Edward Charles Tobius Obituary (2023)

Edward "Ed" Charles Tobius, 72, of Yakima, passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born October 28, 1950, in Naches, Washington, to Ernest and Ruth (Woerner) Tobius. He married Diane Lee (Moreno) Tobius on December 18, 1971. After high school, Ed served his country in the United States Army from 1970-71. While in the army, Ed was stationed in Fort Dix, New Jersey, and later served in Germany. While in the service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Ed enjoyed golfing, teasing anyone within earshot, board and card games, a good dad joke, and sports, especially the Seahawks and the Mariners. His plans were made around the Seahawks. Survivors include his wife, Diane Tobius, three sons and their respective spouses, Chad and Jolene Tobius of Spokane Valley, WA, Shawn and Cheryl Tobius of Enumclaw, WA, Jeff Tobius and Ryan Jach of Maple Valley, WA, and one daughter, Rebecca Tobius, of Covington, WA. Also surviving are three grandsons, Kevin Shokoofi, Brycen Tobius, and Ian Tobius, one great-grandson, Barrett Tobius, and three sisters, Ruby Jensen, Bonnie Jonas and Joyce Wilcox. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Ruth Tobius, and two sisters, Harriet Tobius and Patricia Hampton. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00am, at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA 98936). In Eds honor, please consider wearing Seahawks colors, or white, for lung cancer awareness. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made payable to The Lung Cancer Foundation of America and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life Brookside Funeral Home Friday, August 25, 2023 11:00 AM 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Reception immediately following.