Brent Toolson

Brent Ernest Toolson, beloved husband, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 28th, 2015 at McKay-Dee Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 4, 1950 to Richard Lynn and Phyllis Mauchley Toolson.

On September 13, 1986 Brent married Ann Major Toolson. Deep love and friendship have been the cornerstone of their lives.

Brent was a gregarious happy person for all of his life and will be missed by so many that loved him.

Brent was a proud Cache Valley boy his entire life, being raised in Smithfield, Utah in a loving home. His love of sports and local teams began early, playing baseball as a Skyview Bobcat. He then became a Utah State Aggie, following in the footsteps of his sister Lynda and brother Kay. At USU, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, where he met many lifelong friends. He always loved supporting his Alma Mater, cheering them on at basketball and football games.

Brent was also well known for playing on the Smithfield Blue Sox team, and he continued to play softball and racquetball later in his life and stayed active till the end, though his favorite part of working out was always the socializing.

In the last year of his life, Brent was fully adopted by the Logan High Grizzlies as a volunteer coach for the baseball team, and one of the most avid supporters of the football team. More than a spectator, Brent was an active friend to all the players and coaches on the team. On Friday, August 22nd, he was honored to have been asked to wear one of the player’s jerseys for the opening Logan High Football game. Although a tad snug, he wore it with joy.

Brent never met a stranger and added most to his long list of friends. He will be remembered fondly for loving all by his interest in their lives and his incredible memory for details of meetings with others. His friends all knew that though you may be out of sight, you were never out of his mind. He kept his friendships strong and active, whether you lived next door or on the other side of the world, keeping close in touch with friends as far away as Singapore.

After his retirement from the Logan Post Office on December 31, 2014, Brent continued to expand his love for life, scheduling his time around Logan High games and practices. He was also a member of two coffee clubs, including being honored by being accepted into the famed Bluebird Coffee Club.

Brent had a special bond with his brother, Kay. They spoke or texted many times each day and enjoyed many years of men’s fishing trips.

Though Brent’s family jokingly called him the “Zipcode Man” since he was happy to stay near his beloved family in Logan, in the later years of his life he enjoyed fishing trips to Alaska with his brother, Kay, and family trips to Kauai with Ann.

Brent was taken too early and will be gravely missed. He would want us all to remember the happy times and laughter.

Brent was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Ann; siblings, Kay (Judy) Toolson, Lynda (Peter) Snell, and Jan (Randy) Thalman; and by many greatly loved nieces and nephews and their children.

In honor of his wishes, a graveside memorial service will be held at the Smithfield Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at noon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to USU Athletics or Logan High Athletics.