In Loving Memory
1962•2026
Todd Tolman passed away on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at his home in South Jordan, Utah (Daybreak) after battling stage 4 colon cancer. He was born on 16 September 1962 in Redwood City, California and is the son of John Odell Tolman and Joan Ranck Tolman. He married Linda Kay Wright on 9 August 1990, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on 14 November 1992. They raised four wonderful children and cherish their four grandchildren.
Todd graduated from Hillcrest High School, where he was a member of the chess and golf teams, and these became some of his favorite hobbies throughout his life. He attended Brigham Young University and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a B.A. in business. Todd was an entrepreneur and owned a successful business for much of his life. After selling the business, he worked as a business consultant and managed software development teams for many companies.
Todd was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found joy in serving in various callings throughout his life. He served as a missionary for the Church in the Missouri, St. Louis Mission (1982-83) and loved the people he met and taught about his Savior, Jesus Christ. Before his passing, he was serving in the North Shore 6th Ward Elders Quorum Presidency.
Todd loved his family and had great faith in Jesus Christ and the principles of His gospel. He loved being in the temple and felt great peace serving there. He shared his great love for the gospel with others and was willing and ready to testify of Christ and the things he had learned.
Todd is survived by his wife, Linda Tolman; his children: Brooke Stark (Devon), Danielle Tolman (Jared), Kaylee Aguirre (Jimmy), and Parker Tolman (Aspen); his mother, Joan Tolman (John); his siblings: Stephen Tolman (Jan), Leah Durr (David), Kathy Jones (Doug), Derek Tolman (Carolyn), Jennifer Allen (Spencer), and Tricia Leslie; and his four grandchildren: Brynlee, Jack, Rowen, and Jasper, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on 8 June 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy, Utah. Funeral services will be held on 8 June 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the North Shore 6th Ward chapel at 10344 South Kestrel Rise Road in South Jordan, Utah.
Todd was a wonderful friend and an outstanding counselor. He is greatly missed. His example to me of faithful loving service has changed my life. His humility and honesty touched me.
He is a good man and I look forward to seeing him again one day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tolman family. You are loved.
Todd will be greatly missed. I loved serving with him at church and golfing with him. He always shared kind and loving words about his family and his sweet wife, Linda.
My life is blessed to have known him and to have listened to him share genuine testimony of our Savior.
My life has been blessed to have shared a friendship with Todd, a great example of selfless service to others including his wonderful wife Linda and their beautiful family. We shared a special bond with both of us having served 18 month missions. He taught by doing even when outside his comfort zone. He has touched many lives. He will be greatly missed. No doubt that he is still hard at work serving others. Prayers to his family to receive God’s comfort during this difficult time.
I appreciated how Todd went out of his way to mentor my son when they served together. It meant a lot to our family that he went the extra mile for him.
When I think of my Uncle Todd, I remember the times he spent with me in Grandma and Grandpa Tolman’s basement, talking through opening moves, strategy, and the joy of the game of chess. I was young, but he saw my interest and met it with such enthusiasim. Uncle Todd never stopped showing that same kindness. He routinely checked in at family events on me and my family no matter how much time had passed. God be with you till we meet again.
When I think of my Uncle Todd, I remember the times he spent with me in Grandma and Grandpa Tolman’s basement, talking through opening moves, strategy, and the joy of the game of chess. I was young, but he saw my interest and met it with such enthusiasim. Uncle Todd never stopped showing that same kindness. He routinely checked in at family events on me and my family no matter how much time had passed. God be with you till we meet again.
Todd and I spent a lot of wonderful time together. He often shared his love for his wife, children and grandchildren with me. He had a deep love for the gospel and clung to it during some very trying years of his life. His faith never wavered. It was a strength to me to this and something I’ll always carry with me. I would like to have has more time with Todd, but that will have to be paused for a time. I know he is in a better place , surrounded by family and friends. Love ya brother.
I have fond memories of times spent with Todd. There was always a chess game or two, which he typically won with ease. Sometimes it was golf, sometimes skiing, sometimes drawing or sketching. He always treated me like a real brother. Todd's love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ always shone through when we were together. He will be sorely missed.
My heart is aching at this news, especially for you, Linda, and your beautiful family. We absolutely loved our time living next door to your family. We have many great memories of Todd. I remember lots of front yard chats - from sprinkler/home repair to business advice, to life lessons- Todd was always there to listen and help in any way he could. And it seemed like every conversation involved his love and care for his family. I could always feel his deep love and support for you all - he was very proud of you! He truly was one of the good men of the world. He will be missed.
We remember when Parker was born, and the young and fun family that belongs to Todd & Linda~
We enjoyed Todd’s wit and good humor. I would have never played Chess ♟️ with him, although I would have understood the smile coming from him with every move.
He will be sincerely missed and it’s also such a blessing that he won’t have to suffer any longer in this lifetime.
Linda, we send our deepest condolences and prayers for you especially and for your family, as these months ahead are so very difficult. We are thankful that you have family on both sides that love and support you~
We are available for anything you need.
Sending you our love 💗
Randy & Pam Harrison
I have played many games of chess with Todd at the Wasatch Woodpushers Chess Club. He was always a good sport and a post game analyst. I have also enjoyed speaking with Todd about the gospel of Jesus Christ. In my most recent telephone conversation with Todd, he expressed his testimony of the Lord's plan of salvation. Craig Bishop
I could tell Todd was a really nice guy as I interacted with him when he came over to play a game of chess with Craig. He was always considerate of me and even tempered.
Linda, we have been praying for you and your family as you deal with this heavy loss. Alene Bishop
Todd and I both went to Hillcrest High School and were roommates at BYU. He is and was a great man.I just learned of his passing just a few minutes ago and I am shocked. God bless you Todd.
Linda, Joani and I are so sorry to hear about Todd passing. We didn't know he had been battling cancer. I prayed for you this morning with some other folks who gather for prayer every Monday at 7am. Please reach out if there is anything we can do for you during this challenging time. XOXO mike.bell@healingnations.org
Todd and I worked on the high school yearbook together (80-81), and then were roommates in our mid-20s for about a year. I'm sorry for your loss.
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