John Joseph Toth

On November 14, 2018, John Joseph Toth passed away at the age of 71 at St. Luke's Hospital. John was born February 19, 1947 in Washington, DC to Dorothy and Joseph Toth. His Family moved to Indiana while he was young, where he had fond memories of an idyllic childhood growing up in a small midwestern town. After graduating from high school in 1965, John joined the Air Force. While stationed in Mountain Home, he met Della Tulloch. After he was stationed in Mountain Home, he served a tour of duty in Saigon, Viet Nam. After returning from Viet Nam, he married Della, on November 16, 1968. In 1971, John and Della moved back to Idaho from Indiana. John worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 31 years and retired in 2002. John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Della. Children, Katie (Jamie Harrington) and Joshua. Grandchildren; Emma and Erin Harrington, Brothers; David and Jim of Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews. John will be remembered by those who knew him for a great sense of humor and ability to add quick witted commentary to a conversation. He will also be remembered for his love of Christmas. John displayed a spectacular collection of 41 Christmas trees throughout his home over the holidays. He could tell you the story about each and everyone of the thousands of ornaments he displayed. For those of us who were lucky to witness it, it was a sight to behold. Services will be held Friday, November 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm at The Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St. Boise, ID 83702. Burial will take place at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, November 28th at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horshoebend Rd. Boise, ID 83714.