Mary Vernone Toone Obituary
Our dear mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Vernone Toone, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 from cardiac arrest at the age of 78.
She was born on November 25, 1940 in Ferron, Utah to Elmer and Dortha Swenson. She attended Carbon High School, graduating in 1959 and then graduated from LDS Business College in Salt Lake City in 1960. She married Jae Earl Toone in 1963. They were married 25 years. While married, they lived in Granger, Midvale, and Sandy. In 1988, after their divorce, Mary moved to Grantsville to be near her sister and lived there for 27 years. After developing dementia, she moved to PeachTree Place Assisted Living in West Haven, Utah. Mary resided there until her death and made many new friends with the residents and staff.
Mary enjoyed working. She worked one year as a secretary for the State of Utah in the Highway Design. She then worked as a technical assistant and executive secretary for Hercules Aerospace, retiring after 32 ½ years. Mary then worked for 10 ½ years as a receptionist and case worker assistant for the State of Utah, Division of Child & Family Services.
Mary was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various positions. She enjoyed working in the nursery on Sundays with little children. Mary loved all little kids, especially babies.
She will be remembered for her flaming red hair, wit and charm, love of chocolate, and her passion for Wendover. Mary is happy again—she has been reunited with her mind and her sisters.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, sisters (Joan and RaNae), and brother (David). She is survived by her four children: Starlet Kiemele, Tonya Smart (Hoyt), Russell (Sandie), and Kyle (Kathy), as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the chapel located at 550 E. Durfee Street, Grantsville. A viewing will be held from 9:00 until 10:45, with the funeral following at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the management and staff at PeachTree Place for their excellent care of Mary during her illness.
Condolences may be sent to the family at:
http://www.tatemortuary.com
