James I Tolbert

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Obituary- Tolbert, James 2

He was born Jan. 9, 1940, in Topeka, the son of Arthur I. and Esther G. Murrison Tolbert. He was graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958 and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1966.

In 1972 he received Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation from the National Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters and from 1975 to 1978 he completed five parts of the chartered life underwriter series. In 1981 he received Professional Public Buyers designation from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.

Mr. Tolbert served in the Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966. He spent six months in active duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Reserve time was served with the 109th General hospital unit at Topeka. He also was the non-commissioned officer in charge of the motor pool at the time of his discharge.

He was a member of Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church, Casualty Property Chartered Underwriters, National Rifle Association and the Hang Gliders Association. In April 1982 he was named the Boss of the Year by the Topeka Chapter off the American Business Women's Association.

He was married to Selma E. "Sammy" High Nov. 30, 1962, in Topeka. She survives.

Other survivors include a daughter, Robynn Cristi Tolbert, at home; two sons, Eric James Tolbert, Topeka, and Marc Joseph Tolbert, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Tolbert, Topeka; a sister, Lois Gjovig, Overland Park; and a brother, Robert Tolbert, Topeka.

Cremation is planned. Inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church, 5400 Huntoon, 66604. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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