Prayer Requests... GT
 

Hello, My name is Seven Tomek.. It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this for my father, GT, to inform the forum of the passing of his only son, Gerald L. Tomek Jr. He passed away Saturday night around 9:30 pm. My dad is driving from AZ to WA, and it was important to him that I write this message as both he and my brother love these forums and the community they have found within them. Your prayers are appreciated.

Hello to all, as you know by this thread, my life has recently taken a turn for the surreal... I can't begin to describe the shock and sorrow..but we are struggling forward.. we have decided to hold a small private service for Gerry Lee here in Wanatchee wednesday the 30th and, in lieu of flowers, request instead, that donations be sent for his beautiful 4 year old daugher Jada, Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.....Please use Pay-Pal, gctomeks@msn.com just note: Jada Pearl Tomek Donation
or:
Send to:

JADA PEARL TOMEK FUND
c/o Gerald & Carol Tomek Sr.
316 West Straford Drive
Chandler, AZ 85225 - 7117

or:
WELLS FARGO BANK
BENEFICIARYS NAME: JADA PEARL TOMEK
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: 1867078154
ROUTING NUMBER: 125008547
SWIFT NUMBER: WFBIUS6S

complete obit:

Gerald Lee Tomek Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 26 2013 at his home in Wenatchee Washington. Gerry Lee was born to Carol and Gerald Tomek Sr. on November 28th 1978 in Aberdeen South Dakota. In his early years, he was a skinny, blue eyed, blond haired kid with big glasses; he was always in the center of all the neighborhood kids. He attended Henry Neil elementary and loved playing chess and sports. He attended Aberdeen Roncalli High school, but eventually transferred and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. In 1997 Gerry moved with his parents to Mesa Arizona. He attended NAU in Flagstaff AZ, an area he dearly loved. After two years at NAU, he transferred to ASU where he received his bachelor’s degree in business, followed by his Master’s degree. While attending college, he worked part time in the ASU business office, and after graduation secured a job at ASU in the Office of The President; which he enjoyed greatly. At this time, during a trip to Viet Nam, he met his future wife, Nga Truong and soon he brought her to the US; they were married in 2004. The birth of their daughter, Jada Pearl Tomek followed in 2008. In 2011 after accepting a position in the financial department Wenatchee Valley College, he moved his family to Wenatchee Washington, a small picturesque town in the middle of Washington State on the Colorado River. Where he was employed and lived until his untimely passing.
During his life, Gerry Lee has made many lifelong friends at all ages. Especially close to him was, first and foremost, his Grandpa Bernie Tomek Sr., with whom he spent much of his time, until his grandpas passing in 2002. Also close to him, the entire Ed and Susan Krogman family in White River South Dakota. He always felt it was his second home.
He had many friends in high school and college, as well as his private life. Most notably, while working in the office of the president, were his immediate boss, Asta Caltagirone, and the President of ASU, Michael Crow. Also very close to him in his adult life were his friends, Jorge de los Santos and Manuel Reyes, with whom he always enjoyed spending time. We know there are many more to be named, and wish we could name all of them. Gerry had a big heart, and he appreciated you all...
He enjoyed playing chess in his earlier years, going to collector’s shows with his father, and hunting in the South Dakota badlands near White River.
People were drawn to him and were always impressed by his honesty and integrity. He tried very hard, and often succeeded, to make things better for everyone around him. He was always trying to raise the standards around himself and for the people that were connected to him. He was a soft spoken gentle giant who was everything to his daughter Jada, as she was to him. Just seeing them together, would immediately bring a smile to your face.
He is survived by his loving wife Nga Tomek, his daughter Jada, as well by his parents, Carol and Gerald Tomek Sr. and his younger sister Seven Tomek. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents Bernard and Pearl Tomek Sr., and his maternal grandparents Richard and Marylou Costello.
At the request of the family, a small private funeral service is being held.
In lieu of flowers, we request that any donations be sent to a trust fund established for his four year old daughter Jada at: Pay-Pal gctomeks@msn.com note: Jada Pearl Tomek Donation
or:
Send to:

JADA PEARL TOMEK FUND
c/o Gerald & Carol Tomek Sr.
316 West Straford Drive
Chandler, AZ 85225 - 7117

or:
WELLS FARGO BANK
BENEFICIARYS NAME: JADA PEARL TOMEK
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: 1867078154
ROUTING NUMBER: 125008547
SWIFT NUMBER: WFBIUS6S

I want to offer my condolences and prayers to your father and your family. I am sure there will be many prayers offered up for him in the coming days.

