Tommie Petroff

Tommie R. Petroff, 92, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at his home in Libby. He was born in Provo, Utah on Jan. 7, 1923, to Michael and Cecilia Petroff. He grew up in Provo and left school early to follow a dream. He joined the United States Navy and served for four years during World War II. That time left a lasting impression on him and he always had a story to tell and a flag to fly. Tommie loved his country and the service he gave.

Tommie worked at the Tooele Army Depot as a fork lift operator. After he retired, he loved to go fishing and was an avid Utah Jazz fan and never missed watching a game. He spent the last four years of his life living in beautiful Montana with his daughter Nancy and son-in-law Brent. He spent a short time at the Libby Care Center where he made lots of friends and learned to love the game of bingo.

He spent a lot of time sharing his many talents with family and friends, including dancing, drawing, writing letters and telling stories. His memory will be cherished by all, he will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, three sisters, two children and one great-grandchild.

Survivors include his wife Betty Petroff, Tooele, Utah; seven children, including his daughter Nancy (Brent) Jones of Libby; three brothers, 30 grandchildren, 87-½ great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of memorial services it was Tommie’s wish to have a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his life at a later date. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.