Surrounded by love, Toby passed away at his home June 8, 1992.
He was born May 24, 1920, to Oscar and Essie Kern Kirby. He grew up in Caro, Illinois. Married Elizabeth Rena Newman, July 1, 1942, in Evanston, Wyoming; she preceded him in death, October 4, 1970. Married Cleone Evans, April 15, 1971, in Elko, Nevada. Served his country 1942-1945. He worked at Chicago Bridge & Iron for 32 years, retiring in 1980. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, tinkering in his shop and yard. He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by wife, Cleone; children, Ken and Sheree Tolman, Mike and Linda Kirby, Rick and Allene Kirby, Ronnie Bixby, Fred and Connie Kirby, Troy and Dawn Sullivan, Gaye Kirby,
Delone Judd, James Kirby, Jeff and Jodie Kirby, Rod and Susan Sewell, Kyle Kirby, James and Debbie Williams, Terry and Susn Sanders; 48 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by mother, father, brothers, Ray Kirby and Cecil Kirby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon at the McDougal Golden Rule Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where friends may call Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. and also Thursday 11-11:40 a.m. Military services and interment Valley View Memorial Park.
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