Jacqueline Tomsovic
Obituary
Jacqueline P. Tomsovic was born on April 21, 1945 in Denver, CO to John and Frances (Dulivarri) Pierce. Jacqueline passed from this life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Tomsovic and her stepson, Richard L Tomsovic. She is survived by her sons, Brian J. Tomsovic of Tulsa, OK and Justin E. Tomsovic of Haydenville, MA and stepdaughters, Frances Tomsovic, Patricia Fisher, Barbara Dahl and Judith Tomsovic; and her sister, Patricia Pierce.
After growing up in Denver, Jacque attended Colorado State University, where she headed the Kennedy call to service, joining the Peace Corps and serving in Bolivia. Upon returning to the United States she settled in southern California, where she worked in hospital administration. Jacque married Edward Tomsovic in 1973 and the pair remained a devoted couple until Ed’s passing in 1997. The family moved from California to Tulsa in the late 70’s. Jacque was highly active in community service, doing work for the Red Cross, the March of Dimes, Family and Children’s Services, FINCA, and many other organizations. After completing a degree in computer science, Jacque worked as an academic instructor in the field as well as an independent consultant. Jacque was a lover of animals and her gentle nature and caring touch brought comfort and happiness to many creatures over her life. In her final years, Jacque was active in community building in her neighborhood of Walnut Creek, serving as President of the Home Owner’s Association and spearheading multiple initiatives which improved the neighborhood and Tulsa. Jacque was, throughout her life, a caring person devoted to service. She was a blessing to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.
Service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday January 31st at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4818 E 9th St., Tulsa, OK 74112. There will be a simultaneous web cast.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Tributes & Memories
We were happy to get to know Jacque. She was a tireless volunteer in our Walnut Creek neighborhood. She was a real blessing.
Tanna & Morris Strom
Brian, Justin, As we have aged I have come to appreciate how big a part of my life you were. Perhaps we could have been closer or better friends, perhaps we may have lost touch, but I have never forgotten the privilege of your company. And as I have aged, I truly appreciate your mother and her (new to me) style of nurturing. Different from any other I had known. She challenged me to understand and to succeed. Her eloquence and grace lead me to appreciate and replicate her joy. What a smile!! I still picture some of her more rascally times and it just warms my heart. I appreciate y'all so much for sharing your lives and your mother with me. I hurt with you. I long with you. I reflect with you. I smile with you. Your mom was an absolute joy and I am a better man for knowing her. Love Jeff
Jeff Woods-Bernardine
Jacque and I became friends when I moved in across the street from her in 2010. We became close over the years when working together as volunteers for our neighborhood, Walnut Creek. She was a very loving and giving person who helped many people. I will miss her greatly as will many others.
Linda Norman