Wayne Rubincan

My sincere condolences to GT and his entire family...........

Lots of strength to GT and his family. Losing a son is a terrible thing.

My heart aches for G.T. I know the pain.

I have known Gerald Sr. and Jr. for a long time. I am deeply saddened that this young man is gone. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family that has had more than their share of hardships. My thoughts and prayers are for them today as I know their grief is beyond measure.

sad...
my prayers are with you.

I met Gerald Jr many years ago, a heck of a nice guy and collector, I am so sorry.


Ed

I too, am so sorry to hear of your loss, I cannot imagine any pain worse than the lose of one's child, my very sincere prayers are with GT and his family, one of the nicest and most competent people I have dealt with in a long time.
Lon

My condolences on your loss.

My prayers to GT and his family. It is a terrible thing to lose a child. Bill Hughes

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Gerald..I am so sorry to hear of this..What a tragedy. I remember very vividly Jr. at the Phoenix gun show. A father should not have to bury a Son. Our prayers are with you my Friend. I can only imagine your pain..Hang tough.
Jerry

I am speechless....


To G.T., you, and his family... You remain in our thoughts, prayers and as well, please know that on the wings of Angels - both Jen's and my prayers will remain through this difficult ordeal.

My the Good Lord assuage some of your grief during this very difficult time.

Please know you do not grieve alone,

John & Jen

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I want to offer my condolences and prayers to your family.

G.T.,

My heart is with you as you deal with this. Please remember to focus on the best of times you had with your son, and remember that your friends and family are here for you.

Marc

My prayers are sent to G.T. and the family. A terrible event that only time can help heal.

I am so sorry to here this sad news.I want to give you my sincere condolences Gerald.I lost my
son many years ago to a hit and run driver and it still hurts me very much to this day.Please
call me if and when you feel you need to talk about it,I will always be herh for you.
George Fortier

G T and Family. My sincere condolences. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. God bless you all.
Vince

GT, so sorry to hear of your loss, my & Minta's prayers for your family. Hugh

G. T.:
I'm shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies.
David Uden
Omaha, NE

GT
Prayers and thoughts from our house to yours. I am fully aware of the intense grief you are experiencing. Not much any of us can say to help. But know that your luger family is thinking of you and your family. Bill

May God help you and your family and lift a portion of your burden. Keep the faith.
Jack

GT,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts.

Tom

My heart aches for you GT. There have been too many events this winter that make the days bleak. Please remember the good times and share the happy memories.. it makes the tears hurt just a little less.

I am also in WA, on the east side. If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Linda

Very sorry to hear about your loss GT, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

My heart goes out to you in this time of grief. Prayers for you also.

Charlie

Please accept my condolences.
The pain of losing a son is something that is just plain wrong, not fair.
I've seen it happened before in my wife's family, and all can do right now is to pray for you and your family.

Douglas.

GT, I can't imagine the grif you feel, but if I can be of any assistance, feel free to call on me. Tom

My prayers are with the Tomek family.

Gerry and family
Thanks for taking the time and for having your daughter share this tragic news with your friends who care about you.

There are no words to express the emotions you must be experiencing. May God comfort you and your family in the loss of your son. I am also one who has known this pain of the loss of a child. Know that my prayers will include your family for not only now but the future as well.

update from GT
 

Hello to all, as you know by this thread, my life has recently taken a turn for the surreal... I can't begin to describe the shock and sorrow..but we are struggling forward.. we have decided to hold a small private service for Gerry Lee here in Wanatchee wednesday the 30th and, in lieu of flowers, request instead, that donations be sent for his beautiful 4 year old daugher Jada, Thank you all for your continued prayers and support.....Please use Pay-Pal, gctomeks@msn.com just note: Jada Pearl Tomek Donation
or:
Send to:

JADA PEARL TOMEK FUND
c/o Gerald & Carol Tomek Sr.
316 West Straford Drive
Chandler, AZ 85225 - 7117

or:
WELLS FARGO BANK
BENEFICIARYS NAME: JADA PEARL TOMEK
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: 1867078154
ROUTING NUMBER: 125008547
SWIFT NUMBER: WFBIUS6S

complete obit:

