sorry for your loss, we love your family very much. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
The Hartvigsen's / Layne & Teresa

Tibby Meservy

October 20, 2009

Dear Max and children,

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Nyla has been a dear friend since our days in high school.

I loved her enthusiam for life. I enjoyed our lasting friendship. I am grateful for her example.

May the Lord bless you and your family through this difficult time.

As we are serving a mission in Austria, we will not be able to attend the funeral, but just know our hearts are with you.

Tibby & Jerry Meservy

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Stan, NaDene and Jana Johnson

October 20, 2009

Dear Tolman family,

We were saddened by the sudden passing of Nyla. NaDene considered Nyla her friend. They shared the love of volunteering at Lakeview Hospital. Nyla was such a dear, sweet person.

Jana misses the days of scrapbooking with Lynnette and Shauna, and misses having Lynnette, Jim, and their family as neighbors.

We regret we are unable to attend any of the services for Nyla as Stan is in the hospital following knee replacement surgery yesterday (10/19/09).

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Tracy Bryden

October 20, 2009

Dearest Max and family,

Nyla and Max have been so wonderful and kind to me. Nyla has come to me many times and played games with me to help take my mind off my problems. She was such a wonderful example to me. She and Max went with me through the temple this past spring and it meant the world to me knowing they were there. What a great woman. I am saddened by our loss. My deepest sympathies and love always.

Beth Davenport Martin

October 20, 2009

Dear Tolman Family, I'm so sorry for you loss! Nyla will be missed by all!!
My prayers and sympathy go out to each and everyone of you!

Garry Glissmeyer

October 19, 2009

Dear Friend, Max, and your family:
It is with double sadness that I returned home late last night from an extended trip to California, to discover the note from my wife that Larry Justinsen called and left a message that Nyla had passed away! I was instantly flooded with memories of our youth, church basketball, our girlfriends cheering us on (Nyla, yours), some double-dating. Laughs. Goofy teen stuff.
And now she's gone. Our Bountiful 3rd Ward gang... one fewer now.
Know how much I loved being around you all. We love living in Colorado Springs, but we do miss being closer, to support such occasions as this sad one. I will unfortunately not be able to make it over on such short notice, due to my University teaching commitments on Tuesday-Wednesday.
My deepest sympathy, Max... but with fond, enjoyable past memories.
Goodbye, my good friend, Nyla.

October 19, 2009

Dear Max and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Nyla's quick passing. We know that Cheryl will miss her terribly. We know how close they were. She was always so supportive of our family. Love,
Rob and Chris (Ensign) Jenson

50 wonderful years!

October 19, 2009

Alice Wynn

October 19, 2009

I'm so sorry and saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Nyla. My condolences to the Tolman family. She was such a beautiful, selfless person. I worked with Nyla for several years in Special Education at Bountiful Jr. High and Boulton Elementary in Davis School District. She touched the lives of so many students and collegues she worked with. Nyla will surely be missed.

October 19, 2009

Dear Max and family:
I was saddened to read of Nyla's sudden passing. It was an honor to serve with her as a class officer at Bountiful High School. She was a hard worker and always willing to help with any project or activity. Even though it has been 50+ years since we worked together, I will always be grateful for our association and friendship. I am grateful that Virginia and I were able to sit with you and Nyla at our 50th class reunion last year in Salt Lake and renew our friendship. We wish we could be present for her funeral, but our current assignment in the temple precludes us from doing so.
May the Lord bless and comfort all of you and you may take comfort in knowing that you are a family that will be together forever.
With love and sympathy,
Tom and Virginia Clark
Mesa, Arizona

Golda Cawley

October 19, 2009

Dear Tolman Family,
I was so sad to learn that Nyla has suddenly left us. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. Not only did I have the good fortune of raising my children close by your family, but also the opportunity of working with Nyla in special education. Her wonderful optimism about life was one of her most endearing traits. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

October 19, 2009

Dear Shaunna,

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet Mom. I loved coming to your house, she always gave us fantastic treats, and laughed with us! And I remember the sleep overs in 6th grade. Your house was always full of fun and love. I love you Shaunna, please let me know how to find you?

With love and prayers,

-Laura Sumsion Barila

Helen Case

October 18, 2009

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy in your loss. Nyla made a very good impression on me years ago when Kelly and Norma got married. She is a beautiful soul and I know it is a hard loss for all.

Jon Higgins

October 18, 2009

Sister Tolman was a wonderful neighbor and friend for many years. God Bless to her family.

ADELAIDE SMITH-STOWERS

October 18, 2009

DEAR FAMILY, I AM SENDING ALL OF YOU MY PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH NYLA AT BOUNTIFUL HIGH SCHOOL. VISITED HER HOME MANY TIMES. I WAS WITH HER AND HER FRIENDS ALL DAY THE DAY HER MOTHER DIED.I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. I AM SURE SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WIFE, MOTHER & GRANDMOTHER. I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN MORE OF HER AS WE GREW OLDER. MAY THE ANGELS MEET HER AND TAKE HER TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT ARE WAITING FOR HER. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS HER AND ALL OF YOU. LOVE ADELAIDE SMITH STOWERS

Pat Bodily

October 18, 2009

What a sad surprise! My sister, Margaret, and I had such a good time with Nyla and her sister, Cheryl, on our DUP trip. She was an especially fun person to travel with (and to play cards with in our spare time).

Please accept our sincere condolences!

Emerie Tolman

October 18, 2009

I love you, Grandma!

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