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Howard Tomkinson Obituary
1927 ~ 2014
Howard Elbert Tomkinson, age 87, returned to his Heavenly home and his eternal companion GayLa on November 4, 2014. He spent his last days in the presence of many of his family and friends.
Preceded in death by his wife, GayLa S. Tomkinson; sister, Ramola Tomkinson; brothers, Max Tomkinson and Fred Tomkinson; grandson in-law, Peter Thompson and great-granddaughter, Zoey Stephenson.
Howard was born July 29, 1927 in Flowell, Utah to Nona Call Tomkinson and Melville Alexander Tomkinson. He married his sweetheart, GayLa Swallow Tomkinson on July 8, 1949 in the Manti Temple. Children: DawnEtta Andrus (Phil), St. George, Utah; Ann Stephenson (Tom), Salmon, Idaho; Mark Tomkinson, Sacramento, California; Barbara Powell (Jeff), Salt Lake City, Utah; Douglas Tomkinson (Karen), West Jordan, Utah. He has 22 grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
Howard has been active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life. He has served as Bishop and 6 years as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple and will forever be a missionary.
He has fought a good fight, he has kept the faith . . .
He has finished the course . . . and completed the race!
In Heaven at last he will see His Savior's face . . .
Well done thou good and faithful servant
Enter into this Heavenly place.
Viewings will be held at Wasatch Lawn (3401 South Highland Drive) Sunday, November 9, 2014 6-8pm and at the LDS Garden Heights South Chapel (2200 East Fisher Lane - 3080 South) on Monday, November 10, 2014 9:00-9:45am. Services will be at 10:00am. Interment will be at the Fillmore City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the general missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steve Carey
November 24, 2014
A life well lived!
November 10, 2014
Howard has always been a dear friend to Vicki and I during the 28 years we lived in the Garden Heights South Ward. We have many fond memories of Howard that will remain with us forever. We will miss him, but know he is in a beautiful, peaceful place with his sweetheart Gayla and other families members and friends. Vicki always felt a close kinship with Howard and never missed the opportunity to give him a hug whenever they were together. We are grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge that someday we will see him and be with him again. Our love and condolences to all of Howard's family, especially those that we know so well and love so much.
Sincerely, Dennis and Vicki Grob
Tanya Rupp
November 9, 2014
I always remember the summers visiting uncle Howard with my Dad Max Tomkinson. It was always in joy able. Howard was always caring and thoughtful towards me. He also kept in tough with me as I became an adult my self. We talked by phone several times. That's how caring he was. Thanks so much uncle Howard. He is already missed. Love always. God bless.
Judy Jaggi
November 7, 2014
Dear Barbara Powell & family,
We pray your sweet memories will be enhanced by the spirit of your father & mother together. We see their legacy carried on through you and your family. Our thoughts are about the Sunday we saw all of you in the primary program. What a privilege to be there.
Bless you for who you are.
Love,
Bob& Judy & family
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