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Kathleen “Kathy” J. Tomsick
06/15/1949 — 11/29/2014
From Richland, Washington | Born in Colfax, Washington
Kathleen “Kathy” J. Tomsick
Kathleen June Tomsick
Kathleen June Tomsick (Zenner) passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2014 after a 20-year battle with cancer. She was born in Colfax, WA on June 15, 1949 to Al and Kay Zenner. Kathy graduated from Genesee High School and then attended Gonzaga University to study accounting. It was at college that she met her husband of 43-years, Frank Tomsick. They both graduated in May of 1971 and then married in June of that same year. While Frank attended graduate school, Kathy worked as a CPA at her professor’s public accounting firm in Spokane, WA.
Kathy and Frank lived for a short while in Salt Lake City, UT, where their daughter, Heather, was born in 1975. In 1977, the family moved to the Tri-Cities, and this area became home. Kathy loved to play and watch Heather play sports, especially tennis and soccer. She also greatly enjoyed weekend and even some mid-week outings on their boat on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Later in life, she learned to play golf, and she and Frank joined Meadow Springs Country Club. She played in the 18-hole Ladies group and enjoyed countless rounds of golf, meals, and happy hours with wonderful friends.
After years as a stay-at-home Mom, Kathy went back to work 15 years ago as a CPA at Clifton Larsen Allen in Kennewick. At CLA, she provided accounting and tax services to small-business and individual clients. She appreciated the flexible work schedule CLA provided her.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Al and Kay Zenner, and twin siblings, John and Jill Zenner. She is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Heather; brother, Russ Zenner (Kathy); brother, Dan Zenner; nieces: Chandra Zenner Ford (Jim), Jenny Zenner (John Patton), Gabby Zenner Moran (Nick), and Giselle Zenner; nephews: Chris Zenner (Janine) and Jempy Zenner (Gina); and grand-nephews: Jack and Andy Ford, Zac, Nicklaus, and Wade Zenner; and Fauss and Harris Patton. She treasured every gathering with family and especially appreciated the visits shortly before her passing.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Stevens Dr., Richland, WA 99354.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 or Sisters of the Holy Names, 2911 W. Fort George Wright Dr., Spokane, WA 99224
So sorry to hear about Kathy passing. She put a tremendous battle and fought hard. I know she was a great mother, wife and person. Thinking of you and your family Frank.
I will always remember Kathy (I still want to call her Mrs. Tomsick 🙂 for her wonderful laugh. She seemed to always be smiling, or laughing! Great memories will remain from her years as a #1 soccer mom. Thoughts and prayers, April
I have you and your family in my thoughts as you celebrate Kathy’s life. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends during this time. My mom is representing the Romines and our cherished memories at her service.
I had the pleasure of working with Kathy. She helped me many times in cleaning up our accounting and teaching me tricks. She was a fun, bright, and beautiful person. May God bless her and hold her.
Renata Harrod
Heather and Family. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.God Bless. Lorraine,and Rebecca Stewart
Frank and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy was a lady of grace and shared laughter every day. She will be missed. Stay close to your family and friends, they will get you through this time.
Take care,
Susan Kelley
We were so sorry to hear about Kathy’s death. Our thoughts are with you and the Zenners at this sad time.
Frank,
We are so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing, and for your and your family’s loss. It’s been many years since we all roamed the soccer fields together for our children, but our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Frank & Heather
We want to extend our prayers & sympathy to you at this very sad time. Kathy was an amazing person, with the best, most contagious laugh! She will be missed by so many. Our love to you both.
Mark & Mikilann
Frank,
I am so sorry for your lost. Kathy was a great woman and will be missed by everyone.
I will never forget your laugh or your smile. I am glad that I got to meet you and I know that we will meet again someday thru this journey of life. RIP Kathy
Kathy was a one of a kind very special person and I feel blessed to have known and worked with her. I will never forget her laughter or her smile. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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