David Morgan Tolley

David Morgan Tolley, age 75, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was born on February 23, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, to Paul and Virgie Tolley.  He graduated from Bradley University with a B.S. in business and math in 1968. From very modest beginnings, David built a career in manufacturing and business management, living and working around the United States – Illinois, Tennessee, Michigan, and Colorado.  He was a good leader and a wonderful provider to his family. Later in his career, David partnered with his son Easton to build a guest ranch in Utah, that brought enjoyment to thousands of people who visited over the years.  Partnering to build a business with Easton was the most satisfying part of his career, and among his proudest accomplishments. David met his beloved wife and life-long partner, Gail, in 1962.  During their courtship, he once hitch-hiked from Peoria to Denver to see her in 1964.  They married on March 27, 1965 and were married 54 years.  They were almost always together, holding hands wherever they went, for as long as his family can remember.He will be greatly missed by his wife Gail; his sons, David and Easton; his grandchildren, David, Matthew, Soona, and Jemma; his brother Paul and sister Mary; and so many other family and friends. David was a gifted basketball player in his youth, and Gail and he still loved to watch a great game together.  He enjoyed the outdoors, hard work, the West, and a classic Western at the movies.  And meeting with his friends for coffee and conversation every morning at Starbucks in Prescott. He loved to golf, and played around the country and around the world.  It provided an endless outlet for his boundless energy.  On the day he passed away, David enjoyed a perfect blue-sky morning on the driving range at his home course in Prescott.  His family is certain he would have enjoyed beautiful moments of peace and quiet satisfaction that morning, on his last day with us all. Friends and family will gather to remember and appreciate David at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Goodfield Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall, 217-221 W. Robinson St., Goodfield, IL.Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, any kind donation to Salem4Youth Ranch, a non-profit devoted to helping at-risk young men, would be gratefully accepted.