Elmer Tolson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elmer Tolson of Washington, Illinois, who passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Elmer had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Elmer may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Tolson and Mary Magdalene Caudill Tolson; and his great grandchild Nathan Pennington. He is survived by: his wife Louise Bevins; his children, Pamela Anderson, Rebecca Fischer (Larry), Mark Tolson (Janine) and John Tolson (Donna); and his brother Gene Tolson. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Run-East Peoria, OSF Hospice, or Woodland Baptist Church.