Ernie John Tolvo, Jr.

Ernie John Tolvo Jr.
November 7, 1945 ~ December 17, 2017

Ernie John Tolvo Jr., age 72, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in the comforts of his own home in Montrose, Colorado. Ernie was born on November 7, 1945 in Texas to Ernie and Ethel (Long) Tolvo. Ernie was raised in Welby, Colorado and graduated from South High School in Denver, Colorado. In 1966, Ernie married the love of his life Susan Hause in Denver, Colorado. They celebrated 52 years of marriage.
Ernie raced motocross, and coached baseball and soccer for 25 years. Ernie always found time, energy and patience for anyone who needed a hand, a heart, or an ear. In a way, Ernie was a surrogate father, mentor and friend to hundreds of kids he had the privilege of watching grow up. Ernie learned how to become a computer programmer in 1965. He founded Computer Business Solution in 1995, and also did computer security for Bradley Fighting Vehicles. He also taught at DeAnza College in the computer science department. Ernie loved his cars and even built a Model A Hotrod. He was proud to say he bought it riddled with bullets, and rusted out frame, but he remodeled the body, and engine all with the help of his wife and kids. He even painted it with 32 coats of lacquer and won awards every time he showed it off at a car show.
Ernie is survived by his loving wife Susan Tolvo of Montrose, CO; his daughter Angela (Steve) Minerich of Durango, CO; his son Chris (Stephanie) Tolvo of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico; grandsons Shane Minerich of the San Diego Circus Center, and Lukas Minerich of Durango, CO.
At Ernie’s request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the care of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory. (970)249-2121