Our dearest mother began her final journey home on February 8th, 2020. Tawny was born at Holy Cross Hospital of Salt Lake City, UT on February 6, 1957 to John Gaal and Marilyn McDermond. She remained in the Salt Lake Valley the duration of her life. One of Tawny’s most defining qualities was the unconditional and enduring love she had for her children and grandchildren, as well as her two canine babies, Cubs and Hunter. She was a lover of horses, Pepsi, Stephen King, Perry Mason, and warm fuzzy blankets.
Tawny will be lovingly remembered by her children Casey (Kristy), Corinne (Shayne), Shelby (Stephanie), Ceville and Dylan (Kaytlin); sister Debra Gruber and 7 grandchildren. Tawny was preceded in death by her mother Marilyn Hobbs, father John Gaal, sister Michelle Hendriksen, and grandchild Maximus Cassinelli.
Funeral services in memory of Tawny will be held at Valley View Memorial Park 4335 West 4100 South in West Valley City, UT at 2:00 pm on Friday February 14th. Family will receive friends and loved ones for a viewing just prior to the funeral services at 1:00 pm.