Gerald Lee Tomek Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 26 2013 at his home in Wenatchee Washington. Gerry Lee was born to Carol and Gerald Tomek Sr. on November 28th 1978 in Aberdeen South Dakota. In his early years, he was a skinny, blue eyed, blond haired kid with big glasses; he was always in the center of all the neighborhood kids. He attended Henry Neil elementary and loved playing chess and sports. He attended Aberdeen Roncalli High school, but eventually transferred and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. In 1997 Gerry moved with his parents to Mesa Arizona. He attended NAU in Flagstaff AZ, an area he dearly loved. After two years at NAU, he transferred to ASU where he received his bachelor’s degree in business, followed by his Master’s degree. While attending college, he worked part time in the ASU business office, and after graduation secured a job at ASU in the Office of The President; which he enjoyed greatly. At this time, during a trip to Viet Nam, he met his future wife, Nga Truong and soon he brought her to the US; they were married in 2004. The birth of their daughter, Jada Pearl Tomek followed in 2008. In 2011 after accepting a position in the financial department Wenatchee Valley College, he moved his family to Wenatchee Washington, a small picturesque town in the middle of Washington State on the Colorado River. Where he was employed and lived until his untimely passing.
During his life, Gerry Lee has made many lifelong friends at all ages. Especially close to him was, first and foremost, his Grandpa Bernie Tomek Sr., with whom he spent much of his time, until his grandpas passing in 2002. Also close to him, the entire Ed and Susan Krogman family in White River South Dakota. He always felt it was his second home.
He had many friends in high school and college, as well as his private life. Most notably, while working in the office of the president, were his immediate boss, Asta Caltagirone, and the President of ASU, Michael Crow. Also very close to him in his adult life were his friends, Jorge de los Santos and Manuel Reyes, with whom he always enjoyed spending time. We know there are many more to be named, and wish we could name all of them. Gerry had a big heart, and he appreciated you all...
He enjoyed playing chess in his earlier years, going to collector’s shows with his father, and hunting in the South Dakota badlands near White River.
People were drawn to him and were always impressed by his honesty and integrity. He tried very hard, and often succeeded, to make things better for everyone around him. He was always trying to raise the standards around himself and for the people that were connected to him. He was a soft spoken gentle giant who was everything to his daughter Jada, as she was to him. Just seeing them together, would immediately bring a smile to your face.
He is survived by his loving wife Nga Tomek, his daughter Jada, as well by his parents, Carol and Gerald Tomek Sr. and his younger sister Seven Tomek. He was preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents Bernard and Pearl Tomek Sr., and his maternal grandparents Richard and Marylou Costello.
At the request of the family, a small private funeral service is being held.
In lieu of flowers, we request that any donations be sent to a trust fund established for his four year old daughter Jada at: Pay-Pal gctomeks@msn.com note: Jada Pearl Tomek Donation
or:
Send to:

JADA PEARL TOMEK FUND
c/o Gerald & Carol Tomek Sr.
316 West Straford Drive
Chandler, AZ 85225 - 7117

or:
WELLS FARGO BANK
BENEFICIARYS NAME: JADA PEARL TOMEK
SAVINGS ACCOUNT: 1867078154
ROUTING NUMBER: 125008547
SWIFT NUMBER: WFBIUS6S

G.T.

My condolences on your loss, and my prayers go out to you and your family. I can't even imagine losing one of my sons, and the pain that would follow. If your son was anything like you (and I believe he was) the world has lost a treasure......

brother, I am at a loss for words...but as you know I am here for you....as I can't even do email, Sandra will do a paypal thing later tonight.....I love you, pray for you and family, and as always there is a place in my heart and "bluing tank" for you, God bless you.

Thank you....so very much....
 

Howard & Sandra, Bill & Mary.... I have a lump in my throat and tears streaming down as I am writing this thank you.. I am overwhelmed by your kindness... you are as brothers to me now.. On behalf of Jada, Thank You... best to you and yours, and all...til...lat'r....GT

Tom, you're a star in my book! Your gift to Jada is greatly appreciated, Thank you so much! the Tomek Family...

Gerben, You've always been dear to me, but never as much as now! You are a brother to me now, same as those above... Thanky you from my heart... best to you, til...lat'r...GT

Thanks Jerry and Ellie, you've already been added to my brother hood.. your gift is greatly appreciate!, best to you, many thanks, til..lat'r...GT

Robert & Didier, I am humbly gratefull for friends like you gentlemen... thank you from my heart, or whats left of it.... best to you, til...lat'r...GT

Frank, you are a saint! And as above, a brother! My heartfelt thanks...Gerry thought the world of you... til...lat'r...Gerry Sr.