Noah W. Tollison, age 79, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Mohave, AZ, surrounded by his family. He was preceeded in death by his loving wife, Dovie, of 60 years, his daughter Regina and his parents Valva and Arzada Tollison.

He is survived by his children, Darrell (Linda), Larry (Melanie), Wayne (Sandy); grandchildren Amy, Jeffrey, Erik, Marylynn, Tiffany, Heidi, and Crystal; great-grandchildren Kyla, William, Riley, Brayden, Noah, Kasia, Caleb, Madeline, Breauna, Brooke, and Reese. Noah grew up in Gilroy and graduated from Gilroy Union High in a class of eight students.

He served his country for 22 years in the U. S. Army and fought in Korea and Viet Nam. He purchased the Union 76 on Leavesly Rd. in Dec. 1978 and retired in 1999.

He and his wife Dovie enjoyed traveling and family get-togethers.Visitation Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Habing Family Funeral Home, 129 4th St., Gilroy. Funeral service will be Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. at the above named funeral home.