Donald Steven Toy |
| Posted 2017-08-03 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 <<< Donald Steven Toy, 65, passed away peacefully at his home July 17, 2017 in Lake Havasu City. Don was born in San Bernardino, California on Jan. 9, 1952, the son of Patrick and Elizabeth Toy. He graduated from Yucca Valley High School, Yucca Valley, California in 1970. In 1973, he found his career job of 43 years with San Bernardino County. In 1978, Don transferred with his job to Needles, California with his wife Brenda. They lived in several places along the Colorado River, including Needles and Parker Dam. In 1998, they moved to Lake Havasu City. Don continued to work for San Bernardino County as the supervisor of the Department of Public Works Operations in Needles, up to the day of his passing. He loved working with his crew and the many people throughout his county career. Don was a lover of all sports. Throughout his life, he assisted in coaching high school football and coached Little League baseball for the youth in Needles, Parker, and Havasu. Following his years of coaching, umpiring for youth baseball games became his next passion. He enjoyed playing a round of golf, NASCAR racing, NFL, MLB, and the NBA. Don is survived by his wife of 39 years, Brenda Toy; son Daren Toy; brother William (JoAnn) Toy of San Clemente, California; sister Patricia (Steve) Toy-Steck of Olathe, Kansas; nephew Chris Toy of Vista, California; niece Tiffany Newlin of Oceanside, California. He has an uncle and four cousins in Lake Havasu City and family throughout the country. Don loved his family with his whole heart and cherished every friendship. The family will have a celebration of life in the fall in Havasu. As Don stated, “It is too darn hot right now!” Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be made to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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