Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home
4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-5600
info@whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Map & Directions
    • Our Facility
    • Staff Directory
  • Obits
  • Funeral & Cremation Services
    • Funeral & Cremation Options
    • Personalizing Services
  • Merchandise
  • Preplan
    • Preplan Online Now
  • Aftercare
  • Flowers
  • Resources
    • COVID-19
    • FAQ
    • Social Security Benefits
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Tour
  • Blog
  • Reviews
  • Contact

TOLLEFSRUD, JEAN F.

March 29, 2021 Leave A Condolence

Jean Tollrfsrud

Jean F. Tollefsrud 89, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the Sun Valley Heights Assisted Living Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on November 17, 1931 in International Falls, MN to Oscar and Eva LaFave. Jean was a graduate of Falls High School in International Falls. She married her high-school sweetheart Orin E. Tollefsrud on September 12, 1952, and they moved to Arizona in 1969. Orin preceded her in death on March 23, 1997. Survivors include daughters Debbie Nicholas, Teresa Peterson and son Mark. She also had seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Jean enjoyed cooking, hosting dinner parties, playing tennis, dancing, hiking, traveling and movies. She also volunteered for 17 years at St. Theresa’s Parish in Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at the home of her daughter Teresa following the interment at St. Francis Cemetery on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10:00A.M. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Offer Hugs From Home Condolence for the family of TOLLEFSRUD, JEAN F.

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Filed Under: Obituary

Condolence Messages

  1. Tom Schaaf

    March 30, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    So sorry to hear about Jeans passing, always enjoyed visiting with Orin and Jeans and the kids. A donation will be made in Jeans honor. May God bless Jean and family.

Leave Your Hugs From Home Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields

Order Flowers

AZ Expressions

Talk of a Lifetime

Share this Obituary

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Us Feedback

Tell us about your Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home experience

Leave Us a Review

Order Flowers

AZ Expressions

Phoenix, AZ & Area Weather

Phoenix, AZ
May 30, 2023, 6:23 am
Sunny
Sunny
74°F
sunrise: 5:19 am
sunset: 7:31 pm
 

Follow us on:

  • Facebook
  • RSS

Copyright © 2023 | Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018 | Phone: (602) 840 5600 | Email: info@whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Contact | Directions | Obituaries | Funeral Pre-Planning | Site Map | Phoenix AZ: Funeral Home & Cremation Services | Website by FRM Websites