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Obituary

Donald Dean Tolly, 84, of Sun City, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2021. He was born September 7, 1936, to Willis and Doris Tolly in Peoria, Illinois.

After graduating from Princeville Community High School in 1956, he went on to study Biology at Eureka College. Don participated in Greek life as a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and graduated in 1960.

In the spring of 1958, Don began his dedicated service to …

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Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

The Alliance Church of Kissimmee

Participated in

Attendee of

Coachella Masonic Lodge 476

Community Club

Favorites

What was Don's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Don's favorite tv shows?
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
What were Don's favorite ways to exercise?
Walking
Walking
Walking
What were Don's favorite games to play?
Texas Hold-em!
Texas Hold-em!
Texas Hold-em!

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Born

September 7th, 1936
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Graduated from high school

1956
Princeville Jr/ Sr High School, Cordis Street, Princeville, IL, USA
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Met Carolyn Tolly

1956
Eureka, IL, USA

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Cause of death

Heart failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024
National Cremation Society
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National Cremation Society

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Donald "Don" Tolly