Judge Sharla Tolley passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. That was following complications from triple by-pass surgery. We attended her viewing and gravesides services today. Knowing Sharla, she wouldn't have wanted a bigger deal out of it. She just wanted her remains to be by her folks-Bill and Elda Tolley; grandparents and great grandparents. Her wish came true and while her granddaughter played the violin, off in the distance, we counted a 21 gun salute. Although it was just at the nearby rifle range, my guess is that her grandfather had something to do with that blend, as he(Uncle Hy) was the father of the "Dry Tolley Humor" that was passed down, as Sharla used it on and off the bench. She served as Justice Court Judge in Juab County, Nephi, Levan, Santaquin, Goshen and Genola, Utah. If you watched her at work, she used that Tolley Heart and Judiciary savy to make things fair and equal for all that came before her. She was loved and respected by all, and that was demonstrated today with the Pallbearers being law enforcement officers from Nephi City; Juab County Sheriffs and Utah Highway Patrol. They additionally lite the way to the cemetery. Her other passions was her family; music; season ticket holder to Hale Theater; monthly dinner with her high school girlfriends and just plain fun. Although I never attended any of the many marriages she performed, my guess would be she would ask if the new couple were really ready for that giant leap. Her great grandfather-Wm Fisher Tolley was directed to Juab County by Brigham Young to help build the road between Ft. Green and Nephi. Side jobs for him included being a Probate Judge and helping to Marshall in bad guys with Orrin Porter Rockwell. If you got thick glasses, you may find part of the Tolley Family History which included three wives named Sarah! So Sharla, congratulations on your promotion. God couldn't have chosen a better Administrative Law Judge for some of our family members that remain Hellions in Heaven!
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