Winfield Scott Tolman (Scott) was born in Boston, Mass., on Nov. 24, 1937. He was the only child of Winfield S. Tolman Sr. and Margaret L. Brissette.
The family moved to Industry, Maine in 1944 when Scott was seven and they resided there until Scott graduated from Farmington High School in 1955. During this time Scott was active in the ski patrol at Titcomb Mountain ski slope in Farmington and worked after school at his Dad’s (Win’s) grocery store.
After graduating high school Scott enlisted in the US Air Force. He was stationed at Holloman AFB in New Mexico upon completion of basic training and X-ray school. He kept busy working as a pearl diver at the Officer’s Club and cross training in Laboratory Technology with his friend Fred Smith. In the fall of 1959 Scott received an early discharge to continue his education at Carnegie Institute of Technology in Boston.
In the fall of 1960 Scott graduated with an associates degree in Medical Technology, married Helen Pratt and moved to Safford, Arizona where his prior cross training experience resulted in an offer of employment at a private clinic.
In 1970 Scott and Helen gave birth to their only child David. Scott was highly active in the community from 1960 to 2001, chairing positions in the local Jaycees, Lions Club, Methodist Church, and Boy Scouts. Scott retired in 1992 as laboratory supervisor after 32 years of serving the Safford community.
In 2001 Scott and Helen moved to Heritage Ranch in Fairview, Texas, just north of Dallas, to be closer to their son and daughter-in-law and imminent granddaughter Kaitlin, due in August.
Scott and Helen enjoyed retirement traveling to Russia, the Holy Lands, Germany, Italy, and a Caribbean cruise. In 2019 with health issues, they sold their home and with David and Kris built a two-family home to enjoy the twilight of their lives daily with family.
Scott passed on March 5, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Helen Tolman, his son David Tolman, his daughter-in-law Kristin Tolman, and his granddaughter Kaitlin Tolman.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Allen, Texas on April 17 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association.
Helen,
So sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Helen, sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Helen: Just read of Scott’s death. My condolences to you and your family. So glad you and he were able to be at one or our more recent Class of ’55 reunions. We did not hold one last year due to Covid and probably won’t this year. I am pleased to hear that you have David and his wife nearby. Anne Pillsbury
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time
Helen, so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the difficult time.
RIP Scott. Fly high with the Angels.
Helen, sorry for your loss;Scott was a good friend growing up at Clearwater and later as ski team member.
Helen, may the love and caring of those around you bring you comfort.
With my deepest condolences,
Connie
Helen, the Bryants are very sorry for your loss.
Helen, so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. You cross my mind occasionally and I wonder where you are.
Glad you are with familly. Great memories of the neighvborhood. Prayers and hugs to you. Betsy Fuller O’Donal