TOMMIE R PETROFF Obituary (1923

Tommie R. Petroff, 92, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby, Montana. He was born in Provo, Utah January 7, 1923 to Michael and Cecilia Petroff. He grew up in Provo and left school early to follow a dream. He joined the US Navy and served for 4 years during WWII. That time left a lasting impression on him and he always had a story to tell and a flag to fly. Tommie loved his country and the service he gave. Tommie worked at the Tooele Army Depot as a fork lift operator. After he retired, he loved to go fishing and was an avid Utah Jazz fan and never missed watching a game. He spent the last 4 years of his life living in beautiful Montana with his daughter Nancy and son-in-law Brent. He spent a short time at the Libby Care Center where he made lots of friends and learned to love the game of Bingo. He spent a lot of time sharing his many talents with family and friends, including dancing, drawing, writing letters and telling stories. His memory will be cherished by all, he will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jack, Roger, Bobby and 3 sisters Margie, Edith, Donna, and 2 children, Jack Petroff, Peggy Erickson and one great grandchild, Jacob Michael Fawson. Survivors include his wife Betty Petroff, Tooele, Utah; 7 children, his daughter Nancy (Brent) Jones, Libby, Mont.; Tim (Susan) Petroff, Monica Petroff, Marvin (Ann) Bigelow, Steve (Renea) Baker, all of Tooele, Utah; Jodie (Kelly) Castango, Grantsville, Utah; Myrtle (Calvin) Priest, Tooele, Utah; Jeannie (Mike) Mavity, Skull Valley; daughter-in-law Brenda Petroff; 3 brothers, Max (Lila), Springville, Utah; Teddy Petroff; Lee (Donna), Provo, Utah; 37 grandchildren and 94 1/2 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. In lieu of a memorial service it was Tommie's wish to have a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life at a later date. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.