Tomasina Arlene Gettel
December 08, 1946 - September 24, 2010
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Tomasina Arlene Gettel
December 08, 1946 - September 24, 2010
Obituary
Tomasina Arlene Gettel
Born in Lynwood, CA – December 8, 1946
Passed away September 24, 2010
Memorial Services: Friday, October 1, 2010 10:00 a.m. – O’Connor Mortuary, Laguna Hills
Reception and ‘Celebration of Tomi’s Life’ immediately following 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – San Juan Hills Country Club, San Juan Capistrano
Interment: Saturday, October 2, 2010 Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills
Tomasina Gettel was an amazing lady! Tomi grew up in Downey, CA. She worked 10 years for Dun & Bradstreet rising to Chief Bookkeeper until she met and married David Gettel on December 14, 1974. Soon after, Tomi relocated her family 13 times in 25 years, including Louisiana twice, Iran, Washington State, West Africa, Indonesia and up and down California before finally settling in Lake Forest and Palm Desert, California.
Tomi was an active member of the San Juan Hills Women’s Golf Association holding several positions including Membership Chairman and President.
Tomi was creative, funny, witty, strong, loving, caring a true fighter – the epitome of a hero! Tomi was a devoted wife, phenomenal mother, and loyal friend.
She leaves behind her husband, David Gettel; two daughters, Kristen Jim Gettel-Barrett, Brooke Rob Duval; four grandchildren, Joshua and Kailee Barrett, Jaydon and Collin Duval. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Elizabeth Evenson.
She will be missed!
Please visit: oconnormortuary.com for more information on services and to write your memories to Tomi.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
StandUp2Cancer.org
Knots-of-love.org
41 responses to Tomasina Arlene Gettel
Dolores Gregg says:
November 28, 2010
October 5, 2010
Dear Dave and Family,
My heart goes out to you and the girls.
Tomi was one of the finest ladies I have ever known.
Dottie LeFever says:
November 28, 2010
October 6, 2010
We wish that time spent with those we love could last forever…..and in our hearts it will. With sympathy in your loss.
Tomi was such a great fighter. Be sad for a while, then smile with the memories and live your life with joy and peace. May it be a long and happy one.
With love,
Jenene Waters says:
November 28, 2010
October 1, 2010
One of my favorite memories of Tomi will always be her smile – big and genuine. She didn’t just smile, she lit up. Followed by that deep laugh she had, you couldn’t help but smile back.
Jim and Anita McMahon says:
November 28, 2010
Dearest Tomi – We miss you so much. You have always been a part of our family.
Tomi was such a lovely person and super friend. We loved her dearly, and will always treasure all the times and memories we shared.
It is really hard to accept that we can not pick up the phone and hear her cheerful voice again.
All our love!
Judy Baldwin says:
November 28, 2010
September 30, 2010
Tomi was so kind and had such a wonderful sense of humor. I feel so fortunate to have known her through the San Juan Golf group. My love and prayers to you all.