"Wat ash,, thanks for being a friend and partner at the airport.. I will always be thankful you talked me into doing a skydive in 1984, you even went along for support and laughed the whole time. Pease brother,, you earned it,,Rick Ramos # 3032"
In loving memory of
Wilbur Leon Tootsie
October 14, 1944 - April 18, 2022
On April 18, 2022, Retired Officer Wilbur Tootsie passed away after an extended illness. He was 77.
Wil proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1969, before joining the Phoenix Police Department on July 21, 1969. Wil retired as an officer on January 25, 2000, after 31 years of dedicated service.
During his career as an officer with the Phoenix Police Department, Wil worked Patrol, Motors and Airport Security. He also worked Undercover in the Deuce, where he was known for the "Tootsie Roll".
After retiring, Wil enjoyed riding his motorcycle, travelling, and spending time with his family.
Wil is survived by his beloved wife, Zona, his daughters; Donna, Kim and Renee, and his sons; Darryl and Austin. He is also survived by his mother, Myrtle, his brother, Albert, and his four sisters; Ann, Winifred, Dolly, and Nita.
Memorial Services are as follows:
Tuesday, April 26", 2022 at 0830 hours (Doors open at
0800)
Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary
6500 East Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Graveside service to follow at 1030 hours.
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
23029 North Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85024
Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://vimeo.com/701733381
Tributes
"I am very saddened to learn of Wil's passing. I am proud and honored to have called Wil my friend, colleague, fellow motor officer and fellow Marine. After our retirement we would meet at 7st. and T-Bird for coffee and then hit the road for a "ride." When we had a chance to talk about old times and our experiences on the department, Wil would say that he could not believe we were being paid to ride motors, which we both believed was the greatest job on the planet! If you were fortunate enough to have called Wil "friend," you knew you had a friend for life! Wil was a great Marine and a better man! It was my honor to have known him. My sincerest heartfelt condolences to the entire Tootsie family. May his memory be eternal. Leo Speliopoulos #1767 Retired PPD Detective"