Vivian Marion Tomkovicz

Vivian Marion Tomkovicz
Aug. 22, 1922 - March 3, 2013
Resident of Pleasant Hill
Vivian Marion Tomkovicz passed away on Sunday, March 3rd, when her heart decided that dementia could no longer continue to have its way with her. She was an amazing woman of determination, loyalty, and love who made this world a better place. Vivian was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1922 and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She attended Marinello Schools of Beauty and received her Cosmetologists license in the State of California. Vivian worked for many years at Stabers for Beauty in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. She was promoted to Salon Manger for her tireless efforts and business skills. She then purchased the business and become the owner/manager for many years. She retired to Carpentaria, CA to be close to the beach after her career and moved to Northern California in 2008. She loved silky terriers, music, dancing, jokes, laughter, ice cream, pictures of her family, her catholic faith, Carpentaria, the beach, LA Dodgers, her friends, the color pink, Swarovski crystal, and tracksuits.
Vivian raised three sons; Vincent Michael and Sue of Simi Valley, James Joseph and Nancy of Iowa City, and Steven Anthony and Tracy of Walnut Creek. She has 11 grandchildren; Maryann, Kristina, Alison, Samantha, Blake, Vivian, Michelle, Henry, Steven, Cooper, and Michael and 3 great grandchildren; Alyssa, Jordan, and Felicity.
Friends and Family are invited to a visitation on Thursday March 7th from 4-8 pm at Oakmont Mortuary in Lafayette, CA and a funeral service on March 8, 2013 at 2 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Pleasant Hill, CA. Burial Services will be held on Saturday March 9, 2013 at 1:30pm in the Mausoleum of Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.
Please make donations to: Alzheimer's Association http://act.alz.org/goto/vmtomkovicz