Juanita Lorene Tomasi

Juanita Lorene Tomasi January 13, 1923 - July 9, 2006 Life's journey on earth has come to an end for Juanita Lorene Tomasi, who passed away peacefuly in her home Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Grand Junction CO., under the loving care of her family, and the compassionate guidance of Hospice. Her life and legacy will live on in the many lives she has touched throughout her 83 years. Juanita was born in Springfield MO on January 13, 1923 to Dory and Etta Harris. The Harris family moved to western Colorado in 1938, and it was here she met the love of her life, John A. Tomasi, and in the spring of 1940 in Moab, UT they were married and began their family in Cameo, Colorado. Juanita was blessed with an incredibly complex mind and a multitude of talents and hobbies that she meticulously excelled at. She enjoyed photography, sewing, cooking, traveling, shopping, fishing, and camping in the mountains of Colorado, which she affectionately referred to as "The Hills". She was also an avid collector of many things. Most of all she cherished her family and her love of God. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband John, daughter Barbara Jean Hinkle, and sisters Helen Burnett and Dorothy Maness. She is survived by one brother Jerry Harris of Seattle WA., sons John (Rosemary) Tomasi of San Antonio, TX., Richard Tomasi of Grand Junction, CO., daughter-in-law Melissa Tomasi of Grand Junction, CO., Kerry (Kathy) Tomasi of Montezuma, IN., Tim (Shirley) Tomasi of Grand Junction, CO., and son-in-law Norval Hinkle of Grand Junction, CO. Also surviving Juanita are her 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. In accordance to her wishes there will be a graveside service only Friday, July 14, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Grand Junction Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to Hospice and Pallitive Care of Western Colorado. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Mortuary.