Donald George Tolley

Donald George Tolley, 74 years old, found his way home July 10, 2007 at 12:40 am. He was born April 7, 1933 in Rigby, Idaho to Ernest T. and June C. Tolley. He served with the U. S. Air Force in the Korean and Vietnam wars and was honorably discharged as Major. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years Darlene E. Tolley; sisters Clea Moss, Lois Campbell, & Dion Cuthbert; brother Ted Tolley, sons Stephen J. Tolley Sr., Gregory A. Tolley, Rodney S. Tolley, Tobey A. Tolley, & Nicholas S. Tolley; daughters Sandra G. Tolley, Dorinda D. Ruppel, & Roxanne R. Ray. He also leaves behind 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday July 15, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the chapel of Beresford Funeral Service, 13501 Alief Clodine Rd., Houston, Texas 77082. The funeral service will be held on Monday July 16, 2007 at 11:00 am also in the chapel of Beresford Funeral Service. Burial will follow at 1:45 pm at the Houston National Cemetery.

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Tobey & Caralee Tolley

Celina Nerio

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Adrian Tolley

Donavan Nerio

Stephanie Daugherty

Nathan S. Tolley

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Message from

Celina Nerio

Mon, 07/16/2007

Today something happened that I thought never would. I wish it could be undone, oh, if it only could. I realize the memories I've made will be all there is. My grandfather's memories, mine and his. See, my grandfather passed away today and will never be back. And now it's moments with him that I will sadly lack. But I guess he's in a better place. He resides in Heaven, and is surrounded by God's grace. He can stay with me in a place inside my heart. And of me, he can still be a part. I MISS YOU :0(
A hero you were to me, Strong yet loving. The memory will never fade Your presence I will always see. A Veteran of the war so proud, you never backed down from a fight. Such a gentle Grandfather with a laugh so loud. Images of You Pass Through My Mind, These images I will forever cherish. Unlike life, they will never perish. Seeing you that day hit me so hard. I did not know what to say. I cried for you then, and I cry for you now. Though I know you are in a better place. Thank you Grandpa Tolley for giving me the memories, for letting me carry you to your final place of rest. my first one came from you, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Message from

Stephanie Star Daugherty

Tue, 07/17/2007

My earliest memory with you papa was at age 5, we sat in the doorway and you taught me how to cross my eyes. From that point on, the funny faces to one another continued for the next 28 years. You were my teacher, counselor, confidant, psychologist, but most of all my friend. I will miss waking up tiredly, walking into your room and going back to sleep for a bit while you sit doing your puzzles. I will miss laying in bed with insomnia, and you take a seat at the end of my bed to talk about nothing. I cherished those days we sat together outside and took note of the beauty surrounding us. I will forever miss you and my heart will continue to ache for you. I take comfort in knowing you are with my Baby Gina in heaven waiting on the rest of us to join back with you! I love you papa I will forever have a piece missing from my heart, yet still filled with love.