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Kathleen Tomarken Obituary

Tomarken, Kathleen Abigail Passed away Monday, March 13, 2006, in a private plane accident near the Santa Monica Pier. She and her husband Peter Tomarken were traveling together to San Diego to transport a cancer patient to UCLA for treatment, as part of the Angel Flight West program. She will be deeply missed. She leaves behind her mother, Sherrill Eastman, uncle Leonard Casteel, sister Audrey Kovacs and brothers John Eastman, Erik Vaught and Christopher Eastman. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Peter and Kathleen Tomarken Heroes Fund c/o Angel Flight West, 3237 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405, www.angelflight.org. Services will be held on Friday, March 17th at 2:00pm. Hillside Memorial Park. (800) 576-1994.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 16, 2006.

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Frank Robinson

December 18, 2025

God Bless and I will say a prayer for you

Her sister

May 24, 2025

Miss you `sis

Heidi Lotito

March 13, 2020

Hey Kathleen, I can't believe it's been 4 yrs today that you and Peter died. It still breaks my
Heart. I know you two are pain free and flying together. Much love to you two❤Your kindness is forever missed

Heidi Lotito

December 15, 2017

Hey Peter and Kathleen. I was channel surfing last night and watched an old episode of Whammy on GSN. I just wanted you both to know that you're missed and I'm so happy to have known you. Kathleen, you were my only sanity at work. And peter, your smile melted hearts. RIP❤

Jojo Smith

November 22, 2016

Still hurts to this day. Rest in eternal peace.

Michele Kashmere

March 20, 2006

I met Kathleen on a business trip in Hawaii around 5 years ago. We hit it off like we had known each other for years! I thought about her often and am deeply saddened by her loss.

Maryanne K.C.

March 19, 2006

I knew Kathleen but dealng with her in an ebay auction in 2005. She was so nice. I have been praying for both Kathleen and Peter. I met Peter online by email in 2001. Both were so nice.

CHRISTINE HAMILTON

March 18, 2006

OUR PRAYERS AND COMDOLENCES TO KATHLEEN'S FAMILY AS WELL.MAY YOU BE COMFORTED IN KNOWING SHE WAS ABOUT DOING GOD'S WORK... HELPING AND GIVING TO OTHERS.GOD BLESS.

GARY AND CHRISTINE HAMILTON

faith finkelstein

March 17, 2006

To My sweet friend Kathleen,

Truly one of the most beautiful women I have ever met.

I worked for Kathleen with Revive and will always remember her beautiful smile and amazingly positve attitude...

I, along with so many others will miss her and think of her often..

She and Peter are together and shall hold a special place in the hearts of those that knew them both

Much Love...

Faith

ZsaZsa Wisniewski

March 17, 2006

Iam so sadden to see the tragedy for Tomarken family.My condolences.

P Geregova

March 17, 2006

May God bless you.

Constance Hopkins

March 17, 2006

Kathleen and I were friends and co-workers at Nordstrom in the late 80's, then we lost touch for many years. 3 years ago, I began working with Kathleen Tomarken via phone & e-mail, and had no idea that she was the Kathleen Eastman I had been so close to many years ago.

When we finally met face to face, it was like no time had passed at all. I will always remember that embrace. She was a beautiful woman and a wonderful friend. I am fortunate and greatful to have been reacquainted with her, even for such a short time. Kathleen, I love you and will miss you deeply.

Sheryl Dajko

March 16, 2006

I didn't know Kathleen, but I knew Peter Tomarken as one who made people happy. And it's sad that both Peter and Kathleen's lives ended trying to do good for others. My prayers and thoughts go out to their families and all that knew them..

Galvin Weston

March 16, 2006

Kathleen and Peter

May God bless you both forever. We will be indebted to you both for the rest of our lives. Your spirit and enthusism will be felt forever.

Thank you for all you did for us and our company. Your energy for life made it a better world.



Kind Regards

Galvin

Susan Davis

March 16, 2006

I still can't believe it...I was Peter's make-up artist while he was with Gameshow Network. Kathleen actually gave me a make-over while working at Neiman Marcus. Such a lady. I am so saddened by her untimely departure.



Sincerely,

Susan Davis

Lori Richman

March 16, 2006

To the Tomarken and Eastman Family:



I didn't know Kathleen or Peter; however their final act on Earth was a noble deed and my prayers go out to you in this time of grief. I watched Peter for many years in Press Your Luck reruns and it is a classic. May Kathleen and Peter rest in peace.

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